Course Title: Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2011

Course Code: GRAP5251C

Course Title: Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations

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

TINA MARINO-GRAHAME

tina.marino@rmit.edu.au

                         

Nominal Hours: 100

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

LMTFD4010A

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to analyse the fit of a garment or toile on the individual body, making necessary adjustments and altering the pattern.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD5019B Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations

Element:

1. Assess body characteristics

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Individual body characteristics and unique features are identified and assessed for potential problems in fit.

1.2 Information on individual body characteristics is recorded.

Element:

2. Fit garment or toile on individual

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Garment or toile is put on the individual.

2.2 Comfort and fit is discussed with individual.

2.3 Necessary adjustments to garment or toile are made.

2.4 Agreement is reached on adjustments with individual.

2.5 Work schedule is developed with individual for future and final fittings.

Element:

3. Make pattern alterations

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Tools and equipment are obtained and prepared for altering patterns.

3.2 Required alterations are recorded.

3.3 Garment or toile alterations are transferred to the pattern.

3.4 Pattern alterations are finalised.

3.5 Final patterns are completed, labelled and checked for accuracy and completeness of all necessary information, to ensure compliance with specifications.

3.6 Patterns are filed and stored.


Learning Outcomes


On sucessful completion of this unit you will have developed the required skills and knowledge required as it applies to fitting a garment or toile on an individual and making size and fit alterations on the garment or toile; then transferring these alterations to the pattern. You will also develop the required skills in communication to take and document measurements and pattern requirements. Planning and organising, problem solving and initiative and enterprise skills as required to determine fit and pattern requirements. Self management skills as required to ensure quality standards are met.


Details of Learning Activities

Details of Learning Activities
The course is integrated with LMTFD5010A Develop and present Design concepts within specific guidelines and 
                                                      LMTFD4004A Calculate cost estimates for fashion products

 to form a cluster or learning program called Design Studio 2.
In this course you will be involved in theoretical and practical tasks involved in the development and fit of patterns. This process will be integrated into the following key activities that you are required to undertake
• research outside of regular class times.
• integrate skills across the design and product development process and focus on the use and experimentation of design studio processes based on fashion industry requirements. This will result in the production of a fashion design product/s which meets specified design briefs


Teaching Schedule

WEEK 1• Introduction to course requirements, attendance, assessment etc.

Introduction to Project 1 requirements

A detailed weekly planner and assessment information will all be given in first week of classes

WEEK 1 -7


Racy re-Design goes White - project 1.

Development of patterns and toiles, including fitting process to meet design and fit requirements.
Finalise Project 1 Toile, Pattern and Final Garment
Out of Class Time
1.75 hrs per week for pattern development ,toiling and final garment 


WEEK 8
• Submit and present final work including design folio for assessment and feedback for project 1

WEEKS 9 - 15

 
Project 2 Industry partner  - assessment 2


• Discuss fitting and figure analysis for Industry Project
• Time management strategies.

• Development of designs, patterns, toiles and  garments following the detailed design brief.


Out of Class Time.
1.75 hrs per week for pattern development ,toiling and final garment


WEEK 16
• Submit and present final work including design folio for assessment and feedback for project 2 prior to presentation to Industry partner.



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

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Assessment 1- Submission of Assessment tasks as outlined in the design brief for the Racy Re-design goes White Project (Project 1)



Assessment 2 - Submission of Assessment tasks as outlined in the design brief for the Industry Project (Project 2)



Assessment Matrix

ELEMENT Assessment 2 IndustryProject

 

Assessment 1         Racy Re-Design goes White Project

1. Assess body characteristics X X
2. Fit garment or toile on individual X X
3. Make pattern alterations X X

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