Course Title: Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

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

Nominal Hours: 50

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

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

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Types of fibres and yarns or textiles materials used in the manufacture of textile products are identified
1.2 Quality of fibres, yarns or textile materials is identified
1.3 Methods of measuring textile material quality in the workplace are identified
1.4 Generic and trade names for textile materials are identified
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Element:

2. Identify stages of processing fibres or yarns

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Processes used on raw fibres, basic processed yarns or finished yarns are explained
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 nonwoven textile product are explained
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Element:

3. Describe methods of constructing textile products

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified
3.2 Uses of different types of fibres or yarns and their effects on finished products are identified
3.3 Textile product construction processes are explained
3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified
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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

<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 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) <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>

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)
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Teaching Schedule

<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK1: 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 WK 2: 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 WK 3: 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 <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK4: Revision 1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.4 <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK 5: 2013 In-class assessment<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK 6 : Fabric finishes 3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK7: Fabric finishes 3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified WK 8: Dyeing and printing 3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK 9 : Fabric finishes Research consultation <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK10 : 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 <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK 11: 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 <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK12 : Fibre ID and Quality revision <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK 13: Quality in class assessment 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK 14: Fabric Dyeing and Finishes Practical 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> WK 15 & 16 : STUDENT ASSESSMENT WEEKS<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>

WK1: 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

WK 2: 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

WK 3: 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
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WK4: Revision 1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.4
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WK 6 : Fabric finishes 3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified
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WK7: Fabric finishes 3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified

WK 8: Dyeing and printing
3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified
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WK 9 : Fabric finishes Research consultation
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WK10 : Identification of fibre type by various means (burning)
Quality aspects fibres, yarns and fabrics
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3.3 Textile product construction processes are explained
1.3, 1.2, 3.4
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WK 11: 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
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WK12 : Fibre ID and Quality revision
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WK 13: Quality in class assessment 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
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WK 14: Fabric Dyeing and Finishes Practical 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
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Learning Resources

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Overview of Assessment

The student will be given a range of assessment tasks including folio work, powerpoint presentation, research and quizzes.

Assessment Tasks

<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Assessment Tasks: The student will be required to (1) organise a fabrications folio (2) give a PowerPoint presentation on fabric research and (3) demonstrate knowledge by performing two written assessments in class. <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
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<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Written assessment 1 - fibre identification <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Written assessment performed in class<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 30 marks <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> FABRICATIONS (paper weaves)<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Practical assignment<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 20 marks<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> FABRIC RESEARCH <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Oral presentation <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 30 marks<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Written assessment 2 – fabric identification and construction methods<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Written assessment performed in class<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 20 marks<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>

Assessment Matrix

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<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Identify Fibres and Fabrics<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 1.1, 1.2<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 2.1<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 3.1<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 4.1<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
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<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Describe qualities of Fabrics<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 1.1<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 2.1, 2.2, 2.3<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 3.1<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> 4.1, 4.2, 4.3<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
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