Course Title: Use electronic fashion design tools

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: GRAP5212C

Course Title: Use electronic fashion design tools

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Course Contact : Katrina Rose

Course Contact Phone: 9925 9138

Course Contact Email:katrina.rose@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Marianne Centner

Marianne.centner@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

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

None

Course Description

This course covers the skills and knowledge to use a range of electronic design programs and equipment such as software programs and computing technology.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools

Element:

1.  Identify design brief

Performance Criteria:

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1.1 Design specifications are identified and interpreted
1.2 Suitable programs and equipment are identified
1.3 Garment considerations are identified
1.4 Production requirements are identified
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Element:

2. Use design tools

Performance Criteria:

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2.1 Design programs and equipment are used to create required designs, patterns or production specifications
2.2 Design programs and equipment are used to edit required designs, patterns or production specifications
2.3 Design programs and equipment are used to test required designs, patterns or production specifications
2.4 Design programs and equipment are used according to OH&S practices
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3. Assess electronic outputs

Performance Criteria:

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3.1 Outputs generated using electronic design programs are assessed against design specifications and production requirements
3.2 Outputs are presented to appropriate personnel to assess accuracy and completeness
3.3 Improvements are made as required
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Element:

4. Maintain electronic design systems

Performance Criteria:

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4.1 Designs, patterns or production specifications are created, stored, organised and protected
4.2 Designs, patterns or production specifications are used, maintained and stored
4.3 Communicate effectively with peers and clients to meet the project brief.
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Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Participate in workshops with practical use of Adobe Illustrator to create technical drawings of fashion illustrations. Students will learn how to create brushes and swatches which will be used in the designs and images. Students will also use Adobe Photoshop to create images for mood boards and presentation. The workshop will require attendance to participate in the activities. This course is not conducted online.


Teaching Schedule

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Week Session – Topic
Learning Activity ELEMENT
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Week 1 ILLUSTRATOR
Preliminary class exercises to build CAD skills and CAD libraries
Getting to Know the Work Area
Creating Artboards
Selecting objects
Using Shape Tools
Selecting and Aligning
Creating and Editing Shapes adding and deleting anchor points
Transforming Objects
Colour
Grids and guidelines and rulers.
Use the Pen tool to create a path.
Pocket Exercise with the line to represent stitching.
Reflect and Join Exercise Ex 1.2 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
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Week 2 ILLUSTRATOR
Using the Drawing Tools
Using the Pen Tool
Creating a technical drawing, creating stitching effects on garments.
Output files to printer or PDF format.
Jeans pockets exercise
Basic garment blocks.
Pants
T shirts
Skirts 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
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Week 4 ILLUSTRATOR
Creating a Technical Drawing.
Singlet variations.
Basic Blouse, with “Peter Pan” , Mandarin and regular collars
Pathfinder
Gathering
Swing Tag Exercise
Basic Text 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3<o:p></o:p>

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Week 5 ILLUSTRATOR
Creating a Technical Drawing
Pathfinder Tools
Dress Exercise
Raglan tee shirt
Basic Shirt with collar 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3<o:p></o:p>

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Week 6 ILLUSTRATOR
Creating a Technical Drawing
Illustrator Exercise
Creating Packaging and Marketing Material
Drawing shapes in perspective
Adding Text and Logos
Clipping Masks
Skirt, Princess Dress
Child’s Jump Suit 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Maintain electronic design systems – 4.1,4.2, 4.3<o:p></o:p>

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Week 7 ILLUSTRATOR
Creating Hangers
Swing Tags and Packaging
Posters 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Maintain electronic design systems – 4.1,4.2, 4.3
Week 8 ILLUSTRATOR
Developing Technical Drawings and Technical Detailing
Developing flare and fullness in skirts
Drawing Jackets and Collars
Changing block silhouettes using pathfinder 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Maintain electronic design systems – 4.1,4.2, 4.3
Week 9 ILLUSTRATOR
Create Brushes and Swatches 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Maintain electronic design systems – 4.1,4.2, 4.3
Week 10 ILLUSTRATOR
Making presentation pages
Layout and alignment
Images in Specification Sheets 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Maintain electronic design systems – 4.1,4.2, 4.3
Week 11 PHOTOSHOP
Image fundamentals.
Resizing & cropping images.
Working with basic selections .
Transforming images.
Selection tools to capture elements on a picture. Adding or Subtracting to a selection.
Swing Tags 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
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Week 12 PHOTOSHOP
Create, Save and load selections.
Modify the Image size and file size. Save for the web.
Exploring Adobe Bridge
Exporting your work 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Maintain electronic design systems – 4.1,4.2, 4.3<o:p></o:p>

