DFB111 Fashion Design Studio 2
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| Unit code: | DFB111 |
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| Equivalent(s): | DFB201, KFB102 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $957 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,320 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | DFB111 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | DFB201, KFB102 |
| Coordinator: | Lydia Pearson | lydia.pearson@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit provides introductory knowledge and skills for the theory and practice of fashion design, focusing on flat patternmaking and classic western design forms. This foundational unit provides knowledge and skills for the theory and practice of structured fashion design. It addresses fashion design principles, processes and contexts, including the development of effective skills to communicate digitally and realise design ideas in an integrated studio environment. The suite of six Fashion Design Studio units form the foundation of learning for understanding fashion design in the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) program. Embedded in this program is a focus on ethical and sustainable practices.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Evaluate a broad range of primary and secondary fashion resources and expand conceptual thinking for design development.
- Demonstrate creative and analytical ways to solve design problems and realise design ideas.
- Apply communication elements, principles and processes specific to contemporary fashion design.
- Apply introductory theoretical and cultural fashion perspectives to explore commercial fashion applications
Content
This unit addresses foundational content such as:
- cultural and theoretical fashion contexts
- fashion and commercial applications
- fashion and sustainable practices
- the exploration and evaluation of the relationship between use of fabric, colour, trimming and texture.
- layout and presentation of design ideas
- the importance of technical drawings in design
- developing designs from primary and secondary design research
- introductory pattern cutting and fabrication.
- Principles and processes of fashion design
Learning Approaches
In this applied unit you will be encouraged to combine theory and practice in an online/ blended studio based learning environment. In face-to-face and blended/online experiences, you will cover the theory of fashion design. Classes conducted online or in a studio will provide you with practical experiences to appreciate the critical connection between design and fabrication. There will be opportunities for peer discussion and informal peer critique. As well, your supervisors will support you to develop and refine your skills in an open, constructive and creatively supportive environment. You will be encouraged to develop your capabilities for critical and constructive dialogue, problem solving, research, exploration and questioning of traditional modes of fabrication. A range of online supporting resources will be used for fashion fabrication and fashion design theory.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- formative exercises discussed in class and/or online
- comments on summative assessment work in addition to criteria sheets
- criteria sheet grading
- feedback from peers.
Assessment
Overview
In this unit there are two assessment pieces, the first one in early semester and the second at the end of semester. In each assessment task, you will individually respond to a design brief with a portfolio of individual work.
Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Canvas site for this unit. This includes information about assignment submission, late assignments and assignment extensions.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Fashion Forward
You are required to develop and then present a body of creative work based on your fashion design ideas from Assessment 1. Through applied introductory technical skills including pattern cutting, fabrication and technical and illustrative drawing. This body of work will address theoretical and cultural fashion perspectives and include reflective practice.
Assessment: Fashion Now
You are required to develop and present a body of creative work based on your fashion design ideas from assessment item 1. Through applied introductory technical skills including pattern cutting, fabrication and illustrative drawing, this body of work will inform theoretical and cultural fashion perspectives, including reflective practices.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There are no set texts for this unit, however recommended reading and other resources will be provided on Canvas. A compulsory levy will be charged to cover costs of materials and pattern making equipment. Under exceptional circumstances a levy waiver may be approved. Refer to this unit’s Canvas site for exact costs and process for levy payment.
Risk Assessment Statement
All students and staff are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction for access to campus buildings and facilities. This must be completed online.
This unit (also) requires a Tier 2 Health and Safety Induction, which provides an overview of the facilities and general safety procedures for using the Gardens Point J block facilities.
This unit (also) requires a Tier 3 Health and Safety Induction, which is a hands on induction on specific machinery. Please see School of Design J block workshop staff to book in for induction on specific machinery.
Alternative: Induction for Fashion students in the use of Fashion studio machinery will be provided by Fashion technical staff at the commencement of the Unit. Not all students are required to complete the Tier 3 induction.
You will be required to comply with the established safe operating procedures for machinery and standard Fashion Studio Workplace Health and Safety guidelines at all times.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.DE43 Bachelor of Design
- Demonstrate theoretical and technical design knowledge, synthesising methods and theories of design in dynamic and evolving contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Recognise the consequences of design and its impact on the world, with respect to open, ethical and inclusive core design values acknowledging global, cultural and / or indigenous contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Evaluate and translate conceptual and critical design methodologies and tools and transfer to new and complex challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Communicate coherently, independently and/or collaboratively using a range of media to convey and share design knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences in a range of contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Use transdisciplinary methods to effectively work in diverse teams to address real-world challenges.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Employ iterative approaches for open, collaborative and experimental design solutions using an entrepreneurial mindset.
Relates to: ULO4, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Exercise self reflection, resilience, adaptability and self-direction and leverage failure in order to unlock new ideas, approaches, and ways of doing and knowing.
Relates to: ULO2, Fashion Now - Independently demonstrate an ethical, sustainable and holistic approach to design, that critically considers impact.
Relates to: ULO4, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now
DE45 Bachelor of Design - International
- Demonstrate theoretical and technical design knowledge, synthesising methods and theories of design in dynamic and evolving contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Recognise the consequences of design and its impact on the world, with respect to open, ethical and inclusive core design values acknowledging global, cultural and / or indigenous contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Evaluate and translate conceptual and critical design methodologies and tools and transfer to new and complex challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Communicate coherently, independently and/or collaboratively using a range of media to convey and share design knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences in a range of contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Use transdisciplinary methods to effectively work in diverse teams to address real-world challenges.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Employ iterative approaches for open, collaborative and experimental design solutions using an entrepreneurial mindset.
Relates to: ULO4, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now - Exercise self reflection, resilience, adaptability and self-direction and leverage failure in order to unlock new ideas, approaches, and ways of doing and knowing.
Relates to: ULO2, Fashion Now - Independently demonstrate an ethical, sustainable and holistic approach to design, that critically considers impact.
Relates to: ULO4, Fashion Forward, Fashion Now