A postgraduate certificate in Wearable Technology draws together an understanding of sensor and wireless technologies, fabrication skills in electronics and material arts, and an understanding of the sociology of the body to open possibilities for artists and designers to new experiences with technology. This program takes a holistic, experimental and concept-led approach to the subject matter integrating science, art, design, craft, technology, fashion and philosophy enabling the student to conceive, design, develop and fabricate basic working prototypes and art works.
| COURSE COURSE NAME CREDIT CODE | |
| The following courses are required: | 2.0 |
| INTM 2B24 Introduction to Electronics: Kinetic Objects | |
| GDES 3B16 Wearable Technology 1 | |
| GDES 3B44 Wearable Technology 2 | |
| SOSC 3B03 Sociology of the Body | |
| Choose four: | 2.0 |
| FABR 2B02 Introduction to Fabrication: Metal | |
| FABR 2B03 Introduction to Fabrication: Mouldmaking | |
| FABR 2B04 Introduction to Fabrication: Plastics | |
| INTM 2B03 Body as Material: Performance by Artists | |
| INTM 2B05 Mechanics for Artists | |
| INTM 2B25 Electronics Studio: Kinetic Interactions | |
| MAAD 2B01 Intro to Fibre | |
| MAAD 2B08 Jewellery/Metalsmithing: Casting | |
| FABR 3B02 Fabrication Studio: Metal | |
| FABR 3B03 Fabrication Studio: Mouldmaking (not offered 2011-2012) | |
| FABR 3B04 Fabrication Studio: Plastics (not offered 2011-2012) | |
| GDES 3B20 Small Object Design: Virtual to Reality 1 | |
| GDES 3B35 Mapping the Body | |
| GDES 3B41 Play Behaviour and Game Design 1: An Introduction to Game Theory and Interactivity (not offered 2011-12) | |
| GDES 3B50 Jewellery Design 2: Alternative Materials | |
| GDES 3B51 Fibre: Wearable Form 1 | |
| GDES 3B56 Universal Design | |
| GDES 3B69 Material Explorations for Designers | |
| INDS 2B14 ID Studio 1: The Design of Everyday Things | |
| INTM 3B28 Performance Studio: Presence and Telepresence | |
| INTM 3B40 Advanced Electronics (not offered 2011-2012) | |
| INTM 3B45 Bending Reclaimed Technology | |
| Choose two: | 1.0 |
| HUMN 3B07 Ethics and the Visual Arts (not offered 2011-2012) | |
| HUMN 3B08 Ethics, Advertising and Design (not offered 2011-2012) | |
| SCTM 2B05 Modern Physics | |
| SOSC 3B03 Sociology of the Body | |
| SOSC 3B05 Social Psychology and Consumer Behaviour | |
| VISA 3B47 Art and Fashion | |
| VISA 4B02 Performance and Performativity | |
| VISD 3B27 Human Factors for Designers (SOSC 3B27) | |
| VISM 2B09 History of New Media Art | |
| Total | 5.0 |
PATHWAYS
“Fashionista”
The “Fashionista” will emerge from the Postgraduate Certificate in Wearable Technology capable of conceiving and manifesting works ready for the runway. Basic jewellery casting, sewing and pattern drafting skills would take a well-developed concept into the real world. In this realm, assistive technology and fashion statement coexist. Rapid prototyping and 3-D modeling proficiency enhance the skill set for the student who is able to conceptualize the “body as site”.
Core |
Electives |
Studio Seminar/ Liberal Studies |
| INTM 2B24 Introduction to Electronics: Kinetic Objects |
MAAD 2B08 Jewellery/Metalsmithing: Casting |
VISA 3B47 Art and Fashion |
| GDES 3B16 Wearable Technology 1 |
GDES 3B20 Small Object Design: Virtual to Reality 1 |
VISD 3B27 Human Factors for Designers |
| GDES 3B44 Wearable Technology 2 |
GDES 3B51 Fibre: Wearable Form 1 |
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| TBA (0.5 credit) | GDES 3B35 Mapping the Body |
“Performer”
Possibilities for the “Performer” are driven by curiosity about how physical gestures shape our environment. With a background in live art practice, the “Performer” can explore interactions within 'telematic space,' by creating devices for accessing images and sounds, or augment relationships with audience/participants carried out in real time.
Core |
Electives |
Studio Seminar/ Liberal Studies |
| INTM 2B24 Introduction to Electronics: Kinetic Objects |
INTM 2B03 Body as Material: Performance by Artists |
VISM 2B09 History of New Media Art |
| GDES 3B16 Wearable Technology 1 |
INTM 2B25 Electronics Studio: Kinetic Interactions |
VISA 4B02 Performance and Performativity |
| GDES 3B44 Wearable Technology 2 |
GDES 3B51 Fibre: Wearable Form 1 |
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| TBA (0.5 credit) | INTM 3B28 Performance Studio: Presence and Telepresence |
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“Mechanico”
The Mechanico may be best described as a collage artist. They hack and modify. The Mechanico “glues” discarded consumer components together with tiny computers, snippets of code, solder, networks, alternate energies, grease, nuts and bolts. They re-animate these objects with new functions and new meanings. You may find the Mechanico in a dumpster foraging for their naturally occurring materials.
Core |
Electives |
Studio Seminar/ Liberal Studies |
| INTM 2B24 Introduction to Electronics: Kinetic Objects |
FABR 2B02 Introduction to Fabrication: Metal |
VISM 2B09 History of New Media Art |
| GDES 3B16 Wearable Technology 1 |
MAAD 2B08 Jewellery/Metalsmithing: Casting |
VISD 3B27 Human Factors for Designers |
| GDES 3B44 Wearable Technology 2 |
INTM 2B05 Mechanics for Artists |
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| TBA (0.5 credit) | INTM 3B45 Bending Reclaimed Technology |
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“Designerati”
The design students’ engagement with the Postgraduate Certificate in Wearable Technology is driven by the opportunity to explore new possibilities through technology, the body, context, function and interaction. The Wearable Technology postgraduate certificate is a place where the design student will acquire skills and knowledge necessary to explore and combine these elements, and a studio environment to articulate the design possibilities therein.
The Wearable Technology postgraduate certificate represents an opportunity to enhance and contextualize the design students’ core discipline, allowing them to acquire critical experience and familiarity with emerging technologies and the cultural, economic, social and functional design implications of these. Examples of these are the growing field of experience and interaction design, gestural and haptic interface and the evolution and implementation of responsive and sensing technologies in contexts such as design for healthcare and design using embedded environmental and ambient technologies.
Core |
Electives |
Studio Seminar/ Liberal Studies |
| INTM 2B24 Introduction to Electronics Kinetic Objects |
INTM 2B25 Electronics Studio: Kinetic Interactions |
SOSC 3B03 Sociology of the Body |
| GDES 3B16 Wearable Technology 1 |
GDES 3B35 Mapping the Body |
SOSC 3B05 Social Psychology and Consumer Behaviour |
| GDES 3B44 Wearable Technology 2 |
GDES 3B51 Fibre: Wearable Form 1 |
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| TBA (0.5 credit) | GDES 3B56 Universal Design |
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