Course Title: Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: GRAP5395C

Course Title: Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C6158 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development

Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259233

Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rachelle Holowko

Rachelle.holowko@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

None

Course Description

In this course you will learn to apply research skills to explore the way textiles are used in the commercial fashion and clothing industries and how to make recommendations to inform commercial development. You will identify quality standards that are used to report on performance of textile products whilst working with raw materials, partially and fully finished textile products.
This course consists of 3 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other 2 units of competency in this clustered course are:
• MSTTD6003 Develop a textile product range
• MSTTD6001 Research commercial development of textiles

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTFD6009 Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development
Element:	1 Determine job requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
Element:	2. Prepare to analyse fashion industry textiles
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Establish research objectives, criteria for research and develop a research plan 2.2 Research textiles used in fashion products to determine properties, qualities, aesthetic and performance characteristics 2.3 Investigate new and emerging textiles and textile processing techniques 2.4 Research global and domestic trends in using textiles for fashion products 2.5 Use a range of routine and non-routine tests to gather data on textiles
Element:	3 Research fashion products
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify fashion products or uses incorporating researched textile s 3.2 Research quality and performance characteristics of a sample range of partially completed or finished fashion products 3.3 Identify factors influencing quality of fashion products and examine product faults 3.4 Research global and domestic implications for use of fashion products 3.5 Use a range of routine and non-routine tests to gather data on fashion product quality
Element:	4 Analyse findings of textile research
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Analyse research findings against research objectives and criteria, and prioritise according to significance 4.2 Review methodology to identify any potential influences on findings 4.3 Analyse findings to establish potential contributions to commercial developments 4.4 Take into account intellectual property and ethical practice to select findings with most potential for further review
Element:	5 Evaluate and finalise research into fashion industry textiles
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Analyse features and benefits of selected findings 5.2 Analyse disadvantages or risks associated with selected findings 5.3 Develop recommendations on how findings can be used for commercial gain 5.4 Document research findings and recommendations 5.5 Check data for accuracy and relevance, and prepare a report for presentation

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. You will be aware of the procedures and standards around testing textile products and be able to apply research skills and knowledge to gather critical data to inform commercial development of textiles in their various forms and end uses.

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities in the course include:

class exercises to review discussions/lectures
practical demonstrations in studio
analysis/critique of relevant reading material
design activities or projects
peer learning
guest lecture/presentation
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
research
independent project based work
‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

Teaching Schedule

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Weeks	Teaching focus & student learning activity	Assessment
Week 1	Overview of course content and assessment requirements. Assessment 1: Pins to Kill: details of brief, competitor analysis tutorial followed by class activities	MSTTD6003 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 4.5 MSTTD6001 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1 MSTFD6009 1.4, 2.2
Week 2	Pins to Kill: review with Linda Vydra. Development of design ranges. LAB testing Pins to Kill fabrics	MSTTD6003 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.5 MSTTD6001 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.3 MSTFD6009 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.5
Week 3	Pins to Kill: development and completion of design range	MSTTD6003 3.6, 4.1, 4.3 MSTTD6001 3.1 MSTFD6009 3.1
Week 4	Assessment 2: Commercial and technical workbook. Tutorial on how to create mood boards followed by class activities. LAB testing yarn/fabrics	MSTTD6003 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 4.5 MSTTD6001 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.3 MSTFD6009 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.5
Week 5	Mood board presentations to class. Competitor analysis tutorial followed by class activities. Mark making, sketching and visual diary techniques tutorial followed by class activities	MSTTD6003 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 MSTTD6001 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.6 MSTFD6009 2.2, 3.1, 3.4
Week 6	Competitor analysis presentations followed by class activities. Textile mark making/stitching techniques tutorial followed by class activities	MSTTD6003 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.4 MSTTD6001 2.3, 3.1, 3.6 MSTFD6009 2.2, 3.1, 3.4
Week 7	Innovative textiles tutorial followed by class activities. Visual diary review. LAB testing yarns/fabrics	MSTTD6003 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.4 MSTTD6001 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3 MSTFD6009 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2
Week 8	Smart fabrics and designer’s tutorial followed by design development and class activities. LAB testing yarns/fabrics	MSTTD6003 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.5 MSTTD6001 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3 MSTFD6009 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3,2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2
	Mid-term break 25th August-10th of September
Week 9	How to write a report tutorial followed by body of work development presentations. LAB testing yarns/fabrics	MSTTD6003 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.4 MSTTD6001 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 MSTFD6009 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.5, 5.3, 5.4
Week 10	Fabric analysis report; Body of work design development; LAB testing (optional)	MSTTD6003 3.6, 4.4 MSTTD6001 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 MSTFD6009 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
Week 11	Body of work design development; Report writing	MSTTD6003 3.6, 4.1, 4.4 MSTTD6001 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 MSTFD6009 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.3. 5.4, 5.5
Week 12	Assessment 3: Design Range Presentation. Product/range board techniques tutorial followed by class activities. Costing tutorial followed by class activities	MSTTD6003 1.4, 3.3, 4.5 MSTTD6001 1.4, 3.6 MSTFD6009 1.4, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4
Week 13	Range board and presentation development	MSTTD6003 3.3, 4.1, 4.4 MSTTD6001 1.4, 3.6 MSTFD6009 1.4, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4
Week 14	Range board and presentation development	MSTTD6003 4.1, 4.4 MSTTD6001 3.6 MSTFD6009 2.4, 3.1, 3.4
Week 15	Completion and submission of Assessment 3: Design Range Presentation	MSTTD6003 4.1, 4.4 MSTTD6001 3.6 MSTFD6009 2.4, 3.1, 3.4
Week 16	Assessment Feedback

