Course Title: Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2009

Course Code: MANU5931C

Course Title: Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles

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 9237
Office Location: 513.03.01

Sandie Benson
Email: sandra.benson@rmit.edu.au  
Work Phone: 9925 9259
Office Location: 513.03.01

Hoa Pham
Email: hoa.pham@rmit.edu.au  
Work Phone: 9925 9237
Office Location: 513.03.01

Anni Juracich
Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au  
Office Location: 513.03.01

Nominal Hours: 80

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

LMTCL3009B Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to create patterns using an existing block, and applying advanced patternmaking principles.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	LMTFD4010B Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles
Element:	1. Prepare workstation
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Workstation and seating are set up according to OHS practices and specifications for work. 1.2 Pattern-making tools and equipment are selected and prepared. 1.3 Any additional materials and equipment required to perform task are collected. 1.4 Pattern-making tools, equipment and supplies are laid out for efficient and safe operation.
Element:	2. Interpret the design
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Design drawings and specifications are interpreted and clarified. 2.2 Design lines and style features are identified. 2.3 Fabric characteristics and performance, and trims and finishings are considered in relation to design. 2.4 Any special construction methods or trim details of garment are considered in relation to design. 2.5 Ease allowance is determined. 2.6 Details of base size are obtained.
Element:	3. Select block
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Pattern production is planned. 3.2 Appropriate block is determined for development of pattern. 3.3 Appropriate block is selected and retrieved from storage system.
Element:	4. Create pattern
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Advanced patternmaking principles are applied in developing pattern. 4.2 Methods and formulas used are documented. 4.3 Pattern is produced from existing block to specified design. 4.4 Pattern pieces are checked for accuracy of seam allowances, ease allowance, seam match, hems and functional openings. 4.5 Pattern pieces are labelled and markings completed.
Element:	5. Test and finalise pattern
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Toile or garment segments are tested as appropriate. 5.2 Toile or garment segments are examined and assessed against design specifications. 5.3 Any pattern alterations are completed and assessed to meet specifications. 5.4 Pattern is finalised and checked to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance to design specifications.
Element:	6. Prepare pattern documentation for production
Performance Criteria:	6.1 Sizing system for pattern and base size are identified. 6.2 Spreadsheet of full range for selected sizing system is prepared with essential measurements. 6.3 Grade table for full size range is prepared. 6.4 Pattern specification sheets with trade drawings are completed and attached to patterns for storage. 6.5 Work order for sizing labels is prepared as required. 6.6 Finished patterns are filed.

Learning Outcomes

In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required in the development of a range of patterns from an existing block/s, using advanced patternmaking principles, including contouring, square blocking and pivoting.

Details of Learning Activities

The course is integrated with LMTFD4008BA Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
to form a cluster called Pattern & Block Design.
In this course you will be involved in theoretical and practical tasks.
You will develop the skill to -
• measure and assess fit requirement
• develop patterns from a base size block
• determine and Interpret design lines and features
• create, check and test patterns
• standard operation procedures to label and identify final pattern components
• maintain accurate records though development of student notes and course hand outs
• Use trade sketches to identify information and finalise pattern specification sheets
•recording and reporting practices
•You will be expected to attend, participate and complete each progressive task to the required standard, to be eligible to be assessed and to continue with the next task.
• As well as class activities you will be required to undertake research and assessment practise outside of regular class times.
• You are reminded of the learning expectation that you will complete an equal amount of research time outside of class as you do in class to demonstrate your understanding and to be deemed competent in this course.

Teaching Schedule

Week 1
Introduction
• Course guide
• OH&S guidelines
• Assessment requirements
• Size and fit specification and Australia standards are interpreted and clarified
• RMIT Base size is identified
• Draft Skirt Block
• Fitting exercises


Week 2
• Size and fit specification and Australia standards are interpreted and clarified
• RMIT Base size is identified
• Draft Bodice block and sleeve – Toile
• Fitting exercises
• Dart manipulation exercises


Week 3
• Princess line exercises
• Empire line exercises
• Draft dress block using Bodice and Skirt blocks


Week 4 - 5
• Dress styles

Week 6 - 7
• Assessment task 1 - Dress Assignment
• At end of week 7, sign off on Final Dress pattern

Week 8 - 9
• Assessment Task 2 - Holistic Casual Jacket Assignment
• Once completed pattern, cut out in calico to test pattern


Week 10
• Class presentation of Dress assignment
• Size and fit specification and Australia standards are interpreted and clarified
• RMIT Base size is identified
• Draft Pant Block
• Fitting exercises


Week 11
• Fit Holistic Casual Jacket and make any required adjustment to pattern and finalise for production


Week 12 - 14
• Pant styles

Week 15
• Assessment Task 3 - Quiz
• Draft T – Shirt Block onto cardboard – Toile

Week 16
Assessment Task 4 - Assessment/Feedback interview

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Designing Apparel through the Flat Patten by Kopp / Rolf / Zelin / Gross
Metric Pattern Making by Winifred Aldrich
Fabric, Form and Flat pattern making by Winifred Aldrich
How to Draft Basic Patterns by Kopp / Rolf / Zelin / Gross

Other Resources

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

Dress Assignment – 25%
Jacket Assignment – 25%
Quiz –10%
Maintain record folio – 40%
• Progressive Class work
• Specification sheets
• Method and formulas used are documented
• Draft, toile’s and cardboard blocks (Skirt, Bodice and sleeve, Pant and T-shirt)

Assessment Matrix

	Assessment 1 Dress Assignment	Assessment 2 Casual Jacket Assignment	Assessment 3 Quiz	Assessment 4 Progressive class work Folio
Element 1 Prepare workstation	X	X	X	X
Element 2 Interpret the design	X	X	X	X
Element 3 Select block	X	X	X	X
Element 4 Create pattern	X	X	X	X
Element 5 Test and finalise pattern	X	X
Element 6 Prepare pattern documentation for production	X	X	X	X

All element must be achieve to be deemed competent in this unit

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