Course Title: Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: MKTG5756C
Course Title: Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Barbara Kuczuk
Course Contact Phone: 9925 9195
Course Contact Email:barbara.kuczuk@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
henry.orlinski@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
VART5902C Identify fibres and fabricsOn successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge to identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and how they are used in textile production processes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX2001B Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production |
Element: |
1. Identify types and characteristics of textile materials 2. Identify stages of processing fibres or yarns 3. Describe methods of constructing textile products
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Types of fibres and yarns or textiles materials used in the manufacture of textile products are identified |
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
Observe and investigate fibre, yarn and fabric characteristics to prepare for a portfolio. (Problem solving)
Research, collect and analyse data on fabrics and finishes related to end use. (Planning and organising, self management)
Group discussion on fibre properties related to uses and quality. (Teamwork)
Work in a group to brainstorm and provide feedback on fabric findings. (Communication, Teamwork and initiative and enterprise)
Use technology to prepare portfolio. (Technology)
Use Self evaluation quizzes. (Learning)
Use On-line activities (Technology)
Use technology to present findings of research (Communication and technology)
Design appropriate format for portfolio (Initiative and enterprise)
Teaching Schedule
4 July
Yarn processing production
2.1 Processes used on raw fibres, basic processed yarns or finished yarns are described
2.2 The purposes of processing stages are explained
2.3 Basic processes of spinning fibres into yarns or processing yarns into knitted, woven or non-woven textile product are explained
11 July
Review fibre types
Yarn classification, yarn specifications
1.1 Types of fibres and yarns or textiles materials used in the manufacture of textile products are identified
18 July Yarn blends 3.2 Uses of different types of fibres or yarns and their effects on finished products are identified
1.4 Generic and trade names for textiles materials are identified
25 July Revision 1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.4
1 August In-class assessment In-class assessment 30%
8 August
Fabric finishes
3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified
15 August Fabric finishes 3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified
22 August Fabric finishes 3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified
29 August Dyeing and printing 3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified
5 September Dyeing and printing 3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified
12 September Fabric finishes Research consultation
19 September Identification of fibre type by various means (burning) Quality aspects fibres, yarns and fabrics 3.2,
3.3 Textile product construction processes are explained, 1.3, 1.2, 3.4 Submit fabric finishes assignment 50%
26 September Term Holidays 3 October Term Holidays
10 October Quality aspects fibres, yarns and fabrics Revision
1.3 Methods of measuring textile material quality in the workplace are identified
1.2 Quality of fibres, yarns or textile material is identified
3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified
17 October Fibre ID and Quality revision
24 October Quality in class assessment 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 Submit Fibre type Assignment 10% and in class assessment 10%
31 October Cup week Fabric Dyeing and Finishes Practical 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
7 November Student Assessment week:
14 November Teacher Assessment week
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Kadolph S, 2010, Textiles, 11th edition, Prentice Hall, U.S.A. |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
The student will be given a range of assessment tasks including folio work, powerpoint presentation, research and quizzes.
Assessment Tasks
In-class assessment Written assessment - individual 10
Assignment - fabric finishes Practical assignment - individual 50
In-class assessment Written assessment - individual 30
In-class Fibre Identification 10
Assessment Matrix
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