Course Title: Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2009
Course Code: GRAP5225C
Course Title: Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5220 - 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
Kirsty Gorter - kirsty.gorter@rmit.edu.au
Sylvia Walsh - sylvia.walsh@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to draw an accurate trade or technical drawing based on specifications and a design.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD3004B Draw a trade drawing for fashion design |
Element: |
1. Prepare drawing tools and equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Drawing tools and equipment are selected. |
Element: |
2. Prepare workstation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Workbench and seating are set up according to OH&S practices. |
Element: |
3. Interpret design brief or specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Trade drawing requirements are investigated and identified from Criteria are design brief. |
Element: |
4. Use template to produce trade drawing |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Quality criteria are used in trade drawing. |
Element: |
5. Complete work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Trade drawing is inspected against quality standards. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to develop accurate trade or technical drawings as required to interpret and clarify a garment design in a simulated fashion work area.
Details of Learning Activities
The course is integrated with LMTCL2011B Draw & Interpret a Basic sketch to form a cluster or learning program called Fashion Drawing
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to draw an accurate trade or technical drawing based on specifications and a design.
• This is a manual drawing class using primarily, pencil and fine line pen.
• In this course you will be involved in theoretical and practical fashion drawing tasks.
• You will be drawing garments and garment components, from a variety of sources such as magazines and samples, to Fashion industry standards.
• You will be expected to attend, participate and complete each task to the required standard, to be eligible to be assessed and to continue with the next task.
• You will be required to undertake research and assessment practice outside of regular class times.
• You are reminded of the learning expectation that you will complete an equal amount of research time outside of class as you do in class to further you understanding and to be deemed competent in this course.
• Your work needs to be authenticated in class to be eligible for assessment.
Teaching Schedule
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances this schedule is subject to change. Weekly outlines of topics to be covered and activities completed will be made available at the beginning of scheduled classes.
Topics:
Week 1
Introduction to course and equipment required.
Eight head template figure (female).
Drawing techniques: using the layout paper, tracing, copying, using the light box, pencil, using the fine liner.
Developing garment templates for trade sketching; bodice, skirt, waisted pant and hipster jean, set-in sleeve shirt, magyar/raglan shape.
Week 2
Draw skirts. Draw pleats and pintucks.
Week 3
Draw shirts and bodices.
Week 4
Collar variations and construction. sleeve types and plackets. The use of “blow-ups”, highlighting details.
Week 5
Draw dresses, gathering, shirring, flounce
Week 6
Draw garment wrap and shawl collar.
Week 7
Draw Draw tailored jacket: collar and revere.
Week 8
Continue drawing tailored jacket, single and double breasted, front and back view.
Week 9
Feedback studio appointments
Week 10
Continue drawing tailored jacket, single and double breasted, front and back view.
Week 11
Tailored pant and jeans. Draw zip openings. Draw pockets.
Week 12
Draw yarn knitted garment.
Week 13
Drawing lingerie and swimwear.
Week 14
Denim Jacket
Make trade sketch of a classic denim jacket from a sample. Draw and discuss jacket silhouette and detail variations.
Considering the constraints of the brief, make 15 clear rough sketches using a consistent scale for peer comment.
Week 15
Show your design ideas to peers for constructive comment.
Draw up 5 denim jacket variations that you wish to be considered for selection, using fine line pen. Select final design and colour up with markers.
Week 16
Workplace fashion drawing task - Due at end of class.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Jenkyn Jones. S., Fashion Design 2nd Edition. |
References
Stecker, Pamela, 1996, Fashion Design Manual, Macmillan Education Australia Pty Ltd, South Melbourne; |
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McKelvey, Kathryn & Janine Munslow, Fashion Design: Process, Innovation & Practice, Blackewell. |
Other Resources
Essential Learning Resources students need to bring for all design subjects:
• A3 folio for handing in your work for assessment
• A3 plastic sleeves
• Selection of pencils: H, HB and 2B
• A3 cartridge paper or pad
• Blank layout pad for rough ideas
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. 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
Assessment 1
Garment Details Assignment
80%
Assessment 2
Simulated workplace fashion drawing task (includes competency in holistic Design project) 20%
Assessment Matrix
Assessment 1 Garment Details Assignment 80% |
Assessment 2 Simulated workplace fashion drawing task (includes competency in holistic Design project) 20% |
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1. Prepare tools and equipment | X | X |
2. Prepare workstation | X | X |
3. Identify basic design styles | X | X |
4.Interpret sketch | X | X |
5. Interpret design brief or specification. | X | X |
6. Use templates | X | X |
7. Complete work | X | X |
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