Unit of Study TEXT2003 Textile Science and Innovation (2023)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Education
Placement

No

Unit description

Historical developments and contemporary factors that influence the Australian Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industries are critically analysed. Students explain the properties and performance of a range of textile fibres, yarns and fabric. Manufacturing processes are described and experimentation is applied to analyse the molecular and morphological structure and properties of fibres and fabrics. Colouring techniques are selected and functional end-use applications of textiles are identified. Innovations and emerging textile technologies are explored and discussed.

Unit content

Topic 1: Fibre science

Topic 2: Textile science principles and processes

Topic 3: Yarn technology fundamentals

Topic 4: Woven fabric technology

Topic 5: Non-woven fabric technology

Topic 6: Knitted fabric technology

Topic 7: Colouration science principles and processes

Topic 8: Finishing technology and fabric performance enhancement

Topic 9: Textile innovation and emerging technologies

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2023

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explain the relationship between molecular and morphological structure and the properties of fibres

describe the structure and properties of a range of textile yarns and fabric

identify the use of finishing techniques to enhance fabric performance

identify principles and processes of colour to fibres, yarns and fabrics

apply a range of functional and aesthetic tests to evaluate fabric properties

identify appropriate fabrics for a range of end uses

critically analyse the history of and contemporary aspects for the Australian Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industries.

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