Course Title: Fashion Knitwear

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Fashion Knitwear

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2464

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

350T Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019

GRAP2464

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021

GRAP2464

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Laura Holmes-Brown

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9317

Course Coordinator Email: laura.holmes-brown@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will focus on identifying and analysing contemporary fashion trends and details specifically in the knitwear industry. You will become familiar with knitwear structures and specialist knit machinery allowing you to produce a distinctive knitwear item.

 

       


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
1. Apply and creatively adapt a body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in fashion design and technology to your practice or future study
2. Recognise and apply relevant technologies in the fashion design and production sector of the industry
3. lnvestigate and work creatively to solve fashion design and production related problems
5. Identify, analyse and reflect on fashion technology in a local and/or global context.
 


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Describe, interpret and use knit terminology to develop technical specification information for knit processes.
2. Investigate different knit structures and their application to your designs
3. Analyse and apply your knowledge of knitting techniques, including yarn choices to solve design and production process problems
4. Develop and produce knit designs to reflect sampling, quality standards and technical specifications.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of class activities such as practical exercises, group and class discussion, group activities/projects as well as online and self-directed learning.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. 

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. 

 

You will have access to a simulated industry standard knitting studio equipped with knitting machines, tools and pressing equipment. You will also have your own sewing equipment.

 

The University Library has extensive resources for Fashion and Textiles students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies Fashion and Textiles Library Guides 

The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing 

 


Overview of Assessment

Overview of Assessment  
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

 

The assessment for this course will cover theoretical and practical components of producing knit product.
Assessment may include tests, exercises, projects, industry aligned assignments, presentations, individually and in groups. You may be assessed independently or as part of a team project.

 

Ongoing feedback will be provided to enable you to monitor your own performance including detailed feedback on assessed tasks. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced under ’Assessment’ at: student-essentials/assessment-and-exams 

A Student Charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.Students/support-and-facilities 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more:  

Student-support/equitable-learning-services 

 

Assessment Type Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) related assessments Assessment
Weighting
1.The KYTS File (Knit, Yarn, Technical Swatches) CLO 1,2,4 25%
2.Designer Knit Collection CLO 1,2,3 35%
3.Concept 2 Creation CLO 1,2,3,4 40%