In this course, students will experiment with methods of fabrication and construction and gain experience in unique material sensibilities. It will provide foundational knowledge to inspire students in developing innovative combinations and expressions when designing for 2D and 3D applications. Studio Format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Custom Requisites:Available only to Fashion, Fashion Communication and Fashion Design students.FMF 230 - Creative Process: Motif to TextileCourse DescriptionUsing the visual language of illustration, this studio-based course will engage in the creative process involved in designing imagery for textiles. Emphasis will be on colour, and texture through painting and drawing techniques to generate motifs, which can then be employed in digital and analogue environments.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:FSN 124 or FSN 222FMF 235 - Jewellery DesignCourse DescriptionThis is an introductory course in jewellery design. Students will be meaningfully engaged through lectures, demonstrations and supporting research in the areas of historical and contemporary adornment with a global perspective. Students will have the opportunity to design and create innovative wearable pieces using traditional and non-traditional methods in jewellery production. Studio format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Antirequisites:FSN 500Custom Requisites:Available only to students in Fashion, Fashion Communication and Fashion DesignFMF 240 - Indigenous Craft PracticesCourse DescriptionThis studio class is an introduction to the use of Indigenous making practices such as beadwork, quillwork, tanning and tufting techniques. Students will gain an appreciation of Indigenous ethics and concepts of respect and reciprocity before learning about the unique characteristics of specific Indigenous making practices. Through collaboration with an Indigenous knowledge holder, students will incorporate a making practice into a garment or accessory.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Custom Requisites:Available only to students in The Creative SchoolFMF 330 - Prototyping and ModellingCourse DescriptionApproaching design modelling from concept to artefact, this studio course explores the intersection of design and engineering. Using methods of rapid prototyping such as 3D printing and CNC milling equipment, students will learn 3-dimensional modelling software with an emphasis on experimentation and design, supported in a creative environment. Output could be artistic or practical. Studio format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Custom Requisites:Available only to students in The Creative SchoolFMF 335 - Millinery DesignCourse DescriptionThis course focuses on Hat Design and fabrication using traditional millinery techniques. Informed by lectures, demonstrations and supporting research, students will have the opportunity to design and create several hats using various types of materials and construction methods such as blocking, steaming and sewing. Studio format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:FFD 113 or FMF 130 or FSN 220Antirequisites:FSN 500FMF 530 - Wearable TechnologiesCourse DescriptionIn this studio class, students will be challenged to utilize wearable technologies and create original work that can contribute to communication and data collection using the body as interface. Through exploration and prototype development, students will integrate computing components and electronics into garments and accessories. Technical knowledge will be gained through introductory skills, software and tools. Studio Format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:FMF 130FMF 545 - Natural Dye WorkshopCourse DescriptionThis studio-based course introduces both the methodology and context of natural dyeing, starting with an understanding of the mordant process, then moving on to building skills using a range of natural dye colours, including locally grown and foraged dyes, as well as the classic natural dyes used throughout history. Studio investigations will be supported by historical and cultural context as well as an examination of the ecological aspects of natural dyes, and students will build a natural dye resource book, giving them the tools to continue with their own research and further development. Studio Format.Weekly
In this course, students will experiment with methods of fabrication and construction and gain experience in unique material sensibilities. It will provide foundational knowledge to inspire students in developing innovative combinations and expressions when designing for 2D and 3D applications. Studio Format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Custom Requisites:Available only to Fashion, Fashion Communication and Fashion Design students.FMF 230 - Creative Process: Motif to TextileCourse DescriptionUsing the visual language of illustration, this studio-based course will engage in the creative process involved in designing imagery for textiles. Emphasis will be on colour, and texture through painting and drawing techniques to generate motifs, which can then be employed in digital and analogue environments.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:FSN 124 or FSN 222FMF 235 - Jewellery DesignCourse DescriptionThis is an introductory course in jewellery design. Students will be meaningfully engaged through lectures, demonstrations and supporting research in the areas of historical and contemporary adornment with a global perspective. Students will have the opportunity to design and create innovative wearable pieces using traditional and non-traditional methods in jewellery production. Studio format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Antirequisites:FSN 500Custom Requisites:Available only to students in Fashion, Fashion Communication and Fashion DesignFMF 240 - Indigenous Craft PracticesCourse DescriptionThis studio class is an introduction to the use of Indigenous making practices such as beadwork, quillwork, tanning and tufting techniques. Students will gain an appreciation of Indigenous ethics and concepts of respect and reciprocity before learning about the unique characteristics of specific Indigenous making practices. Through collaboration with an Indigenous knowledge holder, students will incorporate a making practice into a garment or accessory.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Custom Requisites:Available only to students in The Creative SchoolFMF 330 - Prototyping and ModellingCourse DescriptionApproaching design modelling from concept to artefact, this studio course explores the intersection of design and engineering. Using methods of rapid prototyping such as 3D printing and CNC milling equipment, students will learn 3-dimensional modelling software with an emphasis on experimentation and design, supported in a creative environment. Output could be artistic or practical. Studio format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Custom Requisites:Available only to students in The Creative SchoolFMF 335 - Millinery DesignCourse DescriptionThis course focuses on Hat Design and fabrication using traditional millinery techniques. Informed by lectures, demonstrations and supporting research, students will have the opportunity to design and create several hats using various types of materials and construction methods such as blocking, steaming and sewing. Studio format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:FFD 113 or FMF 130 or FSN 220Antirequisites:FSN 500FMF 530 - Wearable TechnologiesCourse DescriptionIn this studio class, students will be challenged to utilize wearable technologies and create original work that can contribute to communication and data collection using the body as interface. Through exploration and prototype development, students will integrate computing components and electronics into garments and accessories. Technical knowledge will be gained through introductory skills, software and tools. Studio Format.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:FMF 130FMF 545 - Natural Dye WorkshopCourse DescriptionThis studio-based course introduces both the methodology and context of natural dyeing, starting with an understanding of the mordant process, then moving on to building skills using a range of natural dye colours, including locally grown and foraged dyes, as well as the classic natural dyes used throughout history. Studio investigations will be supported by historical and cultural context as well as an examination of the ecological aspects of natural dyes, and students will build a natural dye resource book, giving them the tools to continue with their own research and further development. Studio Format.Weekly
