Course Title: Operate a weaving loom
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: MANU7211C
Course Title: Operate a weaving loom
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4218 - Certificate IV in Textile Design and Development
Course Contact : Peter Bonnell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9171
Course Contact Email:peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Rachel Halton rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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
Nil
Course Description
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to operate a loom.
This course is delivered concurrently with VART 5907C Produce Woven Textile Samples.
Please ensure you are enrolled in both.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX2006B Operate a weaving loom |
Element: |
Assist in set-up and loading of weaving loom |
Performance Criteria: |
1.2 Yarns are identified, checked and tied into the loom according to manufacturer specifications. |
Element: |
Check product quality |
Performance Criteria: |
2.2 Loom is monitored to ensure correct operation. |
Element: |
Complete weaving process |
Performance Criteria: |
3.2 Product is assessed for faults and non-conformances. |
Element: |
Operate and monitor weaving loom |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Product is unloaded or removed according to manufacturer specifications. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This is a studio based course covering both theory and practical aspects of operating a loom.
Individual and group projects will be undertaken in a fully equipped weaving studio using both
Sample and production dobby looms, the studio is a simulated industry environment.
Teaching Schedule
WEEK | LEARNING ACTIVITY | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
WEEK 1 | Overview of course module. Materials & equipment briefing, OH&S for Weave Studio, Library and Reference Materials, Magazines/Catalogues etc. Introduction to PROJECT / COLOUR BLANKET |
LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 1,2 LMTTD4003A |
WEEK 2 | Exercise: Colour: Introduction to woven fabrics and equipment, materials for weaving, looms, warping materials, shuttles and yarns. Group Activity: Analyse fabric samples, plain weave, basket weave etc. Analyse yarns for weaving. Exercise: Yarn wraps: Yarns suitable for weaving – warp & weft . Students to prepare warps for PROJECT / COLOUR BLANKET Warp preparation: Correct tension, preparation of the cross, changing colours OH&S induction. OH&S for a Weave Studio. |
LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 1,2 LMTTD4003A |
WEEK 3 | Loom Preparation: Preparing the Loom for Weaving, Warping, Threading, Sleying a Reed, Tie-on, Beginning Weaving Theory: Reading a Weave Draft - Threading PROJECT / COLOUR BLANKET Produce woven samples (Plain Weave, Rib Weaves, Basketweave) & operate equipment Theory: Reading a Weave Draft - threading, sleying sequences. |
LMTTX2006B LMTTD4003A |
WEEK 4 |
PROJECT / COLOUR BLANKET Group exercise: Produce woven samples (Twill Weaves) & operate equipment Theory: Reading a Weave Draft – Lifting Sequences (Treadlings) for different weave structures Two colour weft effects. Theory: Reading a weaving draft |
LMTTX2006B LMTTD4003A |
WEEK 5 |
PROJECT / COLOUR BLANKET Weave a series of plain weaves exploring materials & yarns to create textured effects. Weave Section 3. Complete error/modification sheets. Finish each end of the sample (hemstitch) prepare for submission by placing in clean plastic sleeve along with Technical File. |
LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 1,2 LMTTD4003A ELEMENTS 1,2,3 |
WEEK 6 |
Folio of Samples / Observational Checklist / Technical File
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LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 1,2 LMTTD4003A |
WEEK 7 | Project: Produce a Range of Technical Samples Group exercise: Prepare warp and dress loom for Technical Samples Theory: Crammed and Spaced Warps / Skip denting – Spaced Weaves/Mixed weaves from a point draft. Exercise: Produce a Range of Technical Samples
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LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 3,4 LMTTD4003A ELEMENTS 1,2,3,4 |
WEEK 8 |
Project: Produce a Range of Technical Samples Group Exercise: Produce woven samples & operate equipment
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LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 3,4 LMTTD4003A ELEMENTS 1,2,3,4 |
WEEK 9 |
Project: Produce a Range of Technical Samples Group Exercise: Produce woven samples & operate equipment
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LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 3,4 LMTTD4003A ELEMENTS 1,2,3,4 |
WEEK 10 |
Project: Produce a Range of Technical Samples Group Exercise: Produce woven samples & operate equipment
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LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 3,4 LMTTD4003A ELEMENTS 1,2,3,4 |
WEEK 11 |
Project: Produce a Range of Technical Samples Group Exercise: Produce woven samples & operate equipment
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LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 3,4 LMTTD4003A ELEMENTS 1,2,3,4 |
WEEK 12 |
Morning session - Assessment: Produce a Range of Technical Samples Folio of Samples / Observational Checklist / Technical File Afternoon session –PROJECT / Own outcome / Individual outcomes are explored to define suitable weaving techniques for small woven articles. Introduce Planning for Weaving. Samples will be analysed to develop a finished product. Activity: Students will develop a finished piece from one of the samples developed during the previous project.
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LMTTX2006B ELEMENTS 3,4 LMTTD4003A ELEMENTS 1,2,3,4 |
WEEK 13 | PROJECT / Own outcome Activity: Continue developing ideas for own project. assess results / identify improvements . Wind warp and prepare loom to weave final piece. |
LMTTD4003A |
WEEK 14 |
PROJECT / Own outcome Prepare for production / prepare equipment to undertake sampling / Theory: calculate quantities using TEX calculations for projecting equipment / materials required for production. |
LMTTD4003A |
WEEK 15 |
PROJECT / Own outcome Finish all weaving and compilation of folio notes, research and documentation and begin/finalise construction of final piece. Activity: Continue and complete weaving / finalising all results on the loom / finishing techniques (steaming, pressing, packaging) / presentation techniques / labelling / |
LMTTD4003A ELEMENTS 2,3,4 |
WEEK 16 | Assessment: Folio of Samples, Tech File PROJECT / Own outcome FOLIO presentation & Review |
LMTTD4003A ELEMENTS 2,3,4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
The Structure of Weaving, Ann Sutton |
References
Other Resources
You are asked to provide the following: Lined Notepad, pens, ruler, measuring tape, scissors, A4 ring binder, A4 plastic inserts
Threading Hook, Reed Hook, Shuttle Sticks (2) (these can be purchased/HIRED in first class).
This equipment is also used in the Unit PRODUCE WOVEN TEXTILE SAMPLES and as the courses are delivered concurrently the equipment can be used in both classes.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including recording all technical documentation in a workbook and checklists completed by the class teacher during class exercises. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher. All work must be submitted by the due date.
Assessment Tasks
Technical File: Record all class handouts, notes taken by students during theory classes and all documentation of processes and technical specifications in a workbook. This workbook is submitted at assessment periods during the Term and again at the end of Term.
Observational Checklist: Students are observed during classes to ensure learning tasks are completed. Feedback is provided from the supervisor. Students are monitored throughout the Term on their knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements of the weave studio.
Further detail regarding Competency and Graded Assessment of these tasks will be provided in class.
Assessment Matrix
Observational Checklist
Observation
Observational Checklist | Technical File | |
Assist in set-up and loading of weaving loom | X | |
Check product quality | X | X |
Complete weaving process | X | X |
Operate and monitor weaving loom | X |
Other Information
This course is run in a workshop environment, to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards you are required to wear sturdy , fully covered footwear.
This course is delivered concurrently with the unit Produce Woven Textile Samples VART5907C
Learning Activities undertaken during Produce Woven Textile Samples will contribute to the assessment for this unit.
Further details will be provided by your class teacher in your first session.
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