Course Title: Grade shaped patterns

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2009

Course Code: GRAP5248C

Course Title: Grade shaped patterns

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

Hoa Pham

PH: 9925 9237

hoa.pham@rmit.edu.au

Mary Mirt

PH: 99259243

mary.mirt@rmit.edu.au

Sandy Benson

PH: 99259259

sandra.beson@rmit.edu.au

Cathy Chen

PH: 99259229

cathy.chen@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

LMTFD4013B - Grade 2D patterns

Course Description

The unit applies to the allometric grading of 3D or shaped patterns for garments where the focus is on taking into account differences in body growth for a specialised fit.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD5016B Grade shaped patterns

Element:

1. Analyse size of market

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Market is researched for averages and differences.

1.2 Body growth o f target market is analysed.

1.3 Data of target market is collected for measurement table.

1.4 Appropriate base size is selected.

1.5 Appropriate grading methodology is selected.

Element:

2. Develop a shaped grade plan

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Design brief and specifications are interpreted.

2.2 Target market and intended purpose of design is discussed and clarified with designer.

2.3 Measurement table is analysed.

2.4 Growth of circumference and length increments is identified and size table is constructed.

2.5 Base pattern pieces are identified.

2.6 Grade points are allocated.

2.7 Grade rule table is constructed.

Element:

3. Grade pattern

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Stacking or outlay requirements, including direction are determined.

3.2 Pattern is graded manually using patternmaking technical skills or by computer, according to OHS practices .

3.3 If stacking, stack points or lines are identified.

3.4 Integrity of pattern attributes is preserved during grading.

3.5 All pattern pieces are accurately labelled with all necessary pattern marking symbols .

3.6 Pattern is checked for accuracy and appropriate action taken, if necessary.

Element:

4. Prepare portfolio

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Shaped patterns and markers are prepared and presented in preparation for production.

4.2 Specification documents are prepared as required.


Element:

5. Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Records are maintained and documentation completed.

5.2 Patterns are filed.



Learning Outcomes


The learner will be required to develop the knowledge and skills associated with problem solving and planning and organising to determine size and grading requirements and select base pattern. Communication and numeracy skills are used to analyse and determine required pattern information and complete pattern documentation. Self management skills are used to ensure conformance of grading to quality standards and market requirements.


Details of Learning Activities

Practical workshops in a computerised setting used computer aided software (Gerber or Lectra)and appropriate hardware including digitiser and full-scale and scaled printers, following industry practices, incorporating all of the required learning outcomes as listed.


Teaching Schedule

WEEK 1
Introduction to course
Assessment breakdown
Review of grading – master grade method
Quick demo of computer aided grading

WEEK 2
Revise digitising process
Digitising of skirt style
Grading of basic skirt on screen

WEEK 3
Skirt style grade
Create a Model for skirt style
Enter cutting & fabric information

WEEK 4
Marker making process using computer aided software (Gerber or Lectra)
Marker making of skirt style:
Fill in marker making sheet

WEEK 5
Complete skirt marker making
Plotting of basic skirt block -full scale & mini of graded nest

WEEK 6
Basic bodice block grade

WEEK 7
Shirt style grade

WEEK 8
Marker making of shirt style

WEEK 9
Pant block grade

WEEK 10
Pant style grade

WEEK 11
Marker making of pant style

WEEK 12
Start project/assignment

WEEK 13
Continue project/assignment

WEEK 14
Continue project/assignment

WEEK 15
Continue project/assignment

WEEK 16
Assessment/Submission of all work

Please note that this teaching schedule may be subject to change with prior notification.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


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

Students need to demonstrate competence in both the class exercises/activities and assignment/project work.

Class work/activities – 50%
Project/assignment – 50%


Assessment Matrix

   Class exercises Project/Assignment
1. Analyse size of market X X
2. Develop a shaped grade plan X X
3. Grade pattern X X
4. Prepare portfolio X X
5. Maintain records X X

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