Course Title: Develop product specifications for fashion design

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: GRAP5227C

Course Title: Develop product specifications for fashion design

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Course Contact : Carmen Pricone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9195

Course Contact Email:carmen.pricone@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mimma Lupinio mimma.lupinio@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

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

GRAP5225C Draw a trade drawing for fashion design and GRAP5229C Use and apply sizing systems for fashion design

Course Description

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to complete detailed specifications for fashion designs to guide production.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD4012B Develop product specifications for fashion design

Element:

1. Identify types of specification sheets

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Key features of different types of specification sheets are described.
1.2 Types of drawing techniques used on specification sheets are identified.
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Element:

2. Identify specification standards used by industry

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Acceptable deviations from the set standards for sizing and quality are identified.
2.2. Common faults and discrepancies and their causes are identified.
2.3. Industry standards in relation to sizing are identified.
2.4. Impact of industry sizing deviations on specifications are identified.
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Element:

3. Prepare specification sheet for fashion product

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Design instructions are analysed and interpreted.
3.2. Drawing/sketch is produced on specification sheet.
3.3. Specification sheet is completed with all relevant information according to workplace practices.
3.4 Set deviations are recorded on specification sheet.
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Element:

4. Test specifications

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Finished product is compared against specifications.
4.2. Deviations are identified and recorded.
4.3. Any appropriate action is taken according to workplace practices.

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

In this course students will be assessed on:
1. The development of a range of specification sheets to fashion industry standards (individual progressive assessment),
2. The production of a specification pack based on a design brief for a garment in an industry project. This will be presented to a panel at the end of the year. (group assessment)

Teaching Schedule

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Semester 1: Term 1 = Monday 11th February – Thursday 28th March 2013<o:p></o:p>

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Week 1<o:p></o:p>

Course Introduction:<o:p></o:p>

Introduction to the production specification course and how the three majour components will be delivered.<o:p></o:p>

Flat drawing vs fashion drawing<o:p></o:p>

Grading and sizing<o:p></o:p>

Explanation of Specifications sheets.<o:p></o:p>

Demonstration of types of spec sheets and their use<o:p></o:p>

Assessments overview.<o:p></o:p>

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2 - 7<o:p></o:p>

Flat drawing exercises.<o:p></o:p>

Students are to draw sample garments for specifications<o:p></o:p>

· Tee shirts<o:p></o:p>

· Skirts<o:p></o:p>

· Shirts<o:p></o:p>

· Pants<o:p></o:p>

Students choice: Garments and accessories that students plan on using in their final specification pack<o:p></o:p>

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Progressive assessment weekly. <o:p></o:p>

Folio to be presented at end of term 2 for final assessment.<o:p></o:p>

Term Break - Friday 29th March – Friday 5th April = 1 week<o:p></o:p>

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Term 2 = Monday 8th April – Friday 14th June = 10 weeks<o:p></o:p>

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Weeks 8 - 17<o:p></o:p>

Sizing and Grading exercises. <o:p></o:p>

Using the drawings developed in term 1; Students are to identify and mark measuring points on the following garments:<o:p></o:p>

· Tee shirts<o:p></o:p>

· Skirts<o:p></o:p>

· Shirts<o:p></o:p>

· Pants<o:p></o:p>

Grading increments described, explained and applied.<o:p></o:p>

Specification sheets.<o:p></o:p>

Progressive assessment weekly.<o:p></o:p>

Folio to be presented last week of term 2 for final assessment.<o:p></o:p>

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Week 1<o:p></o:p>

Revisit the last two components of this module<o:p></o:p>

Introduction to the specification pack development<o:p></o:p>

Assessment overview.<o:p></o:p>

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Week 2 -4<o:p></o:p>

Design / Fabric & Make Specification development<o:p></o:p>

Students are to develop a design spec for a selected garment and accessories<o:p></o:p>

They must include the following:<o:p></o:p>

Clear technical drawings both front and back view including measurements<o:p></o:p>

· design features and specifying accurately.<o:p></o:p>

· Fabric/s fibre content and widths<o:p></o:p>

· Colour range, including fabric swatches and embellishment samples.<o:p></o:p>

· Size range<o:p></o:p>

· Style name and number<o:p></o:p>

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5 - 7<o:p></o:p>

Design / Fabric & Make Specification development Continued<o:p></o:p>

- Pattern and make Specification<o:p></o:p>

Students are to develop a pattern spec for a selected garment and accessories<o:p></o:p>

