Course Title: Manage product development of fashion designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: GRAP5176C
Course Title: Manage product development of fashion designs
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6079 - Advanced 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: virginia.yarnton@rmit.edu.au
Susie Weir: weirdesign@pobox.com
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to manage the development and production processes for fashion designs
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD6002A Manage product development of fashion designs |
Element: |
1. Establish design production plan |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Information about previous design production is reviewed and relevance for current activities assessed. |
Learning Outcomes
The unit applies to the development of fashion designs to production and completion of final product. This unit requires extensive skill and knowledge in fashion design development, patternmaking and construction techniques.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is part of the PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT cluster and can be completed on campus or in the workplace. You will attend a series of tutorials that introduce you to production management and supply chain processes. This includes an overview of software currently in use that tracks production. You are encouraged to make contact with at least two fashion enterprises where you can observe and understand the various methods of getting product to the marketplace after which, you will report your findings in a report.
Teaching Schedule
The time table below considers all aspects of the project
Week 1
Choose a Project to study & identify enterprise to investigate
• Select and brief project team
• Establish design production plan
Week 2
Introduction into production planning systems
Week 3
Identify industry standards for design production
• Introduction external Q.A. systems
Week 4
Facilitate process or work flow problem resolution & monitor production improvements / variations
Problem solving in the Apparel industry
Week 5 - 7
Understanding Costing in the apparel industry
• Cost Outcome
• Identify available production costs
• Identify costs associated with each production option
• Develop costing sheets to industry standards
Industry reports in the workplace
Week 8
Completion and submission of Project
Week 9
Assessment of Report
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Your assessment tasks are a combination of practical and theoretical. Assessment will occur throughout the course, enabling you to receive ongoing feedback about your progress. Written feedback will be provided for each piece of work.
Authentication of Work
PLEASE NOTE: Tasks that work that has not been authenticated during class as your own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary.
You will be given further information about the assessment tasks in class.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment is ongoing through observation and demonstration. Workplace assessment can be arranged.
On completion of the Project, an investigative report is submitted.
You are assessed on technical skills and knowledge as well as a host of relevant employability skills such as communication, teamwork, negotiation and the ability to manage the project timelines
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Homework
Learners are expected to conduct relevant research outside of school hours. This includes visiting fashion enterprises and sourcing information online. Learners continue working on their project during non-teacher directed time.
Graded assessment
The Project is assessed holistically based upon the contents of the portfolio and observation/demonstration of employability skills
Grade Mark Description
HD > = 80 High Distinction (Competency Achieved)
DI 70 - 79 Distinction (Competency Achieved)
CR 60 - 69 Credit (Competency Achieved)
PA 50 - 59 Pass (Competency Achieved)
NN < 50 Fail (Not Yet Competent)
CA Not Applicable Competency Achieved
NYC Not Applicable Not Yet Competent
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