History of Swimwear
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Students learn about and handle historic swimwear to understand changing textile technologies, design practices, and performance of textiles.
This object-based learning program allows students to explore the properties and performance of historic swimwear while enriching their understanding of changes in designs and textile technologies over the past hundred years.
The hands-on experience provides students with a direct experience of swimwear pieces made from a diverse range of fibres, yarns and fabrics.
Students will investigate the historical, cultural and social contexts inherent in the evolution of swimwear dating from the 1900s and discuss textile technologies, typology and design features (both functional and aesthetic).
Students will:
- Develop an understanding of various design and manufacturing processes involved in producing swimwear, taking into account the changing technology and societal norms throughout the past century
- Utilise the museum’s education collection to support their learning of concepts such as fabric and fibre properties, and how design reflects social and technological changes over time.
- Value the role that museums have in preserving artefacts and making them accessible to the public
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Also included
- Free self-guided access to museum exhibitions and HMAS Vampire outside of the scheduled program times. If you wish to visit any other vessels, please include the details in your booking form.
- All groups have a 30-minute recess and safety induction on arrival.
- Please indicate in your booking enquiry if you would like to schedule a lunch break during your visit.
Cost
$225 per group of 15 students.
Free for teachers and supervising adults within the required supervision ratio.
Book with another education program on the same day for $300 per group of 15 students.
Discounts are available to schools with an ICSEA score of 800 or lower.
Accessibility
This program is conducted within the main museum building.
- There is ramp and lift access to all exhibition spaces within the main museum building.
- This program does not include boarding the vessels.
Please indicate in your booking enquiry if anyone in your group has additional support needs so that we can ensure everyone has a positive experience at the museum.
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