The purpose of this report is to review the changing nature of the TCF industries and investigate... more The purpose of this report is to review the changing nature of the TCF industries and investigate the current state of play in the Australian fashion industry to determine potential strategies for future growth both nationally and globally. The objectives are to:----- •Define and analyse the relationship between design, fashion, and the broader textiles, clothing and footwear industry;--- •Demonstrate the critical importance of design and ‘concept-led innovation’ to the TCF industry’s performance and survival in an aggressive and competitive global market;--- •Highlight examples of fashion design and innovation in the Australian TCF sector through analysis of established designer fashion companies, an emergent designer and a large scale manufacturer to illustrate the diversity of the Australian fashion industry;--- •Map the fashion design education sector and its effectiveness in producing skilled graduates;--- •Review of Australian fashion events, awards and festivals promoting Aus...
Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2002
INTRODUCTION This article develops the case that staff development can lead to contextualized pro... more INTRODUCTION This article develops the case that staff development can lead to contextualized professional learning for teachers and outcomes that benefi t student learning if the unit of activity is the course team. The course team is the major, or main, activity centre for most ...
The purpose of this report is to review the changing nature of the TCF industries and investigate... more The purpose of this report is to review the changing nature of the TCF industries and investigate the current state of play in the Australian fashion industry to determine potential strategies for future growth both nationally and globally. The objectives are to:----- •Define and analyse the relationship between design, fashion, and the broader textiles, clothing and footwear industry;--- •Demonstrate the critical importance of design and ‘concept-led innovation’ to the TCF industry’s performance and survival in an aggressive and competitive global market;--- •Highlight examples of fashion design and innovation in the Australian TCF sector through analysis of established designer fashion companies, an emergent designer and a large scale manufacturer to illustrate the diversity of the Australian fashion industry;--- •Map the fashion design education sector and its effectiveness in producing skilled graduates;--- •Review of Australian fashion events, awards and festivals promoting Aus...
Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2002
INTRODUCTION This article develops the case that staff development can lead to contextualized pro... more INTRODUCTION This article develops the case that staff development can lead to contextualized professional learning for teachers and outcomes that benefi t student learning if the unit of activity is the course team. The course team is the major, or main, activity centre for most ...
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