Course Title: Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: VART5910C
Course Title: Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental 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 9925 9171
Course Contact Email: peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sue Scott
sue.scott@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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
Students must enrol concurrently in MANU 5918C Select Raw Materials
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to use manipulation techniques to create a variety of different effects using fabrics, fibres and other materials for 2D and 3D design effects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD4010A Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples |
Element: |
1 Identify manipulation techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Types of manipulation are identified. |
Element: |
2 Describe uses of manipulation in design process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Uses of manipulation to inform and inspire design are described. |
Element: |
3 Manipulate textiles to produce work sample |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Manipulation techniques are applied to a variety of textiles and textile products. |
Learning Outcomes
On competion you should demonstrate skills and knowledge to:
• identify textile fibres, fabrics and other materials
• determine effects of manipulating textiles
• apply techniques to achieve manipulation effects
• apply OH&S practices in work operations
Details of Learning Activities
This studio based course will enable students to gain an understanding of textile manipulation processes, including
surface design and construction techniques.
You will be expected to undertake practical tasks, problem solving exercises, and a variety of design briefs presented in a range of settings including individual and group projects.
Teaching Schedule
week 1. Intro. & assessment requirements. OHS, Manipulating materials to produce 3D outcome. Project 1 intro and brief
week 2. Under and over paper weave –plain, twill , other. Tonal/ Contrast palette. Manipulate variety of materials to produce a sculptural outcome.
week 3. Painting with Disperse dyes. Transfer printing. Collect rusty pieces for rust dyeing week 5
week 4. Explore thermoplastic manipulation of different fabrics. .
week 5. Rust Dyeing. Introduction to Shibori using stitch techinques.Trade-Up Resource Swap Meet
week 6. Shibori: explore different techniques and dye samples.Indigo dyeing, wax resist
week 7. Paint with Procion dyes.
week 8. Complete Project 1
week 9. Introduction to Project 2. Reasearch inspirations
week 10. Explore the variety of embroidery stitches. Complete 5 samples of stitches
week 11. Felting 3D: make a bag/hat
week 12. Stitch different media together using stitch and dissolve fabric.
week 13. Investigation of knit, knot, net, coil techniques eg. crotchet
week 14 Develop product for Project 2.
week 15. Complete Project 2
week 16. Final presentation to industry panel and submission of project for assessment
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Braddock and O’Mahony, Techno Textiles Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design, Thames and Hudson |
Other Resources
You will be charged a materials fee which cover items such as fabric, dyes, card board, paper and assorted resources required for projects .
You are required to provide your own tool kit
Scissors, cutting blade, cutting mat, assorted fabrics and other material, masking tape, tape measure, ruler, note book, visual diary and sample folio. Gloves, rags
Lab coats and fully covered shoes are required in workshops.
Overview of Assessment
To achieve successful completion of this course students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency.
Detailed course and assessment requirements and information will be made available to you first week of class. Specific details will be explained to you during scheduled classes.
Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner.
Students will be awarded a graded assessment only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period on the first assessment attempt.
Units assessed as ‘not yet competent’ on a first assessment attempt and ‘competent’ on a second or subsequent attempt are to have results amended to competent but are not eligible for grading.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher.
All work must be submitted by the due date. Late submission will not be graded higher than a PASS.
Assessment Tasks
To achieve successful completion of this course you 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:
• Technical file
• Sample swatch book
• Individual research report / presentation
Technical Folio: including evidence of completed 3D sculptural form; dye samples; thermoplastic
samples; project samples; OHS requirements; Documentation completed for each sample, class handouts, and any extra information.
Detailed project briefs and information about assessment items will be provided in class time.
Project 1Collars and cuffs Development of a product using manipulation techniques 40%
Folio of samples with documentation, selection and use of materials
Finished product including 3 different techniques.
Project 2 Holistic Assessment Production of finished product according to brief. 60%
to include Folio of samples with documentation. Report including Analysis and evaluation of product, SWOT, and presentation of finished product.
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 :
Penalties for late assessment:
Late submission or presentation of assessable work without an approved extension will be penalised as follows:
- Complete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark
- Partial or incomplete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark for the entire assessable work
- Work submitted after day 7 will be awarded an NN grade and 0% mark
- Weekends and holiday periods are included in the calculation of the late penalty
- Where a due date includes a specific time for submission or presentation, submissions after that time on the due date incur a 5% penalty.
Assessment Matrix
Folio of technical samples and reports.
C/NYC
Project 1: Collars and Cuffs
40%
Project 2: Hollistic Project
60%
1. Identify manipulation techniques
1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 3.5; 3.6
1.2; 1.3; 1.1; 1.3 2.Describe uses of manipulation in design processes
2.1; 2.2 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.43 Manipulate textiles to produce work samples3.5; 3.6 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.63.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6
Other Information
This course is run in a workshop environment, to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards you students are required to wear sturdy footwear with covered toe protection, and other personal protective equipment where instructed.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Special consideration:
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm to find more information about special consideration.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
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