Course Title: Fashion Materials
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Fashion Materials
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2440 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
350T Fashion & Textiles |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2019 |
GRAP2440 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021 |
GRAP2440 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Julie Dugandzic
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 992 59107
Course Coordinator Email: julie.dugandzic@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 511.2.04B
Course Coordinator Availability: E-mail for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course aims to provide you with an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to identify fibres and fabrics commonly used in fashion garments and accessories. You will learn to research, identify and assess the suitability of fabrics to product end-use. In addition, you will develop your ability to understand current environmental and social issues in relation to fashion and textiles.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
1. Apply and creatively adapt a body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in sourcing requirements to meet cultural and social needs of the target market
3. Investigate, analyse and interpret trends on design, materials and trims in fashion and related industry either locally or globally
8. Gather, analyse and interpret data to develop fashion and related products and present to peers or potential clients.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify fibres (natural & manmade), yarns (staple spun & filaments) and fabrics (weft knits, warp knits, woven and nonwovens) that are commonly used in fashion and textile industries.
2. Understand the interrelationship of fibre/yarn/fabric with performance properties such as comfort, maintenance, durability and aesthetics.
3. Demonstrate understanding of textile handling and performance by conducting textile testing to industry standards
Overview of Learning Activities
A variety of learning activities will be used to assist students to achieve the learning outcomes. Students are expected to actively participate in the tutorial classes.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
The University Library has extensive resources for Merchandising students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies Library Guides.
Search the library and consult the Fashion and Textiles subject guides for more information.
The library also provides guides on academic referencing and assistance is available via phone, chat and email.
Watch this short video on Getting started with fashion and textiles library resources
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Assessments will be as follows:
Assessment Task 1: Quizzes CLO 1,2– 30% (completed weekly, total of 10 quizzes) - On-going WEEK 2-12
Assessment Task 2: Fabric Identification, Analysis and their Application (Fabric Sample Book and Performance analysis) CLO 1,2- 40% due WEEK 12
Assessment Task 3: Fabric Testing and Performance Report CLO 3- 30% (Group assessment) due WEEK 16
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services team if you would like to find out more.
The statement of student responsibilities summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/rights-responsibilities
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results