Course Title: Produce knitted textile samples
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
Course Code: VART5906C
Course Title: Produce knitted textile samples
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5213 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Course Contact : Pat Jones
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259159
Course Contact Email:pat.jones@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Lavena Coughlin +61 3 99259127 lavena.coughlin@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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
Students will undertake colour and design Projects which will be applied into this practical /studio based course.
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform knitting techniques to enable students produce knitted samples.
This unit covers both the theory of knit structure and the hands-on skills required to set-up and operate a knitting machine.
Students will produce a range of samples suitable for use in commercial applications(fashion & homewares) as well as developing samples for the studio -based knit textile marketplace.
Students will also undertake research into current trends in the commercial knit textiles industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD4001A Produce knitted textile samples |
Element: |
1 Interpret production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Pattern requirements are analysed and design specifications discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements |
Element: |
2 Produce knitted design sample |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work |
Element: |
3 Check quality of sample |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met |
Element: |
4 Complete production process |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Knit faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications |
Learning Outcomes
This Studio based course will allow students to undertake a variety of projects and assessment tasks that will enable them to demonstrate skills and knowledge in the following;
• analyse design specifications and interpret production requirements
• identify and address faults
• make minor adjustments to equipment
• produce knitted samples according to design specifications
• monitor own work and conduct quality check of samples outcome
Details of Learning Activities
This Course is workshop and studio based.
Students will undetake a variety of practical based assignments that involve using yarns, hand tools, machinery and equipment in a safe manner, to develop a range of samples .
Students will learn to maintain detailed records of many of the processes used
There may be some industry visits, small group exercises, class discussion and demonstrations.
Teaching Schedule
Session | Learning Activity | Assessment |
1 |
Overview of Course - Discussion of Course requirements Studio orientation & OH&S requirements in the Studio Theory: Knit structure Prac: Technique – e-wrap cast on & closed edge cast off |
Knit 1 Technical file sample with Specs Sheet to be handed in Week 12 in Tech. file, part of Assessment Task 1 |
2 | Topic: Shaping fabric – Side edge shaping Theory: Methods of side shaping Technique: Increasing & decreasing using 2 different methods & multiple stitch shaping Prac: Knit shaped samples by manipulating the fabric edges |
Knit 3 Tech. file samples with Specs Sheet to be handed in week 12 in Tech. file, part of Assessment Task 1 |
3 | Technical Task 1: Quiz and Observation checklist |
Technical Task 1: Quiz and Observation checklist Knit 3 Tech. file samples with Specs Sheet to be handed in week 12 in Tech. file, part of Assessment Task 1 |
4 | Topic: Building shape within fabrics Technique: Partial knitting or flecharge Technique: Alternative cast-on/off method – Latch on/off Prac: Shaped samples & Latch cast-on/off sample |
Knit 3 Tech. file samples with Specs Sheet to be handed in week 12 in Tech. file, part of Assessment Task 1 |
5 | Topic: Technical Task 2: Knit a garment panel – in adult sizing Technique: Interpreting a shaped knitting pattern Prac: Knitting a shaped pattern |
Technical Task 2 – Knit a Front panel |
6 | Topic: Technical Task 2 - Complete Front panel Technique: Continue with Knitted Panel from previous week Prac: Knit Front panel Review of Technical file Discuss Concept Board Palette colours |
Technical Task 2– Knit a Front panel |
7 | Topic: Fabric patterning & Pattern cards Technique: Tuck stitch & Slip stitch & Fair Isle & Punch Lace Interpret Palette colours into Sample swatches Discuss Assessment Task 3 – Knit a Scarf Prac: Knitted sample ‘scarf’ |
Knit 1 large Tech. file sample and Specs Sheet to be handed in week 12 in Tech. file |
8 | Discuss Assessment Task 2– Concept Board (from Design class) & Swatch Book |
Hand-in Technical Task 2: Front panel |
9 | Topic: Select designs from Pattern card library and punch own card to interpret Concept Board Theme | Patterned Swatch book samples and Tech. file samples |
10 | Topic: Continue Assessment Task 2, Swatch Book | Patterned Swatch book samples and Tech file samples |
11 | Topic: Continue Assessment Task 2, Swatch Book | Patterned Swatch book samples and Tech. file samples |
12 | Topic: Discuss Assessment Task 3: Scarf |
Hand-in Assessment Task 2 – Part B Swatch book Hand in Assessment Task1 – Technical File Scarf samples |
13 | Topic: Assessment Task 3: Knit a Scarf Prac: Knit appropriate samples |
Scarf samples. |
14 | Topic: Assessment Task 3: Knit a Scarf Prac: Knit Scarf |
Scarf samples |
15 | Topic: Assessment Task 3: Knit a Scarf Prac: Knit Scarf |
Scarf samples |
16 | Topic: Assessment Task 3: Knit a Scarf Prac: Apply Finishing to Scarf |
Finish scarf |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Machine Knitting – Injoo Kim & Ruth Burbank |
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An illustrated Handbook of Machine Knitting - Janet Nabney |
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The Machine Knitting book - John Allen |
Other Resources
Students will need to bring to class the following items:
Workbook/plastic pocket folder for sample collection and recording, and writing materials - always
Tape measure
Tapestry needles - always
Calculator
Students will need to purchase their own yarn for assessment Task 3- Knit a Scarf in adult sizing
Overview of Assessment
To achieve successful completion of this course students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency. Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including:
- undertaking OHS checklists
- identify appropriate materials and equipment to use to knit samples
- maintian a technical file / work book to document processes and techniques
- create knitted samples
- use colour and design principals and elements to interpret a Theme
- maintain records and undertake analysis of production processes
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
Technical Task 1 - Quiz & Observation checklist . This is a Competency assessment Task and is not a Graded Task
Technical Task 2- Knit a front panel in adult sizing
Graded Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Technical file, containing all viable samples from class exercises. 30%
Samples must be presented on a specifications sheet Swatch book and concept board
Assessment Task 2- Swatch Book 35%
Assessment Task 3 - Knitted Scarf with associated workbook 35%
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Performance Criteria | Method of Assessment |
1. Interpret production requirements |
1.1 Pattern requirements are analysed and design specifications discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements 1.2 Desired effects of knitting are identified and appropriate knitting structure and technique selected to match required outcome 1.3 Materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques are selected according to design requirements |
Tech. File,Sample/Swatch book
|
2. Produce knitted design sample |
2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work |
Quiz & Observation Checklist Swatch book, KnittedScarf
|
3. Check quality of sample | 3.1 Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met 3.2 Knit faults and production problems are identified and causes determined 3.3 Knitting process, technique and materials used are analysed to determine necessary modifications to knitting techniques, processes or patterns |
Swatch book, Knitted Scarf |
4. Complete production process | 4.1 Knit faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications 4.2 Knitted sample is finished according to design specifications 4.3 Modifications and processes are documented 4.4 Outcomes are examined with appropriate personnel and possible modifications to design are discussed and documented |
Tech File and Swatch book Knitted Scarf and workbook Tech File and Scarf workbook |
Total Items: 5 1. Quiz & Observation checklist 2. Front Panel 3. Technical File 4 Swatchbook and Concept board 5. Knitted Scarf |
Other Information
This course is delivered in a simulated industry environment. While students are working in studios or workshops they are expected to adhere to all OH&S policies and procedures.
- Flat fully covered shoes must be worn at all times.
- When operating knit machines long hair must be tied back
- Jewellery that could be caught in machines, such as necklaces and earings, must be removed.
- No food and drink to be brought into workshops
- Students at this level must ALWAYS work under supervision.
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