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Geraldton

Geraldton is the capital of Western Australia's Mid West region and the gateway to the amazing Abrolhos Islands. Only 424km north of Perth, the beautiful leisurely drive can now be enjoyed up the coast along the Indian Ocean Drive or a one hour flight will get you here even quicker!

Geraldton is perched on a spectacular coastline to the west, rolling hills and breakaway ranges to the east, whilst the Chapman and Greenough Rivers frame this unique city to the north and south. The superb positioning and Mediterranean climate make Geraldton a truly perfect place to visit and live.

The winters are mild, the summers are cool due to the regular seabreeze, autumn is balmy and spring is bursting with blooming wildflowers.

Geraldton is the hub of the Mid West region, with a world leading rock lobster fishery, farming and agriculture and the production of iron ore, making it a truly thriving and sustainable regional city.

World renowned for an extensive host of water sports, Geraldton lends itself to some of the most spectacular kitesurfing, windsurfing, fishing and diving conditions.

Come and revel in the beautiful climate, discover the natural attractions and enjoy the sensational cultural and dining experiences that Geraldton has to offer.

Curtin University

Undergraduate

Fashion

Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) - BA(Curtin) - 312901

Humanities

 

Strut your designs down the catwalk
This major will engage you in an exciting exploration of the relationship between garment and the body. It embraces all aspects of body adornment, the cultural significance of dress, and the prominence of fashion in the media.
In this major, you’ll be provided with a theoretical and contextual framework to understand national and international trends and the cultural significance and practice of fashion design. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own innovative approach to fashion while you learn the principles of design and creative practice. You’ll develop strong skills in research, analysis, production and visual communication that will prepare you for a range of career opportunities within the fashion industry.
You will be given access to the latest design and production technologies which will give you a competitive edge to success in this dynamic industry.
Fashion is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Business

Major In Contemporary Fashion and Textiles
Uses the material garment and textiles as a vehicle for exploration in relation to the body, object, site, image, contemporary fashion, found garment and contemporary art.

Students will investigate and apply a range of non-industrial construction techniques, creative material methodologies and contextual research approaches.

The major also engages students in a range of contextual and historical investigations to do with the garment and textiles and the contexts in which they function. It prepares them for a range of creative design and contemporary art outcomes such as textile design and production, pattern making and garment construction, contemporary art and fashion presentation, and contemporary art practice.

Students can elect to specialise within this major by selecting units with a bias towards either fashion or textiles. Alternatively they can select their units from a combination of the two areas.
Related careers
Fashion Designer, Fashion Retailer, Stylist, Costume Designer

Major location
This major is available on Mt Lawley campuses

Major delivery modes
This major is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus

Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
This major uses the material garment and textiles as a vehicle for exploration in relation to the body, object, site, image, contemporary fashion, found garment and contemporary art. Students will investigate and apply a range of non-industrial construction techniques, creative material methodologies and contextual research approaches. The major also engages students in a range of contextual and historical investigations to do with the garment and textiles and the contexts in which they function. This major prepares students for a range of creative design and contemporary art outcomes such as textile design and production, pattern making and garment construction, contemporary art and fashion presentation, and contemporary art practice. Contemporary fashion and textiles offers students the option of focusing on either area as a single major or combining both as a major and minor.