Course Title: Use electronic fashion design tools
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: GRAP5212C
Course Title: Use electronic fashion design tools
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5210 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management
Course Contact : Janette Wotherspoon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1914
Course Contact Email:janette.wotherspoon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge to use a range of electronic design programs and equipment such as software programs and computing technology.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools |
Element: |
1. Identify design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Design specifications are identified and interpreted. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Practical Class Exercises and Project Based activities
Teaching Schedule
Week Beginning | Session – Topic | Element Performance Criteria |
Assessment Tasks |
9 February 09 | Introduction to course outcomes and assessment requirements Assess prior knowledge of software applications Introduction to basic Photoshop – photo editing File Formats and File Management |
1, 2, 3, 4 | Questionnaire – word document Photo – fully edited photo ID inserted into the questionnaire. |
16 February 09 | Scanning images Scanning Drawings - logos Scanning fabrics Image quality fundamentals Image editing File saving |
2, 3 | Class exercises |
23 February 09 | Text and Type tool functions Using colour in drawings Using colour in fabrics Using colour in photos Creating - custom Colour Applying colour Printing colour |
2, 3 | Class exercises |
2 March 09 | Creating Selections on Images Editing selections Using Select menu commands |
2 | Class Activities Assessment Quiz 1 |
9 March 09 | Using Photoshop Layers Applying Photoshop layer styles |
2 | Class activities |
16 March 09 | Photoshop filters and effects | 2 | Class activities |
23 March 09 | Page layout - Guidelines and Grids Creating basic prints repeats for fabric printing |
2 | Class activities Assessment Quiz 2 |
30 March 09 | Assessment task 1 Student consultation and feedback |
1,2,3,4 | Assessment – complete final project requirement – section 1 |
6 April 09 | Easter Holidays | ||
13 April 09 | Easter Holidays | ||
20 April 09 | Vector shapes in Photoshop Creating Pattern repeats Draping Pattern Repeats on Photos |
1,2 | Assessment – complete final project requirement – section 2 |
27 April 09 | Introduction to Illustrator Basics Importing vector shapes from Photoshop Using Type functions Using Colour Editing vector shapes |
2 | Class activities |
4 May 09 | Use Shape Transform functions Object menu – basic commands Create basic fabric swatches Colour fabric swatches |
1,2 | Class activities |
11 May 09 | Drawing with illustrator tools Create Basic Garment Specification Drawings |
1,2,3 | Class activities |
18 May 09 | Add design detail to Specification Drawings Create a basic library of specification drawings Add basic patterns to drawings |
1,2,3,4 | Class Exercises Assessment Quiz 3 |
25 May 09 | Excel – create basic specification sheets Create layout for presentation of final drawings |
1,2,3,4 | Class exercises |
1 June 09 | Finalise project requirements for assessment section 3 | 1,2,3,4 | Assessment – complete final project requirement – section 3 |
8 June 09 | Create Weave designs using illustrator tools | 1,2 | Class exercises |
15 June 09 | Create Knit designs using illustrator tools | 1,2 | Class exercises |
22 June 09 |
Apply pattern to final drawings Student consultation and feedback |
1,2,3,4 | Class exercises Assessment – complete final project requirement – section 4 |
29 June 09 | Term Holidays | ||
6 July 09 | Term Holidays | ||
13 July 09 | Introduction to Course and Requirements for semester 2 | 1,2,3,4 | Assessment quiz 4 Present Final Semester 1 Assessment Project |
20 July 09 | Using software in combination Creating Graphics and Logos for commercial /business marketing material |
1,2,3,4 | Class exercises |
27 July 09 | Use word processing and design software to create reports and presentations | 1,2 | Class exercises |
3 August 09 | Creating and compiling questionnaires in excel for market analysis | 1,2 | Class exercises |
10 August 09 | Creating Accurate Technical Illustrations – | 1,2,3 | Class exercises |
17 August 09 | Measuring garments to drawings Drawing garment detail accurately Applying technical drawing skills to a specific industry sector brief |
1,2,3 | Assessment Requirement 2 |
24 August 09 | Creating illustrated construction detail for excel - specification sheets. Using digital photo editing facilities for garment construction information in specification details |
1,2,3 | Class exercises |
31 August 09 | PDF Presentations PowerPoint Presentations File formats and file archiving for presentations Inserting images and data into presentations |
1,2,3,4 | Class exercises Assessment Quiz 2 |
7 September 09 | Developing presentations according to design brief requirement | 1,2,3,4 | Assessment Requirement 3 – development and consultation |
14 September 09 | Term Holidays | ||
21 September 09 | Term Holidays | ||
28 September 09 | Developing presentations Student consultation and feedback |
1,2,3,4 | Assessment Requirement 3 - finalising |
5 October 09 | Creating presentation layouts in Photoshop and illustrator Fundamentals of creating storyboards |
1,2,3,4 | Class exercises |
12 October 09 | Creating storyboards for Product Development | 1,2,3,4 | Class exercises |
19 October 09 | Creating detailed instructional and mechanical diagrams | 1,2 | Class exercises |
26 October 09 | Design a range of socks for the current market | 1,2,3,4 | Class exercises |
2 November 09 | Graph the socks for the Lonati machine Interpret the correct colour guides for transferring to knit machinery – sock feeder groups |
1,2,3,4 | Class exercises Assessment quiz 3 |
9 November 09 | Development of content for major presentation Student consultation and feedback |
1,2,3,4 | Class exercises |
16 November 09 | Development of content for major presentation Student consultation and feedback |
1,2,3,4 | Class exercises |
23 November 09 | Major presentation – date to be advised | Final assessment requirement |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. This course may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant courses.
Assessment Tasks
1.Class exercises - Pactical 20% (10% each semester)
2.Assessment quiz - Written 20% (10% each semester)
3. Semester 1 – Project - Digital presentation 30%
4. Semester 2 - Project - Digital Printing and Digital presentation 30%
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Practical exercises | Self management Planning and Organising | Prepare Final project requirements |
1. Identify design brief | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2. Use design tools | Yes | - | Yes |
3. Assess electronic outputs | Yes | Yes | - |
4. Maintain electronic design systems | - | - | Yes |
Other Information
This guideline maybe subject to change without notice.
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