Course Title: Identify fibres and fabrics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
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
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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 |
Element: |
1. Identify fibres and fabrics |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Fibres used in clothing industry are identified 2.1 Fibres used in construction of a variety of fabrics are identified 3.1 Physical qualities of fabrics are described 4.1 Common uses of fabrics 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 (Problem solving)
Research, collect and analyse data on fabrics and their uses (Planning and organising)
Group discussion on fibre, yarn and fabric qualities (Teamwork)
Work in a group to brainstorm and provide feedback on fabric findings (Teamwork and initiative and enterprise)
Use technology to prepare assignments (Communication and 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 assignments (Initiative and enterprise)
Teaching Schedule
Week No Topic
1 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 IDENTIFY FIBRES AND FABRICS
2 Cellulosic fibres Cotton, Linen
3 Protein fibres Wool, Silk, other animal fibres
4 Regenerated fibres Rayon, Viscose, Tencel, Modal, Lyocell, Bamboo
5 Synthetic fibres, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic Special fibres
6 REVISION►Discuss FABRIC RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT , provide names of fabrics to be researched
7 IN CLASS WRITTEN ASSESSMENT 1 PURCHASE FABRICS ►Communicate ideas and information
8 Weaving theory: plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pile
Discuss FABRICATIONS FOLIO DESCRIBE FABRIC CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
9 BRING FABRICS TO CLASS ►Weaves 2.2
10 Knitting theory: weft and warp knits ►Other fabrications - theory: non woven’s
11 SUBMIT FABRICATIONS FOLIO
Fabric, physical and visual qualities: firmness, softness, handle, weight, grain, gauge, drape, porosity, covering power, count, light penetration, colours,
textures, patterns, right side/wrong side
Identifying staple and filament fibres in a fabric
DESCRIBE QUALITIES OF FABRICS
SUBMIT FABRICATIONS FOLIO 2.2
12 Fabric research assignment: fibre fabric and blends
bias, stretch, fraying, feel, handle, shrinkage DETERMINE USES OF FABRICS
13 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (may go for 2 weeks depending on numbers presenting) ►Communicate ideas and information
PPT PRESENTATION ON FABRIC RESEARCH
14 Special fabrics 4.2 Fabrics used in the workplace are identified
15 Collation of fabrics – bring fabric folio
Review of fabrics names and construction methods 1.3 Fabrics used in the clothing industry are identified
16 STUDENT ASSESSMENT WEEK IN CLASS WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
IN CLASS WRITTEN ASSESSMENT 2 - fabric identification, fabric construction identification and construction theory
17 TEACHER ASSESSMENT WEEK Feedback and maintenance
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Kadolph S, 2011, 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
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.
Written assessment 1 - fibre identification Written assessment performed in class 30 marks
FABRICATIONS Practical assignment 20 marks
FABRIC RESEARCH Oral presentation 20 marks
Written assessment 2 – fabric identification and construction methods Written assessment performed in class 30 marks
Assessment Matrix
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