Course Title: Product Development and Production 1

Part A: Course Overview

Course ID: 030815

Program: C5115

Course Title: Product Development and Production 1

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 135.0

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.

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP5118L

Brunswick Campus

TAFE

350T Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Term1 2007

Course Contact: Rhonda Ingwersen

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9214

Course Contact Email: rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

Students develop skills in researching fashion trends and developing design concepts. Activities are designed to enable learners to interpret designs, then to develop accurate patterns according to the principles of good fit and production specifications.
This will include designing and producing a range of garments for a clothing enterprise through a specific design brief either in conjunction with a manufacturer or in a simulation.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Design Concepts & Development A & B, Pattern Development A & B, Sew Garments



National Competency Codes and Titles

LMTMTGN01A

Prepare procedures and specifications

Elements:

LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements

LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications

LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals

LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards

LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records

LMTPDCL06A/02 Construct the block

LMTPDCL05A

Develop/present design concept/s within specified guidelines

Elements:

LMTPDCL05A/01 Research fashion and garment

LMTPDCL05A/02 Generate and select initial concepts in consultation with others

LMTPDCL05A/03 Develop design concepts and details in consultation with others

LMTPDCL05A/04 Cost range/garment in conjunction with production area

LMTPDCL05A/05 Maintain records

LMTPDCL06A

Construct block to make patterns

Elements:

LMTPDCL06A/01 Interpret the design

LMTPDCL06A/03 Construct and adjust toiles

LMTPDCL06A/04 Develop and complete final blocks

LMTPDCL06A/05 Maintain records

LMTPRCL14A

Assemble/fit custom-made/bespoke garments

Elements:

LMTPRCL14A/01 Prepare garment pieces

LMTPRCL14A/02 Assemble garment

LMTPRCL14A/03 Finish garment

LMTPRCL14A/04 Conduct final fitting

LMTPRCL14A/05 Maintain document


Learning Outcomes

Refer to Part B of guide


Overview of Assessment

Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the students own work will not be considered for assessment. All work must be produced within time requirements.
Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
- Research trends and other relevant information
- Develop concepts and story board theme
- Prepare artwork, sketches and specifications
- Interpret and analyse the designs from the range
- Construct patterns for use in garment production
- Prepare and assemble pieces for garment assembly and conduct fittings
- Complete specification, procedures and costing for range of garment
- Communicate effectively with design team and clients
- Ensure workplace health and safety policies and statutory regulations are adhered to