Course Title: Grade shaped patterns

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2010

Course Code: GRAP5202C

Course Title: Grade shaped patterns

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5202 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Course Contact : Mandy Penton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259202

Course Contact Email:mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mary Mirt

PH: 99259243

mary.mirt@rmit.edu.au

Sandie Benson

PH: 99259136

sandra.benson@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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

LMTFD4013A Grade 2D Shaped Patterns

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to conduct grading of shaped or 3D patterns for fashion garments.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	LMTFD5016A Grade shaped patterns
Element:	1. Analyse size of market
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Market is researched for averages and differences. 1.2 Body growth o f target market is analysed. 1.3 Data of target market is collected for measurement table. 1.4 Appropriate base size is selected. 1.5 Appropriate grading methodology is selected.
Element:	2. Develop a shaped grade plan
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Design brief and specifications are interpreted. 2.2 Target market and intended purpose of design is discussed and clarified with designer. 2.3 Measurement table is analysed. 2.4 Growth of circumference and length increments is identified and size table is constructed. 2.5 Base pattern pieces are identified. 2.6 Grade points are allocated. 2.7 Grade rule table is constructed.
Element:	3. Grade pattern
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Stacking or outlay requirements, including direction are determined. 3.2 Pattern is graded manually using patternmaking technical skills or by computer, according to OHS practices . 3.3 If stacking, stack points or lines are identified. 3.4 Integrity of pattern attributes is preserved during grading. 3.5 All pattern pieces are accurately labelled with all necessary pattern marking symbols . 3.6 Pattern is checked for accuracy and appropriate action taken, if necessary.
Element:	4. Prepare portfolio
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Shaped patterns and markers are prepared and presented in preparation for production. 4.2 Specification documents are prepared as required.
Element:	5. Maintain records
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Records are maintained and documentation completed. 5.2 Patterns are filed.

Learning Outcomes

In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required in the grading of a range of 3D or shaped patterns for garments where the focus is on taking into account differences in body growth for a specialised fit. Delivery of this unit will be taught on a relevant computer software package for grading patterns.

Details of Learning Activities

Practical workshops in a computerised setting used computer aided software (Gerber or Lectra)and appropriate hardware including digitiser and full-scale and scaled printers, following industry practices, incorporating all of the required learning outcomes as listed.

Teaching Schedule

WEEK 1
Introduction to course
Assessment breakdown
Review of grading – master grade method
Quick demo of computer aided grading

WEEK 2
Revise digitising process
Digitising of skirt style
Grading of basic skirt on screen

WEEK 3
Skirt style grade
Create a Model for skirt style
Enter cutting & fabric information

WEEK 4
Marker making process using computer aided software (Gerber or Lectra)
Marker making of skirt style:
Fill in marker making sheet

WEEK 5
Complete skirt marker making
Plotting of basic skirt block -full scale & mini of graded nest

WEEK 6
Basic bodice block grade

WEEK 7
Shirt style grade

WEEK 8
Marker making of shirt style

WEEK 9
Pant block grade

WEEK 10
Pant style grade

WEEK 11
Marker making of pant style

WEEK 12
Start project/assignment

WEEK 13
Continue project/assignment

WEEK 14
Continue project/assignment

WEEK 15
Continue project/assignment

WEEK 16
Assessment/feedback session

Please note that this teaching schedule may be subject to change with prior notification.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Detailed course and assessment requirements and information will be made available to you first week of class. Specific details will be explained to you during scheduled classes.

This course comprises both practical and theory components within a computer laboratory. You will be expected to attend and participate in class activities.


As well as class activities you will be required to undertake research and assessment practice outside of regular class times and participate in formal assessment tasks.


PLEASE NOTE: work that has not been authenticated during class as your own work will not be considered for assessment.

Assessment Tasks

Students need to successfully complete every assessment task to industry standard to attain competency in this course.

Class work/activities – 50%
Project/assignment – 50%

Assessment Matrix

	Class exercises	Project/Assignment
1. Analyse size of market	X	X
2. Develop a shaped grade plan	X	X
3. Grade pattern	X	X
4. Prepare portfolio	X	X
5. Maintain records	X	X

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