Course Title: Sew design prototypes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: GRAP5237C
Course Title: Sew design prototypes
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
Sharon Koenig - sharon.koenig@rmit.edu.au
Pam Dunston - pamela.dunston@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
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to assemble a prototype garment using commercial machines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4016B Sew design prototypes |
Element: |
1. Prepare for garment assembly |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Relevant information on design elements is collected and |
Element: |
2. Assemble garment components |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Components are assembled according to OHS practices, |
Element: |
3. Complete work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Required hand sewing and finishing is undertaken |
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn a range of skills in a simulated work environment. Including the skills and knowledge required to assemble a range of prototype garments using different sewing machines and equipment.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is integrated with LMTFD4011B Cut Fabric for Prototype Designs and LMTFD4007B Conduct Quality assurance for garments to form a cluster called ‘Production Prototypes.’
PLANNED LEARNING EXPERIENCES – SEW DESIGN PROTOTYPES
1. Trainer assisted use of self-paced learning materials
2. Observation tasks during which learners observe garment assembly processes.
3. Safety procedures and practices: demonstrations and practice in making safe use of materials and equipment.
4. Examination of specification formats and practice in developing assembly plans
5. Machine set-ups including doing adjustments to settings; needle and thread type selection by comparing the characteristic of different fabrics
6. Receiving work-pieces; practice in handling work correctly including participation in a production run such as a Just in Time activity.
7. Doing quality checks: activities in identification of faults by reference to specifications and procedures for correcting faults
8. Giving and receiving relevant information; activities related to record keeping procedures
Garment construction practice relating to sewing operations and techniques for preparing and assembling whole garments according to specifications and timelines.
Teaching Schedule
Nominal Hours: 60 hours which includes 16 hours of outside class activity consisting of 1 hour per week to complete assembly plans and garment construction.
Teaching Schedule
Weeks 1-3: Garment 1 -Complex Garment Construction.
Weeks 4-6: Garment 2 - Complex Garment Construction and sewing including Sampler.
Weeks7-8: Garment 3 - Complex Garment Construction and sewing with knitted fabric.
Weeks9-11: Garment 4 – Complex Garment Construction.
Weeks 12-15: Garment 5 - Complex Garment Construction and sewing of a holistic project.
Week 16: Presentation.
Please note that due to unforseen circumstances this schedule is subject to change.
More detail will be available on your weekly planner which you will receive during week 1 of classes.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Course specific information on RMIT Blackboard |
Other Resources
Sewing equipment as prescribed in Department equipment List
Covered shoes must be worn for OH&S reasons
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 Tasks
Garment 1-20%
Garment 2 -20%
Garment 3-10%
Garment 4-20%
Garment 5 -30%
Each garment assessment includes:
Finished garment
Samplers
Assembly Plans
Collated and sequenced class work & notes
Sewing Activities
All garments must be sucessfully completed to be deemed competent and to validate the full range of skills required have been developed in this course and for the student to achieve a pass grade, All garments must be sucessfully completed by due dates for a graded assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Garment 1 20% |
Garment 2 20% |
Garment 3 10% |
Garment 4 20% |
Garment 5 30% |
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