Course Title: Advanced Design Concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: GRAP5113L
Course Title: Advanced Design Concepts
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5166 - Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear
Course Contact : Rhonda Ingwersen
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9214
Course Contact Email:rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Design Team:
Margaret Parker – margaret.parker@rmit.edu.au
Kirsty Gorter – kirsty.gorter@rmit.edu.au
Sylvia Walsh – sylvia.walsh@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 35
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: Design Concepts and Development A and B
Co-requisites: CAD Design Concepts, Product Development and Production 1 & 2
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge required for the development and presentation of garment design concepts to the client within specified enterprise guidelines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTPDCL05A Develop/present design concept/s within specified guidelines |
Element: |
Cost range/garment in conjunction with production area |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Cost/price points are determined and confirmed. |
Element: |
Cost range/garment in conjunction with production area |
Performance Criteria: |
a. All items and resources required for the range/garment are checked and confirmed. |
Element: |
Develop design concepts and details in consultation with others |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Ideas are discussed and interpreted to develop a perception of what is required. |
Element: |
Develop design concepts and details in consultation with others |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Concepts are developed to identify the range of possibilities. |
Element: |
Generate and select initial concepts in consultation with others |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Information required for the proposal is confirmed through consultation with the client and/or other relevant personnel. |
Element: |
Generate and select initial concepts in consultation with others |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Working drawings/artwork are prepared, in consultation with others to assist interpretation of requirements. |
Element: |
Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures. |
Element: |
Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Agreement on design brief is confirmed with client in accordance with workplace requirements. |
Element: |
Research fashion garment |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Fashion and garment trends are researched and relevant information relating to the design project is obtained, including availability of materials. |
Element: |
Research fashion garment |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Trends in fabrics, etc. are researched for performance, colour, availability, care/maintenance requirements and suitability to project or design. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit Students will:
1. Research fashion trends identifying market categories, themes, colours/texture/fabrics and garment types and details
2. Work in a team or consult with peers on design concepts
3. Apply advanced trade sketching techniques including design specifications to industry standards
4. Apply advanced presentation skills when preparing range concepts and specifications
5. Demonstrate use of both manual and CAD techniques
6. Consider point of sale/price point constraints when designing and prepare relevant specifications
7. Work to design brief requirements including point of sale/price point constraints
8. Develop presentation techniques for specialist fashion categories including men’s and children’s wear.
Details of Learning Activities
1. Research fashion trends identifying market categories, themes, colours/texture/fabrics and garment types and details.
2. Work in a team or consult with peers on design concepts.
3. Apply advanced trade sketching techniques including design specifications to industry standards.
4. Apply advanced presentation skills when preparing range concepts and specifications.
5. Consider point of sale/price point constraints when designing and prepare relevant specifications.
6. Work to design brief requirements including point of sale/price point constraints.
7. Develop presentation techniques for specialist fashion categories including men’s and children’s wear.
Teaching Schedule
Weekly outlines will be made available during the first scheduled class.
Topics:
Trends research
Design Brief including Colourways and range planning
Advanced Trade sketching and presentation skills
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Stecker, Pamela, 1996, Fashion Design Manual, Macmillan Education Australia Pty Ltd, South Melbourne. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
Produce advanced accurate trade sketches and presentation drawings by following design brief.
• Producing templates for specialist fashion categories including children’s and menswear.
• Use a variety of media, techniques, formates and presentation styles to professional standards.
• Complete research project in fashion trends.
• Explore the use of computer aided design as a media for presentation to industry standards.
• Written design rationale as required.
• Produce accurate garment design specifications.
• Produce costing specifications.
• Participate in the presentation of garment designs to a group as required.
Assessment Tasks
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate completion of each topic.
Topic 1 – Design assignment – 60%
Class work – 40%
Assessment Matrix
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