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ARHT2674: Fashion and Dress: Past and Present
2023 unit information
This unit offers an introduction to the study of dress through the discussion of major theories and methodologies that inform current scholarship in the field. With a focus on designers, wearers and cultural practices of dressing the body, the unit will question how dress communicates as a form of visual expression.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Art History
| Code | ARHT2674 |
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| Academic unit | Art History |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Art History |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. develop the ability to identify and discuss key theories and practices relating to the study of dress across a variety of disciplines
- LO2. demonstrate a critical understanding of leading designers and designs, materials and practices
- LO3. develop new skills of critical thinking, problem solving and information literacy
- LO4. develop the skills to approach and discuss complex topics with sensitivity
- LO5. build skills related to offering feedback to peer.
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