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Week 13 PHOTOSHOP
Image fundamentals transforming an image, change size.
Resolution settings
CMYK and RGB files
Bitmap Images
Transforming an image
Creating Drop Shadows
Using the feather tool when copying and pasting 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Maintain electronic design systems – 4.1,4.2, 4.3<o:p></o:p>

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Week 14 Photoshop
Using the clone, healing and patch Tool to remove blemishes from images
Save with High resolution.
Colour management, Pantone Colours..
Torn Image
Montages 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Maintain electronic design systems – 4.1,4.2, 4.3
Week 15 Photoshop
Working with the pen tool to make selections
Understanding paths & the pen tool
creating straight & curved paths
creating a clipping path
Creating and applying patterns
Creating storyboard backgrounds
Transferring images between applications.
Saving files for powerpoint
Placing images into illustrator
Combining Software
Saving PDF files 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1, 3.2, 3.3
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Week 16 Assessment
Practical assessment using computer technology.
Students must pass all components of the Illustrator and Photoshop assessments, to pass this
course. 1. Identify design brief – 1.1, 1.3, 1.4
2. Use design tools – 2.1
3. Assess electronic outputs -3.1
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The Brunswick campus has computer facilities for you to use, consisting of the computer software and hardware required for this course. Printers and scanners are also available.
The images and computer files required for the course are available on the computer network for you to use. You will have available access to facilities for the storage of your files created during the participation of this course. You will be responsible for maintaining these files in your own folder. RMIT has a computer network that allows you to access these resources if you are not located on campus.<o:p></o:p>

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Training videos containing instructional guidance on using the computer software are also available for students. These resources are available for you to download and view to enhance your understanding of the concepts covered in this course.
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ASSESSMENT ONE
Specification Sheet Technical Drawing with marketing material – due week 6 – 10%
Submit one technical drawing consisting of 1 garment of a pant or skirt or top. Submit the drawings in a specification sheet. Include examples of swing tags and product label to be attached to garment.
The drawing to be submitted in a single Illustrator and Excel file.
1.2 Suitable programs and equipment are identified
2.3 Design programs and equipment are used according to OH&S practices
3.2 Outputs are presented to appropriate personnel to assess accuracy and completeness
ASSESSMENT TWO
Technical Drawing Pack – due week 10 – 40%
Final Technical Drawings consisting of 3 garments - 1 pant or skirt, 1 jacket, 1 top. The garment range should be complementary the outfit. The technical drawings must be proportionally accurate and drawn according to the required standards for technical drawings.
All three garments are to be presented in the following formats;
1 printed copy analysed and reviewed with improvements and corrections made. This copy is to be fully coloured and to feature a simple fabric print design and a placement print or logo print. These three presentation garments will be featured on the storyboard submitted in week 14
1 submitted in a spec sheet with associated specification information including a sample of the inside labelling and a blow up of a feature on the garment which could include stitching or design detailing.
The 3 garments submitted as PDF email quality named correctly and submitted in an A4 presentation layout
1.1Design specifications are identified and interpreted
1.3 Garment considerations are identified
1.4Production requirements are identified
2.1 Design programs and equipment are used to create required designs, patterns or production specifications
3.1 Outputs generated using electronic design programs are assessed against design specifications and production requirements
4.1Designs, patterns or production specifications are created, stored, organised and protected
4.2 Designs, patterns or production specifications are used, maintained and stored
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Moodboard 1 – due week 14 – 20%
The mood board is representative of the theme and styling of the garment collection and marketing material. This board will be developed over a period of weeks to allow for revision of styling, colour and design in assessments one and two. The images used on this board must feature the main photo used in the marketing material and should show a connection to the print design and colours used in the presentation garments. The main image is to be scanned but the other images can be sought from the internet (with consideration of the quality and resolution restrictions of internet images – information will be given in class).
This storyboard is to contain all garments and marketing materials created for the range. The board is to be A3 and developed in Illustrator. The main image should be used as a feature on the storyboard along with titles.
2.2 Design programs and equipment are used to edit required designs, patterns or production specifications
2.3 Design programs and equipment are used to test required designs, patterns or production specifications
3.3 Improvements are made as required
ASSESSMENT FOUR
Week 16 - final class, 30%
Practical assessment using Photoshop and Illustrator skills
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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Lynda.com

Other Video workshops will be made available to students.


Overview of Assessment

In this course assessments will take place through practical activities and demonstrations.


Assessment Tasks

 

Wk 6: Garment Sketch - 10%

wk 10: Technical Garment sketches - 40%

wk 14 : Moodboard - 20%

Wk 16: Illustrator Test - 30%


Assessment Matrix

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