Course Title: Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
Course Code: MANU5930C
Course Title: Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
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
Ginny Yarnton
Email: virginia.yarnton@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9318
Office Location: 513.03.01
Betty Kanzurovski
Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9232
Office Location: 513.03.01
Sandie Benson
Email: sandra.benson@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9136
Office Location: 513.03.01
Hoa Pham
Email: hoa.pham@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9237
Office Location: 513.03.01
Nominal Hours: 40
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 construct stock size blocks according to size and fit specifications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4008B Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications |
Element: |
1. Interpret size and fit |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Size and fit specifications and Australian Standards are interpreted and |
Element: |
2. Construct block |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Appropriate drafting principles and methods are selected for block |
Element: |
3. Construct and assess toiles |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Toiles are accurately cut and constructed from block. |
Element: |
4. Develop and complete final block |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Information from toiles, including any minor adjustments is transferred |
Element: |
5. Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Blocks are filed and stored. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will be required to develop the skills and knowledge as it applies to the construction of a range of blocks for use in garment production to meet size and fit specifications. Blocks are used as the basis for patternmaking to develop new styles.
Details of Learning Activities
The course is integrated with LMTFD4010B Create pattern to meet design specifications
applying advanced patternmaking principles to form a cluster called Pattern & Block Design.
Activities will include construction of blocks and toiles to:
• interpret size
• measure fit model
• construct and check blocks
• develop and adjust toiles
• communicate effectively with design team, customers, etc.
• apply OH&S practices in work operations
• maintain accurate records
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Introduction
Course guide and Introduction:
Assessment Requirements
OH&S guidelines
Hand out Assessment task 1 Brief
Mannequin - Size and fit specification and Australian standards are interpreted and clarified
RMIT Base size is identified Draft Bodice and sleeve Block
½ hr out of class
Week 2
Hand out Assessment Task 2 Brief – Jacket Assignment
Body measurement - Size and fit specification are interpreted and clarified
Draft personnel jacket block - Homework – sew up toile of jacket block
2 hrs out of class
Draft Dress block using Skirt and Bodice blocks – Full and ½ scales
Week 3 - 5
Revision - Dart Manipulation exercises – ½ scale
Dress styles – DR-01
Empire line Dart Manipulation exercises – ½ scale
Dress styles – DR-02
Fit jacket block toiles over the 3 week period
Fit Holistic Casual Jacket Block and make any required adjustments
2 hrs out of class
Week 6 - 9
Assessment Task 2 –
Holistic Casual Jacket Assignment
5 ½ hrs out of class
Week 10
Jacket Assignment Analysis/Hand in Assessment Task 2
Size and fit specification and Australian standards are interpreted and clarified
RMIT Base size is identified Draft Pant Block – Full and ½ scales
1 hr out of class
Week 11
Pant styles
1 hr out of class
Week 12
Jean style
1 hr out of class
Week 13
Class activity - Written Quiz
Draft T – Shirt Block from specification – Toile
1 hr out of class
Week 14
T –Shirt Styles
2 hrs out of class
Week 15
Assessment Task 3 –
Independent Learning style
Week 16
Assessment: Appointments/feedback – Bring along Assessment Task 1
End of Semester 2
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Designing Apparel through the Flat Patten by Kopp / Rolf / Zelin / Gross |
Other Resources
Other resources/information:
Essential Learning Resources students need to bring for all Patternmaking subjects:
• A4 folio for maintain all class work
• A4 plastic sleeves
• A4 plastic plain paper
• Pattern scissors
• Fabric scissors
• Patternmaking rulers
• Mechanical pencil and spare leads
• Stapler and spare staples
• Sticky tape (Magic tape)
• Tape measure
• pins, needle and thread
• Awl
• Tracing Wheel
• Eraser
• Colour pens
• Colour markers
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
Un-graded Assessment –
Pattern record Folio containing documentation of; all Progressive class work; Specification sheets; methods and formulas.
All work must be completed, to ensure range of skills have been aquired, (including the Jacket assignment and Independent Learning task) to a required standard for student to be deemed competent in this course, and receive a PASS grade.
Graded Assessment –
Jacket assignment - 60% weight of graded assessment
Independent Learning Task – 40% weight of graded assessment
Work that is above the minimum quality requirements to be deemed competent in this course will be graded accordingly. Based on the assessment rubric of each assessment task, the final graded result (Credit to High Distinction) will reflect the standard of work submitted.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment task 1 Un-graded Progressive class work |
Assessment task 2 Holistic Casual Jacket assignment 60% of total graded assessment |
Assessment task 3 Independent Learning Task – 40% of total graded assessment |
|
Element 1 Interpret size and fit |
X | X | |
Element 2 Construct Block |
X | X | X |
Element 3 Construct and assess toiles |
X | X | X |
Element 4 Develop and complete Final Block |
X | X | X |
Element 5 Maintain records |
X | X | X |
Other Information
Other Information
Out of class work
Assessment will involve research outside of Class time.
Out of class work facilitates learning in a self paced manner and forms part of the overall
achievement of the competencies in the course.
Graded Assessment
A pass in each assessment will result in a grade for the student. Where a pass is achieved
competency for that assessment is given. Where there are multiple assessments for a single
competency the students must achieve competency (a pass) in each assessment to be deemed
competent. Competency MUST be achieved in all assessments of the course for a graded result
to be obtained.
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