Course Title: Analyse textile design influences
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: VART5903C
Course Title: Analyse textile design influences
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4218 - Certificate IV in Textile Design and Development
Course Contact: Peter Bonnell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171
Course Contact Email: peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Julia Raath julia.raath@rmit.edu.au 99259201
Nominal Hours: 100
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse various influences on textile design and production.
You will be looking at what influences textile design, from historical textiles and cultural influences to contemporary social trends, art, fashion, technology, and environmental change. You will apply research and analysis of the design process, construction techniques, colour, textile products and future directions in textiles as well as the principles and elements of design.
This course is clustered with Analyse Use of Colour in Textiles
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD4007A Analyse textile design influences |
Element: |
1 Analyse key influences on textile designs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Significant historical events that have influenced textile design are identified and their effects analysed 1.2 Significant cultural influences on the development of textile design are identified and their effects analysed 1.3 Contemporary influences on textile design are analysed 1.4 Characteristics represented in textiles are identified. 1.5 Changes to production processes, including the effects of new and emerging technologies on textile designs are analysed. |
Element: |
2 Identify feature of the design process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Steps in responding to a design brief are identified. 2.2 Commercial considerations in producing a design are identified. 2.3 Elements of design are identified. 2.4 Principles of design are identified. |
Element: |
3 Source information on textile designs and products |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Possible sources of information on textile designs and products are identified and means of accessing information determined 3.2 Information gathering tools are used according to OHS practices 3.3 Information is assessed for reliability to inform design processes |
Element: |
4 Analyse textile construction techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Purpose and key features of textile product are identified 4.2 Desired effects of design features are described. 4.3 Production techniques applied to create design features are described. 4.4 Use of production techniques in contemporary designs is identified. |
Element: |
5 Identify characteristics of colour and prepare colour chart
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Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Colour is investigated and dimensions are identified. 5.2 Relationship between value and intensity is identified and a colour chart is painted. 5.3 Colour wheel is prepared according to colour mixing principles. 5.4 Shade scale is prepared according to colour mixing principles. 5.5 Colour matching for production is implemented. 5.6 Colour charts are inspected or checked against quality standards. 5.7 Any changes or adjustments are carried out as required. 5.8 Documentation relating to colour charts is completed. |
Element: |
6 Analyse influences on future directions in textiles |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 New or emerging textiles are identified and features, benefits and likely uses examined 6.2 Trends and influences are analysed to identify possible changes in |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is delivered in a studio / workshop that simulates an industry working environment
Please note - not all learning activities are assessment tasks, participants will be advised well in advance if an assessment is taking place.
A range of learning activities, projects and tasks have been designed to allow students to demonstrate competency.
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations
- analysis/critique of own work and others
- colour and design activities or projects
- group projects and activities
- class presentations
- group discussion
- on-line research
- independent project based work
- Visits to galleries and events
Teaching Schedule
Date Week starting | Week |
Learning Program | Independent study |
Feb 8 | 1 | Introduction to projects and assessment criteria. OH&S induction Significant historical and cultural influences on textiles: Social, cultural, geographic, environmental, historical, technological Library tour Research skills Research Design |
Workbook Task OHS Start Botanica Project research |
Feb 15 | 2 |
Video-Colour theory: colour wheels, tints, tones, shades, primary, secondary, tertiary, CMYK, RGB. Grey Scale.How colour is used in TD: colour schemes, purpose/function, visual mixing, simultaneous contrast. How do designers use colour? |
Independent study Bring paint brushes, pencils palette Historical Floral research |
Feb 22 | 3 | Colour Wheels Colour matching activity |
Bring paint brushes, pencils palette |
Feb 29 | 4 |
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Complete colour wheels /Colour matching and trend colours |
March 7 | 5 | Study tour to NGV - Blue Alchemy of Colour
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March 14 | 6 |
The design process Analyse the design process activity, |
Workbook Task |
March 21 | 7 | 24–30 March Mid-semester break* |
Workbook Task |
March 28 | 7 | 28 March Easter Monday public holiday 29 March Easter Tuesday RMIT holiday 31 March Classes resume (Thursday) |
Submission Botanica Mood board final |
March 28 | 8 |
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April 4 | 9 |
Library Major Research project Discussion on research topics and project planning techniques |
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April 11 | 10 |
Analyse textile construction techniques Purpose and key features of textile product are identified |
Workbook |
April 18 | 11 |
Production techniques and use in contemporary design Identify application and uses of colour
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Task 2 Research project submissions due |
April 25 | 12 | Research presentations |
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May 2 | 13 |
Research presentations |
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May 9 | 14 | Colourways and coordinates |
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May 16 | 15 | Complete any outstanding workbook tasks | Task 1 Workbook Submission |
May 23 | 16 | Assessment Feedback Scheduled appointments |
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*This weekly schedule may be subject to change, please check your RMIT student email regularly for updates
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
* Texts listed are an overview only. Additional Texts will also be suggested according to individual research topics and industry excusions. |
Other Resources
Students will require a pencil, pen and notebook / journal in all classes.
Set of gouache paints and paint brushes - Details will be provided in class session
A camera is often useful but not essential.
Computer labs are accessible on the campus for the preparation of digital and written presentations.
A laptop or desktop computer with the Adobe Suite - Creative Cloud would be useful for the preparation of assessment tasks.
It is recommended that you purchase a portable data storage device and / or use your online storage facilities to back up all assessments.
Overview of Assessment
To achieve successful completion of this course students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competency.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including a journal containing planning, organisation and self directed research material, oral presentations, digital presentation files, preparation of a handout containing images, written synopsis and bibliography, written quiz, practical problem solving exercise, interview of a contemporary designer, concept and story boards.
Please note that some of these tasks and activities will be undertaken in the linked courses mentioned above and assessed in collaboration with staff delivering these courses.
Students are advised that they may to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
You will undertake 2 assessment tasks.
Task 1 Design and Colour Work Book 60% Due week 15
The workbook contains a range of colour and design tasks - each task must be completed to a satisfactory level to be deemed competent. The tasks include:
- Colour studies
- Design Process
- Textile analysis
- Trend forecasting
Task 2 Research presentation 40 % Due Week 11
Individual presentations to the group will be scheduled in weeks 12 and 13.
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Task 1 Workbook | Task 2 Research Presentation |
1 Analyse key influences on textile designs | x | x |
2 Identify feature of the design process | x | x |
3 Source information on textile designs and products | x | x |
4 Analyse textile construction techniques | x | x |
5 Identify characteristics of colour and prepare colour chart | x | |
6 Analyse Influences of future directions | x |
Other Information
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher/tutor/lecturer on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. Student feedback at RMIT :
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Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1 (unresolved)
Late Submission of Assessment Work Penalties
A deduction of 5% per day on your final mark will be made for assessable work handed in or due for presentation, up to a period of 7 days beyond the due by date (including weekends and holiday periods).
Partial or incomplete work handed in after the due by date will result in the entire final assessable work being downgraded using the 5% penalty per day rule.
Work that is handed in for assessment after day 7 without an approved Extension of Time Application, University Special Consideration or Disability Liaison Unit – “Equitable Assessment Form” in place will be awarded an NN grade and 0% mark.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic int
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• Student Feedback at RMIT
• Student Progress
• Special Consideration, appeals, and discipline
• Academic Integrity
• Student Progress Committee (SPC)
• Assessment Grades
• Classification of award
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