They must include the following:<o:p></o:p>

· design features and specifying accurately.<o:p></o:p>

· Fabric/s fibre content and widths<o:p></o:p>

· Colour range, including fabric swatches and embellishment samples.<o:p></o:p>

· Size range<o:p></o:p>

· Style name and number<o:p></o:p>

Clear technical drawings both front and back view including measurements<o:p></o:p>
Pattern pieces are listed with correct terminology<o:p></o:p>
Buttons, zips or other design features included.<o:p></o:p>

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8-10<o:p></o:p>

Design / Fabric & Make Specification development Continued<o:p></o:p>

- Construction/ make Specification<o:p></o:p>

Students are to develop a construction/make spec for a selected garment and accessories<o:p></o:p>

They must include the following:<o:p></o:p>

Clear technical drawings both front and back view including measurements<o:p></o:p>
Stitch/seam types are included<o:p></o:p>
Types of labels or markings listed<o:p></o:p>
Care instructions, size and positioning<o:p></o:p>

11 -13<o:p></o:p>

Size and Grading specification development<o:p></o:p>

Students are to develop a sizing & grading spec for a selected garment and accessories<o:p></o:p>

They must include the following:<o:p></o:p>

· design features and specifying accurately.<o:p></o:p>

· Size range<o:p></o:p>

· Style name and number<o:p></o:p>

Clear technical drawings both front and back view.<o:p></o:p>
Measurements for base size of pattern and one size up and down graded correctly.<o:p></o:p>

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<h3 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Label /Bill of Material Specification development.<o:p></o:p></h3>

Students are to develop a label/bill of material spec for a selected garment and accessories.<o:p></o:p>

All labels to be designed and include- <o:p></o:p>

Develop computer images of swing tickets/tags include colour and dimensions<o:p></o:p>
Label positioning on garment<o:p></o:p>
Label font size, type and style<o:p></o:p>
Style name/ range/season<o:p></o:p>
Size range<o:p></o:p>
Date<o:p></o:p>
Label type – primary/secondary <o:p></o:p>

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14 - 16<o:p></o:p>

Quality control Checklist/template – <o:p></o:p>

Students are to develop a quality template spec for a selected garment and accessories.<o:p></o:p>

Inclusions are: <o:p></o:p>

Raw materials Inspection <o:p></o:p>
Garment Inspection methods<o:p></o:p>
Identification of faults.<o:p></o:p>
Pre – production<o:p></o:p>
Production<o:p></o:p>
Post production<o:p></o:p>
Space for quality controller to check off, including date/time and signature<o:p></o:p>
Comments field<o:p></o:p>
Special instructions/recommendations<o:p></o:p>
Manufacturing processes in sequence.<o:p></o:p>

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17<o:p></o:p>

Completed Final Specification Pack for assessment to be presented.<o:p></o:p>

Student Assessment/feedback Week <o:p></o:p>

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Note:<o:p></o:p>

<h1 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Each component is to be produced to industry standards and is to be completed by the due date:<o:p></o:p></h1>

80% of the work to be completed during class time to achieve a competency.<o:p></o:p>

Late work will not be accepted without prior discussion with teacher<o:p></o:p>

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Teacher: Mimma Luppino<o:p></o:p>

Mimma.luppino@rmit.edu.au<o:p></o:p>

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The Specification Manual (2nd edition) Bryant, Michele Wesen (RMIT Brunswick Library - 646.4B362)
Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design. (RMIT Brunswick Library - 687M996)
Make It Fit. Rosen Sylvia (RMIT Brunswick Library - 646.4072R813)
Beyond Design - The Synergy of Apparel Product Development. Sandra J. Keiser & Myrna B. Garner.

Overview of Assessment

In this course you will be assessed on the development of a range of specification sheets and a specification pack produced for a garment in an industry project.

Assessment Tasks

<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> In this course you will be assessed on the development of a range of specification sheets and a specification pack produced for a garment in an industry project. Regular class attendance is necessary to demonstrate an understanding of each element. You are expected to competently complete all practical class work, which will be assessed individually, and a group assessment task based on an industry brief. Specific information relating to the assessment task will be given in class time. 1. Garment specifications - Individual class project. (Progressively assessed) 80% 2. Industry Project. Group Assessment. 20% <o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>

In this course you will be assessed on the development of a range of specification sheets and a specification pack produced for a garment in an industry project.
Regular class attendance is necessary to demonstrate an understanding of each element. You are expected to competently complete all practical class work, which will be assessed individually, and a group assessment task based on an industry brief.
Specific information relating to the assessment task will be given in class time.
1. Garment specifications - Individual class project. (Progressively assessed) 80%
2. Industry Project. Group Assessment. 20%
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