Course Title: Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
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
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Australian approaches to sizing standards are identified and described.
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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
Prescribed Texts
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 total marks progressively - 60%
2. Sizing Assignment - 20%
3. Simulated workplace fashion drawing task - 20%
Assessment Matrix
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