DPSS10007 The History of Cool: Fashion & Attitude
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is DPSS10007 hard?
DPSS10007: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
An online subject tracing how "cool" was born in fashion, music and film, and how it gets copied and sold.
After it you can
- Trace the history of cool in fashion
- Analyse images for style and attitude
- Present visual research clearly
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Graphic designer, Landscape architect, Interior Designer, Architect, Interaction designer, Performance designer, Service designer, User experience designer, Web and social media developer
How it’s assessed
Assignments 65%, Presentations 35%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is DPSS10007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking DPSS10007?
- No prerequisites.
- Does DPSS10007 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 65%, Presentations 35%.
- How many class hours a week does DPSS10007 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take DPSS10007 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate DPSS10007?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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