Course Title: Design and produce experimental textiles

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: VART5917C

Course Title: Design and produce experimental textiles

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5213 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development

Course Contact : Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9171

Course Contact Email:peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

douglas.mcmamus@rmit.edu.au

99259514

511.0104D

Nominal Hours: 120

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

Nil

Course Description

This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to apply manipulation processes to design and produce original and creative textiles.

To successfully complete this competency it is highly recommended that you complete LMTTD4010A Apply Manipulation techniques to Create Experimental Samples (VART 5910C)


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTTD5004A Design and produce experimental textiles

Element:

1.Develop original textile product design

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Requirements or parametres for design are identified and analysed
1.2 Research is conducted to generate design ideas
1.3 Ideas are explored using computer aided or other design tools and design concepts are developed and
reviewed against requirements and with consideration of application, principles of design and elements of design
1.4 Design concept is selected and communication tools are used to present design concept to appropriate
personnel for feedback.
1.5 Feedback is received and considered in line with design concepts
1.6 Design concept is modified and improved where possible.

Element:

2. Select, develop and plan manipulation process

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Appropriate materials and manipulation techniques to achieve desired effect are
selected and materials are sourced.
2.2 Processes used to achieve different manipulations are described and technical aspects of production are
identified
2.3 Specification sheet is completed to guide production
2.4 Calculations are undertaken as required to determine textile and material quantities
2.5 Tools and equipment required for production are selected and prepared

Element:

3 Manipulate materials to produce experimental samples

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Workstation is set up according to specifications for work.
3.2 Textiles and materials to be manipulated are checked against quality standards.
3.2 Two and three-dimensional manipulation techniques are undertaken to achieve design effects for sample and
according to OH&S practices.
3.4 Material or process faults are identified and probably cause determined and addressed

 

Element:

4.Evaluate design and production processes.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Manipulated textile sample is assessed against design concept and specifications.
4.2 Design is analysed and evaluated to identify opportunities for improvement.
4.3 Manipulation techniques are evaluated to identify opportunities for improvement.
4.4 Modifications to design or process are explored using CAD or other design tools and communicated with appropriate personnel
4.5 Modifications and design are finalised and all processes and improvements are documented.
 

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

 

This studio based course will enable students to gain an understanding of experimental textile processes, in contemporary art and design practice.

Students will be expected to undertake practical tasks, problem solving exercises, research and design briefs to inform personal conceptual responses to projects undertaken.


Teaching Schedule

 Week 1 Botanica  Revison Project

Week 2.   POSSIBILITIES 

’manipulation’ exploration of material and properties to produce 3D outcome. Exercise
3.2 Textiles and materials to be manipulated are checked against quality standards.
3.2 Two and three-dimensional manipulation techniques are undertaken to achieve design effects for sample and
according to OH&S practices.

Research project

Contemporary textile practice, mini research  [group assignment]

1.1 Requirements or parametres for design are identified and analysed
1.2 Research is conducted to generate design ideas

Week 3. mini research presentations to group
Week 4. explore Concept theme discussion

Week 5, 6, 7. construct / production

2.1 Appropriate materials and manipulation techniques to achieve desired effect are
selected and materials are sourced.
2.2 Processes used to achieve different manipulations are described and technical aspects of production are
identified
2.3 Specification sheet is completed to guide production
2.4 Calculations are undertaken as required to determine textile and material quantities
2.5 Tools and equipment required for production are selected and prepared

 

Week 8 research project
contemporary textile artist; mini research [group project]

1.1 Requirements or parametres for design are identified and analysed
1.2 Research is conducted to generate design ideas 
 

Week 9 presentation

1.4 Design concept is selected and communication tools are used to present design concept to appropriate
personnel for feedback.
1.5 Feedback is received and considered in line with design concepts
 

Week 10bio mimicry exhibition, pop up show,

art , science,  technology , craft
research / material /subject.

How to explore concepts in contemporary art textile practice
Choosing materials processes

Choosing process materials communication
reflection feedback digital, laser, transfer

2.2 Processes used to achieve different manipulations are described and technical aspects of production are
identified
 

week 11 digital code high end outcomes / process

 4.4 Modifications to design or process are explored using CAD or other design tools and communicated with
appropriate personnel
 

Week 12 ,13, 15, 16

Studio flexible learning
 2.1 Appropriate materials and manipulation techniques to achieve desired effect are
selected and materials are sourced.
2.2 Processes used to achieve different manipulations are described and technical aspects of production are
identified
2.3 Specification sheet is completed to guide production
2.4 Calculations are undertaken as required to determine textile and material quantities
2.5 Tools and equipment required for production are selected and prepared
 

 Week 14 Feedback reflection

 1.4 Design concept is selected and communication tools are used to present design concept to appropriate
personnel for feedback.
1.5 Feedback is received and considered in line with design concepts
1.6 Design concept is modified and improved where possible.

Week 17Submission for exhibition 
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Braddock and O’Mahony, Techno Textiles Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design, Thames and Hudson
Janet De Boer (ed) Dyeing for Fibres and Fabrics                                                                                          Lesley Cresswell, Textile Designers at the Cutting Edge, Forbes Publication
Nadine Kathe Monem, Contemporary Textiles Black Dog Publishing 2008
Annie Trevellian Bleach, Buckle and Burn, ANU Institute of the Arts
Kate Wells, Fabric Printing and Dyeing, Conran Octupus 1997                                                                   Textile View Magazine, Selvedge Magazine, International Textiles - other current journals and magazines.

William Myers, Bio Design, Thames and Hudson

sarah E Braddock and Jane Harris Digital Visions for Fashion & Textiles Thames and Hudson


Other Resources

Scissors, assorted fabrics, masking tape, tape measure, ruler, note books
Lab coats, fully covered, shoes, gloves, rags.


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.

Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner.

Students will be awarded a graded assessment only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period on the first assessment attempt.

Units assessed as ‘not yet competent’ on a first assessment attempt and ‘competent’ on a second or subsequent attempt are to have results amended to competent but are not eligible for grading.

Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher.
All work must be submitted by the due date. Late submission will lead to penalties. 


Assessment Tasks

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.

Detailed Project Briefs with information on the submission items and assessmetn breakdown will be provided in class sessions and on Blackboard

PROJECT ONE

Graded assessment 40%

Neck piece, wool wearable project
Reinterpret, reinvent, restyle the scarf as a contemporary textile piece
To be exhibited at Scarf Festival this porject is aligned with aligned with Wool porject sustainable practice 

PROJECT TWO

Graded assessment 40%

Bio mimicry exhibition, pop up show,

Develop a contemporary textile using the theme of bio mimicry and art, science, technology ,craft practice
 

 RESEARCH PROJECT A

Graded group assessment 10%
research project . contemporary textile practice, mini research neck wear [group assignment]

 

RESEARCH PROJECT B

Graded group assessment 10%

Contemporary textile artist; mini research [group project]

 


Assessment Matrix

   

Other Information

This course is run in a workshop environment, to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards students are required to wear sturdy footwear with covered toe protection, and other personal protective equipment where instructed.

Full project briefs will be handed out in classs time

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