Education, Employment & Training Directory
Frances Burke Textile Resource Centre
Address
Frances Burke Textile Resource Centre
Level 10 Building 8 RMIT University, City Campus, Swanston Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Postal Address
Frances Burke Textile Resource Centre
RMIT University, City Campus, GPO Box 2476V
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
The Frances Burke Textile Resource Centre (FBTRC), RMIT Fashion and Textiles, is a networking environment that facilitates and supports academic and community enquiry, discourse, research, documentation and information dissemination which extends the understanding of, and gives contemporary relevance to, Australia's rich cultural heritage of fashion and textile design. Through its diverse activities the Centre pays tribute to the achievements and work of individuals and organisations who have contributed to fashion and textiles in Australia. Activities and services include lecture programs, exhibitions, publications, student and volunteer placements, access to holdings, and a dynamic and unique website 'cyberfibres': online register of Australian fashion and textile design http://www.cybferfibres.rmit.edu.au. The FBTRC collection is recognised by RMIT University as one of national significance. The Centre fosters links and collaborative initiatives with Australian and international cultural and community networks. The Frances Burke Textile Resource Centre is unique in Australia for its focus on, and recognition and preservation of, Australia's moveable cultural heritage in the areas of fashion and textile design.
The Intent of Frances Burke Textile Resource Centre:
The Frances Burke Textile Resource Centre houses a unique collection of information and materials assembled to assist research into Australian fashion and textile design. It serves a diverse research population, including:
students with an interest in fashion, textiles and the visual arts,
designers with a professional interest in the fields of fashion and textiles,
members of related industries and professions
interested members of the general public,
those who wish to research and support the conservation of Australia's cultural heritage.
Recent Accomplishments of Frances Burke Textile Resource Centre:
During the academic year the Frances Burke Textile Resource Centre presents a monthly series of lectures in which guest speakers examine diverse aspects of fashion, textiles and design, from studio art to industry, haute couture to folk and indigenous crafts. These lectures are open to the general public.
