DES10642 - Textiles and SocietyInformation for students studying in 2013

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Unit Description

Focuses on the cultural and historical perspectives of textiles and the influence of these on current fashion trends and contemporary designers. The development of the textile industry across the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries is explored and the past, present and future social, economic and environmental impacts of the industry analysed. A more detailed study of the development, composition and economic, social, environmental and global significance of the Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industry is undertaken. Current issues affecting the Australian industry will be debated.

Availability

Distance Education Session 2
Distance Education (Online) Unavailable
Lismore Unavailable
Coffs Harbour Unavailable
Gold Coast
Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga
Unavailable
Tweed Heads - SCU Lakeside
Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads - SCU Riverside
Brett Street, Tweed Heads
Unavailable
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Unit Type Undergraduate
School School of Education

Fee Information: Commencing 2013 - UNDERGRADUATE Commonwealth Supported only.

Student Contribution Band

Band 1

Credit Points per unit

12

Part of Course

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