Course Title: Produce knitted textile samples
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: VART5906C
Course Title: Produce knitted textile samples
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
Rohani Osman rohani.osman@rmit.edu.au Office: 511.1.01 Ph: +61 3 99259130
Nominal Hours: 80
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
Nil
Course Description
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to perform knitting techniques to enable students produce knitted samples.
This course is delivered concurrently with MANU 7212C Perform Knitting Operations.
(Part time students are advised to be undertaking or to have completed VART 5905C Analyse the use of Colour in Textiles, VART 5904C Assist in the Development of Textile Designs prior to enrolling in this course)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD4001A Produce knitted textile samples |
Element: |
1. Interpret production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Pattern requirements are analysed and design specifications discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements 1.2 Desired effects of knitting are identified and appropriate knitting structure and technique selected to match required outcome 1.3 Materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques are selected according to design requirements |
Element: |
2. Produce knitted design sample |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work 2.2 Yarns to be knitted are checked against quality standards 2.3 Knitting techniques are undertaken to meet design specifications for sample and according to OHS practices 2.4 Knitting techniques and outcomes are monitored throughout to identify production faults |
Element: |
3. Check quality of sample |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met 3.2 Knit faults and production problems are identified and causes determined 3.3 Knitting process, technique and materials used are analysed to determine necessary modifications to knitting techniques, processes or patterns |
Element: |
4. Complete production process |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Knit faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications 4.2 Knitted sample is finished according to design specifications 4.3 Modifications and processes are documented 4.4 Outcomes are examined with appropriate personnel and possible modifications to design are discussed and documented |
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 simulate industry working environments.
A range of learning activities and tasks have been designed to allow students to demonstrate competency.
Please note - not all learning activities are assessment tasks, participants will be advised well in advance if an assessment is taking place
Teaching Schedule
| Session 1 |
Overview of Course - Discussion of Course requirements Studio orientation and OH&S requirements in the Studio Introduction to Knit structure and yarn appropriateness Introduction to the knitting machine – setting up the machine, names and functions of machine parts |
| Session 2 |
Shaping fabric – Side edge shaping
How to compile information for a Specifications Sheet Techniques – Increasing & decreasing on the edge |
| Session 3 | Edging on fabrics
Techniques – Hems - turned up hem |
| Session 4 | Building shape within fabrics Technique – Partial knitting |
| Session 5 | Knitting a shaped pattern Interpreting a shaped knitting pattern, combining techniques to knit a fully fashioned garment piece. - Knit a garment panel |
| Session 6 |
Knitting a shaped pattern Review of work for Assessment Task 1 – Technical File |
| Session 7 |
Hand manipulated techniques Bring a copy of a mood board for next week's class |
| Session 8 |
Briefing: Assessment Task 2 – Collection
Interpret mood board theme and palette colours into yarn wraps and/or sample swatches Begin sample knitting for Assessment Task 2 PART A
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MID SEMESTER BREAK 29 August - 4 September 2016
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| Session 9 | Continue knitting for Assessment Task 2 PART A |
| Session 10 |
Continue knitting for Assessment Task 2 PART A |
| Session 11 |
Continue knitting for Assessment Task 2 PART A Complete and collate all samples for Assessment Task 1 – Technical File |
| Session 12 |
DUE IN BEGINING OF CLASS: Assessment Task1 – Technical File Assessment Task 2 PART A – Swatch book Begin knitting for Assessment Task 2 PART B - knitted Object |
| Session 13 | Continue knitting for Assessment Task 2 PART B |
| Session 14 | Continue knitting for Assessment Task 2 PART B |
| Session 15 | Complete knitting for Assessment Task 2 PART B
DUE IN BY END OF CLASS: Assessment Task 2 PART B – Kintted Object |
| Session 16 | Feedback and housekeeping |
*Please note this schedule is subject to change
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Knitwear - Juliana Sissons |
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Machine Knitting – Injoo Kim & Ruth Burbank |
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The Art of Knitting – Francoise Tellier-Loumagne |
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Knitwear in Fashion – Sandy Black |
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Belgian Fashion Design – Luc Derycke & Sandra Van De Veire |
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A History of Hand-Knitting – Richard Rutt |
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An illustrated Handbook of Machine Knitting - Janet Nabney |
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The Machine Knitting book - John Allen |
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KNIT: Innovations in Fashion, Art, Design - Samantha Elliot |
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Knitwear Design - Carol Brown |
Other Resources
Students must bring the following to every knit class:
Lined note paper, double sided tape, A4 ring binder, plastic sleeves,Tapestry/Knitters darning needle, scissors, masking tape, ruler, tape measure, safety pins, pen, 2B pencil, zip lock bag or closable document wallet to store knit samples
Overview of Assessment
To achieve successful completion of this course students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency. Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including:
- undertaking OHS checklists
- identify appropriate materials and equipment to use to knit samples
- maintain a technical file / work book to document processes and techniques
- create knitted samples
- use colour and design principals and elements to interpret a Theme
- maintain records and undertake analysis of production processes
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 – Technical File & Observation checklist Due Week 12
Detailed Assessment requirements will be provided in class with each assessment task.
These submission items for this course will be assessed as:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not yet Competent
Assessment Task 2 – Collection 100%
PART A Swatch Book (65% Due Week 12)
PART B Object (35% Due Week 15)
Detailed Assessment requirements will be provided in class with each assessment task.
Submission items and tasks for this course will be assessed as:
CHD, CDI, CC, CAG or NYC
Competency must be achieved to pass all the above tasks.
Assessment Matrix
| 1 Interpret production requirements | 1.1 Pattern requirements are analysed and design specifications discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements 1.2 Desired effects of knitting are identified and appropriate knitting structure and technique selected to match required outcome 1.3 Materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques are selected according to design requirements |
X | X |
| 2 Produce knitted design sample | 2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work 2.2 Yarns to be knitted are checked against quality standards 2.3 Knitting techniques are undertaken to meet design specifications for sample and according to OHS practices 2.4 Knitting techniques and outcomes are monitored throughout to identify production faults |
X | X |
| 3 Check quality of sample | 3.1 Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met 3.2 Knit faults and production problems are identified and causes determined 3.3 Knitting process, technique and materials used are analysed to determine necessary modifications to knitting techniques, processes or patterns |
X | X |
| 4 Complete production process | 4.1 Knit faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications 4.2 Knitted sample is finished according to design specifications 4.3 Modifications and processes are documented 4.4 Outcomes are examined with appropriate personnel and possible modifications to design are discussed and documented |
X | X |
Other Information
This course is run in a workshop environment, to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards. Students that do not comply with the OH&S guidelines in the knit studio may have their studio access restricted.
You are required to wear sturdy, fully covered footwear at all times in the knitting studio.
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.
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. See Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y for further information.
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.
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