Design in Textiles Studio Practice 7

This is a 'follow-on' module from 'Textile Studio-6’.Learners attain advanced competencies with textiles both as a conceptual and technical process through which they can achieve their stated objectives. The key aim is to foster innovation and excellence in the production of textile art, artefact and design. Individual research strategies (already in place from Semester 7) are now deployed in the development of a major exhibition of textile work to be presented by the learner on completion of the module.Activities are underpinned by an emphasis on cognitive and communication skills as well as on the strengthening of professional expertise and standards expected by employers within the textile cultural - industry sector.There are three assessment points to include a seminar presentation by each learner.

1. Analyse research and apply selectivity in how information is utilized to generate creative responses; set design goals,manage workloads and respond to personal strengths and needs - arising from critical reflection and lateral thinking

2. Exhibit mastery in the translation and application of advanced technical skills; show awarenesss of traditional practices and their potential interplay with new technologies in textile production

3. Articulate ideas and personal attitudes clearly and confidently; interact with audiences and potential clients, employing various means; convey a sophisticated understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of the textile field

4. Formulate secure independent judgements and actions and take responsibility for managing own learning in a professional and ethical manner

5. Undertake, complete and present major self-initialised projects, (in the form of an exhibition of own work / portfolio presentation to potential clients, at a level appropriate for independent practice in the field), with resourcefulness, entrepreneurship and effective organisational and time-management skills

6. Develop and express an internalised viewpoint on the artistic, social and cultural dimension of his/her area of textile specialisation; engage with conceptual and aesthetic values across all aspects of project work and simultaneously acknowledge and empathise with the broader aspects of contemporary textile art and design practice

7. Connect the reflective thinking process with complex technical undertakings and employ best practice in the utilisation of resources and physical facilities

8. Respond to variable and unfamiliar learning contexts;bring about creative initiatives and accept supervisory and leadership roles