SM6348 - Under the Skin of Fashion | ||||||||
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* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||
This module focuses on how we dress based on ideology, belief, propaganda, and latest trends. We view the body as a social, cultural, political, and artistic entity. We will explore female representation, nude and nudity, from the Bible's Genesis to contemporary artists. The course examines the "image" of our body and how it relates to our sense of self and identity. We will also explore how the body can be transfigured through tattoos or plastic surgery, and the functions of additional apparatuses such as armor, rituals, and fantasy. We will expand our research to the built environment, examining how some architectural buildings are conceived as "bodies" through their structure, posture, and transformation. We will discuss couture propositions in fashion, everyday wear, and costumes, and explore the art scene, particularly "body art" or "feminist art." We will also examine the production of garments and accessories, from haute couture to mass market, and their representation and mercantile value. | ||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 100% | ||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||
SM6348.pdf | ||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||
School of Creative Media |