Course Title: Operate a weaving loom
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
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
Nominal Hours: 50
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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: |
1.1 Loom settings are checked against product requirements. 1.2 Yarns are identified, checked and tied into the loom according to manufacturer specifications. |
Element: |
Check product quality |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Weaving loom is started and stopped according to manufacturer requirements and OHS practices. 2.2 Loom is monitored to ensure correct operation. |
Element: |
Complete weaving process |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Product is checked against quality standards. 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. 4.2 Product is despatched to next process. |
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 weaving 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
Project Overview
Project 1 / Colour blanket
During the course of this six week project, you will explore fundamental weave structures &
learn new techniques to develop woven design ideas through experimentation with the elements of design, the use of colour, changes in fibre types, texture, size, shape and multiple weft techniques. Throughout the semester students are encouraged to explore a range of approaches, both traditional and experimental to achieve highly personalised and individual outcomes.
WEEK 1 Overview of course module.
Prepare warp for PROJECT 1 COLOUR BLANKET
Introduction to winding a warp for the first project, Colour Blanket. Students make a selection of colours for warp yarns and class tuition includes instruction on how to wind a warp, and calculations to guide preparation. Tuition includes: Correct tension, preparation of the cross, changing colours
Introduction to woven fabrics and design, materials and equipment.
The first class involves an introduction to woven fabrics, which includes an activity analysing commercial fabric samples and yarns for weaving, a materials & equipment briefing, and an overview of the health and safety guidelines for the Weave Studio. An introduction is also included for the Library and Research Materials, Magazines/Catalogues etc. This will assist you to get the most from the semester’s study.
WEEK 2 PROJECT 1 COLOUR BLANKET
Preparing the Loom for Weaving
Class instruction includes putting the warp onto the loom, how to use the raddle, cross sticks, how to thread the heddles, Sleying a Reed, Tie-on, and beginning weaving. Theory: This class includes the beginning stage of reading a Weave Draft - Threading
WEEK 3 PROJECT 1 COLOUR BLANKET
Producing woven samples (plain weave, basketweave)
Class instruction includes preparing the warp for weaving, preparing weft yarns, shuttles, laying in the waste yarn and beginning weaving (plain weave and Basketweave). Theory: This class includes the beginning stage of reading a Weave Draft – Tie-up.
WEEK 4 PROJECT 1 COLOUR BLANKET
Producing woven samples (twills)
Class instruction includes reading tie-ups for alternate weave structures (twills) and using a combination of weft yarns to vary the outcomes.
WEEK 5 PROJECT 1 COLOUR BLANKET
Producing woven samples (experimental)
Weave a series of weaves exploring materials & yarns to create changes to surface quality.
Class instruction includes tuition on finishing of samples
WEEK 6 PROJECT 1 COLOUR BLANKET
Producing woven samples (personalised)
In this class students are encouraged to explore a range of approaches, both traditional and experimental to achieve highly personalised and individual outcomes.
WEEK 7 Presentation of Samples / Technical File & completion of Observational Checklist
WEEK 8
Feedback and reflection.
Project Overview
Project 2 / Design & Respond
During the course of this six week project, you will expand upon the fundamental weave structures developed in the first six weeks. You are asked to respond to the design resources developed & begin to explore individual approaches to creating woven design ideas through experimentation with the elements of design, the use of colour, changes in fibre types, texture, size, shape and more complex weaving techniques. During this project you are encouraged to explore approaches to using materials and interpreting design resources to achieve highly personalised and individual outcomes. An experimental approach is encouraged.
WEEK 9
The class briefing will consist of discussions around the design elements and how they can be responded to from a woven design perspective. You are encouraged to take part in group work to explore imagery and develop design ideas, (exercises will be written & visual). You are encouraged to keep a visual sketchbook alongside each of your weave ideas to encourage free thinking and record responses. You are encouraged to develop weave effects by responding to and reflecting on textile designs elements, concepts and materials. Resources for design inspiration includes: WGSN, photographs, croquis, design work, sketches in visual diary, pinterest sourced imagery etc.
Class tuition will encourage experimentation with blended warp yarns, and a class tutorial will include how to balance the ‘sett’ for different warp yarns.
Activity: You will Prepare warp and dress loom .
WEEK 10
Class tuition will encourage experimentation with weft materials, an in class tutorial will include how to respond to design imagery by exploring the design principles and elements. You are encouraged to continue to develop ideas through the Visual sketchbook.
WEEK 11
Class time is used to respond to design imagery and develop a range of samples.
WEEK 12
Class time is used to respond to design imagery and develop a range of samples.
WEEK 13
Class time is used to respond to design imagery and develop a range of samples.
WEEK 14
Class tuition includes finishing techniques for presentation of woven swatches.
WEEK 15
Assessment: Produce a Range of Technical Samples
Students present Folio of Samples / Observational Checklist / Technical File and submit for peer feedback and review.
WEEK 16
Feedback on all assessments
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 (See Weekly Schedule).
Observational Checklist: Students are observed during classes to ensure learning tasks are completed. Feedback is provided from the class teacher. Students are monitored throughout the Term on their knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements of the weave studio.
Graded for Competency Only; CA/NYC
Note: Further detail regarding Competency and Graded Assessment of these tasks will be provided in class.
Assessment Matrix
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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