Course Title: Grade shaped patterns

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2010

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

Gerber:

Cathy Chen
Email: cathy.chen@rmit.edu.au 
Phone: 9925 9229

Lectra:

Mary Mirt 
Email: mary.mirt@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 9925 9243

Hoa Pham
Email: hoa.pham@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 9925 9237


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 and plotters, 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
Grading of basic skirt on screen
Draft waistband on screen and grade

WEEK 3
Plotting of basic skirt block -full scale & mini of graded nest

Skirt style grade plan preparation
Skirt style grade
Create a Model/Variant 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
Marker making of skirt style

Submission of sketch & grade plan of assignment style

WEEK 6
Revision of digitising process

Basic bodice block grade

WEEK 7
Shirt style grade

WEEK 8
Marker making of shirt style

Completion of pattern preparation for digitising of assignment

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/feedback session

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

To ensure the range of skills to meet compentnecy requirements, students need to successfully complete all assessment tasks to industry standard to be deemed competent in this course and recieve a pass grade.
Class work/activities – ungraded

Students will be eligible to recieve a grade higher then a pass on sucessfull submission of all assessment tasks by due dates and based on quality of work submitted.
Project/assignment – graded task


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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