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Parrott, H 2013, Mark Making in Textile Art, Pavilion Book Company Ptd, London.
Kettley, S 2016, Designing with Smart Textiles, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Buechley, L, Peppler, K, Eisenberg, M, Kafai, Y 3013, Textile Messages; Dispatches from the World of E-Textiles and Educations, Peter Lang Publishing Inc, New York.
Kiper, A 2014, Fashion Portfolio: Design + Presentation, Batsford, London
Colchester, C 1993, The New Textiles: Trends + Traditions, Thames and Hudson, London.
Tallon, K 2008, Digital Fashion Illustration with Photoshop and Illustrator, Batsford, London.
Aspelund, K 2006, The Design Process, Fairchild Publications Inc.
Thittichai, K 2009, Experimental Textiles; A journey through design, interpretation and inspiration, Batsford, London.
Hedly, G 2010, Drawn to Stitch: Line drawing and mark-making in textile art, Batsford, Loveland.
Quinn, B 2013, Textile Visionaries; Innovation and Sustainability in Textile Design, Laurence King Publishing Ltd, London.
Messent, J 1998, Design Sources for Pattern, Madeira Thread Ltd, North Yorkshire.
Lazear, S 2010, Adobe Photoshop for Fashion Design, Pearson Education Inc, New Jersey.
Givoni, S 2015, Owning it: A creative's guide to copyright, contracts and the law, Creative Minds Publishing Pty, Ltd, Melbourne
Fernandez, A 2010, Fashion Print Design; From idea to final print, A&C Black Publishers, London.

Other Resources

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

The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include 3 projects. The first of these will be an Industry driven brief, where you will respond creatively and present your ideas and testing analysis/ documentation. The remaining 2 assessments are student-centred and support the research, design and production process to support your selected body of work within a print, knit or weave focus. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.

Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CHD      Competent with High Distinction
CDI        Competent with Distinction
CC         Competent with Credit
CAG      Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC      Not Yet Competent
DNS      Did Not Submit for Assessment
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

Assessment Tasks

This course consists of 3 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other 2 units of competency in this clustered course are:

MSTTD6003 Develop a textile product range
MSTTD6001 Research commercial development of textiles

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria (Refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).

Assessment 1: Pins 2 Kill Brief. Due: 21st July

Assessment 2: Commercial and Technical Workbook. Due: 26th September

Assessment 3: Design Range Presentation. Due: 24th October

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Program Coordinator)

Other Information

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:
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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.

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• Assessment Grades
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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