Course Title: Manage advanced patternmaking processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2008
Course Code: GRAP5183C
Course Title: Manage advanced patternmaking processes
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
Susie Weir: weirdesign@pobox.com
Ginny Yarnton: virginia.yarnton@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
LMTFD5016A Grade shaped patterns
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to manage processes for patternmaking in high-volume production of complex or specialised garments
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD6004A Manage advanced patternmaking processes |
Element: |
1 Analyse patternmaking methodologies |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Patternmaking methodologies are identified. |
Learning Outcomes
The unit applies to the development and implementation of patternmaking plans for complex or specialised production
Details of Learning Activities
This course is part of the Industry Partner project.
Self-directed research is an integral part of the project. An economically sound design development Plan underpins the Course and your chosen concept is completed through the production of of prototype garments meeting the specific needs of the Industry Partner. The course contains an element of computer aided design for patternmaking.
Learning activities will include tutorials, workplace visits and a workshop on advanced computer skills.
Teaching Schedule
The time table below considers all aspects of the project
Week 1
Project Brief introduced & work commences
Consider outlines for:
• Business Goals
• Target market
• Design themes
• Style requirements
• Other considerations relating to outline
Week 2
Story board outline ready for critique these will include:
• Range concepts
• Styles
• Source Fabrics Trims & accessories
• Production Feasibility
• Other considerations relating to outline
Week 3
Story boards Due
Commence Pattern Work this will include
• Identify target market
• Choose silhouettes and Block shapes
• Patternmaking Technology plan developed including objectives & time frame
• Critical paths are analysed
Commence Business Plan this will include
• Client / Target market needs
• Pricing and budget
• Costing and production strategies
• Global Trends
• Previous styling analysed
Week 4
Continue working with all aspects of project
Week 5
Continue working with all aspects of project
Week 6
Continue working with all aspects of project
• Marketing research draft
Week 7
Approve final pattern & Production Sample
Week 8
Continue working with all aspects of project
Week 9
Presentation of Project to Assessment Panel
Please note that due to unforseen circumstances this schedule is subject to change
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
On completion of the Project, a portfolio of work is submitted. The portfolio contains several pieces of work:
1. Design Storyboards
2. Patterns on Card
3. A collection of garments representing the range.
4. Supporting documentation in the format of a bound report.
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 project manage.
Assessment Matrix
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