Course Title: Identify fibres and fabrics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: VART5902C
Course Title: Identify fibres and fabrics
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
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
This course covers the skills and knowledge to identify fibres and fabrics commonly used in the construction of garments and accessories.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics |
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
 Identify fibres used in the clothing industry. Methods of identifying fibres are established. (problem solving)
 Research, collect and identify fabrics used in the clothing industry and their uses. (planning and organising)
 Identify generic and trade names for fibres and fabrics (problem solving)
 Work in a group to brainstorm and provide feedback on fabric findings. (teamwork and initiative and enterprise)
 Group discussion on fibre, yarn and fabric qualities (physical and visual). (teamwork)
 Observe and investigate fibre and fabric characteristics (bias, handle, stretch fraying etc) and construction processes. (problem solving)
 Use technology to prepare portfolio. (technology)
 Use Self evaluation quizzes. (learning)
 Use On-line activities (technology)
 Prepare a fabric portfolio. (communication and self management)
 Use technology to present findings of research (communication and technology)
Design appropriate format for portfolio (initiative and enterprise)
Teaching Schedule
| Week beginning | Session - Topic | Element Performance Criteria | Assessment Tasks |
| 9 February 09 | ►Introduction and explanation of course ►OH&S practices discussed ►Types of fibres – check labels, samples, visual inspection ► Generic names and trade names ►Methods of fibre identification – burn tests, microscopic examination and chemical tests |
1.1 Fibres used in the clothing industry are identified. 1.2 Methods of identifying fibres are identified 1.4 Generic and trade names for fibres and fabrics are identified |
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| 16 February 09 | Cellulosic fibres | 1.1 | |
| 23 February 09 | Protein fibres | 1.1 | |
| 2 March 09 | Regenerated fibres |
1.1, 1.4 |
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| 9 March 09 | Synthetic fibres | 1.1, 1.4 | |
| 16 March 09 | Special fibres |
1.1, 1.4 | |
| 23 March 09 | REVISION |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
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| 30 March 09 | QUIZ | 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 | QUIZ 1 - Fibres |
| 6 April 09 | Easter Holidays | ||
| 20 April 09 | ►Discuss fabrications folio ►Weaving |
2.2 Construction processes of fabrics are described | |
| 27 April 09 | ►Weaves and knits ►Discuss fabric research assignment , provide names of fabrics to be researched |
2.2 | |
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4 May 09 BRING fabrics to class for checking |
Other fabrications | 2.2 | |
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11 May 09 BRING FABRICS TO CLASS SUBMIT fabrications folio |
►Fabric, physical and visual qualities ►Identifying staple and filament fibres in a fabric |
2.1 Fibres used in construction of a variety of fabrics are identified 3.1 Physical qualities of fabrics are described 3.2 Visual qualities of fabrics are described SUBMIT fabrications folio |
SUBMIT fabrications folio |
| 18 May 09 | Fabric research assignment | 1.3 Fabrics used in the clothing industry are identified 4.1 Common uses of fabrics are identified 1.4, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 |
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25 May 09 SUBMIT WRITTEN SECTION OF FABRIC RESEARCH |
Weaves - theory |
2.2 SUBMIT WRITTEN SECTION OF FABRIC RESEARCH (1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1) |
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| 1 June 09 | ►Knits – theory ►Non-wovens - theory |
2.2 | |
| 8 June 09 | POWERPOINT PRESENTATION | 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 | PPT PRESENTATION ON FABRIC RESEARCH |
| 15 June 09 | ►Collation of fabrics – bring fabric folio ►Special fabrics |
4.1 Common uses of fabrics are identified 4.2 Fabrics used in the workplace are identified |
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| 22 June 09 | Review of fabrics names and construction methods | 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 4.2 | |
| 22 June 09 | QUIZ 2 Feedback and maintenance |
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 4.2 |
QUIZ 2 - fabric identification, fabric construction identification and construction theory |
29 June 09 |
Term - Holidays |
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| 6 July 09 | Term - Holidays |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Parker, J., 2000. All about Silk. 6th printing. Washington: Rain City Publishing |
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Parker, J., 2000. All about Wool. 6th printing. Washington: Rain City Publishing |
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Parker, J., 2000. All about Cotton. 6th printing. Washington: Rain City Publishing |
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Kadolph, S., 2007. Textiles. 10th edition. U.S.A: Prentice Hall |
Other Resources
Check library for DVDs, videos, databases, e-journals and journals.
Overview of Assessment
The student will be given a range of assessment tasks including folio work, powerpoint presentation, research and quizzes.
Assessment Tasks
The student will be required to (1) organise a fabrications folio (2) give an oral presentation using PowerPoint on researched fabrics and (3) demonstrate knowledge and understanding by performing written assessments in class.
Assessment Method Marks Awarded
QUIZ 1 - fibre identification Written assessment performed in class 30 marks
FABRICATIONS FOLIO Practical assignment 20 marks
FABRIC RESEARCH findings Powerpoint presentation and written presentation 10 + 10 marks
QUIZ 2 – fabric identification Written assessment performed in class 30 marks
and construction methods
Assessment Matrix
| Elements | Quiz 1 | Fabrications folio | Fabric research | Quiz 2 |
| 1.1 | Y | |||
| 1.2 | Y | |||
| 1.3 | Y | Y | ||
| 1.4 | Y | Y | Y | |
| 2.1 | Y | Y | ||
| 2.2 | Y | Y | Y | |
| 3.1 | Y | |||
| 3.2 | Y | |||
| 4.1 | Y | |||
| 4.2 | Y |
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