Course Title: Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: GRAP5229C

Course Title: Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Course Contact : Carmen Pricone

Course Contact Phone: 9925 9195

Course Contact Email:carmen.pricone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mimma Luppino

mimma.luppino@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 20

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course covers the skills and knowledge to use and apply sizing systems appropriate for designing garments.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD4018B Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design

Element:

1.  Describe sizing system

2.  Analyse sizing requirements

3.  Verify design sizing

 

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Australian approaches to sizing standards are identified and described.
1.2 Sizing systems are identified and described.
1.3 International sizing systems are identified.
1.4 Advantages and disadvantages of sizing systems are described.
2.1 Intended purpose of the design is established.
2.2 Design specifications are read and interpreted.
2.3 Design brief is clarified with designer where necessary.
2.4 Body measurements and their effect on sizing are analysed.
2.5 Body characteristics and their effect on sizing are analysed.
3.1 Appropriate sizes from sizing system for the design are identified and explained.
3.2 Effects of inappropriate sizing for the design are identified and explained.
3.3 Size chart is developed where required.

 


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.


Details of Learning Activities

Trade sketching, workshops, tutorials, videos, group work


Teaching Schedule


Week 1 Course introduction and requirements Initial pencil drawing intro Equipment for next lesson week to week overview

1. Describe sizing system - 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4; 2.1
Week 2 Skirts Draw actual skirts x 4 styles back and front views written analysis of one skirt
2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3

Week 3 Skirts Trace off last week drawings in pen Finalize analysis 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3

Week 4 Pleats Folding pleats in A3 paper Box/inverted/knife/sunray Draw skirts with pleats 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3

Week 5 Sizing lecture & sizing assignment 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.1; 3.2; 3.3
Week 6 Sizing assignment cont. 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3
Week 7 Sleeves Draw Leg of mutton, cowl, bishop ,raglan, set, and double pouched sleeves
Sizing Assignment due 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.1; 3.2; 3.3
Week 8 Pants Draw gaucho, tailored, ethnic Front and back views

2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3
Week 9 Jeans Students to draw their own pair of jeans Front and back view Blow ups of details x 2 Written analysis 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3
Week 10 Dresses Front and back drawings x 4 Written analysis x 1 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3
Week 11 Shirts & collars Draw collars x 5 Draw shirt details x 5 Front view only

2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3
Week 12 Tailored single breasted jacket Draw front and back view Written analysis 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3

Week 13 Tailored double breasted jacket Draw front and back view Written analysis 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3
Week 14 Fully fashioned Knits Draw front view only Argyle, textured, cable, chunky knit 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3
Week 15 Finalize drawing In class 2. Analyse sizing requirements - 2.1; 2.2; 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3. Verify design sizing- 3.3
Week 16 Test Final dress In class exercise Covering elements 1 to 3


Learning Resources

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References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on your analysis of a specified case study and a comparison to a current product in the marketplace.


Assessment Tasks

1. Progressive work - ongoing in class practical tasks 60%
2. Sizing Assignment - 20%
3. Simulated workplace fashion drawing task - 20%


Assessment Matrix

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