Course Title: Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: MKTG5756C
Course Title: Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Barbara Kuczuk
Course Contact Phone: 9925 9195
Course Contact Email:barbara.kuczuk@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
VART5902C Identify fibres and fabricsOn successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge to identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and how they are used in textile production processes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX2001B Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production |
Element: |
1. Identify types and characteristics of textile materials 2. Identify stages of processing fibres or yarns 3. Describe methods of constructing textile products
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Types of fibres and yarns or textile materials used on the manufacture of textiles products are identified. |
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
 Identify fibres, yarns and fabrics used in the clothing industry. (problem solving)
 Understand the methods used to identify quality of fibres, yarns or textiles materials and impact of quality on production (problem solving)
 Identify generic and trade names for fibres and fabrics (problem solving)
 Describe the processes and purpose of the stages in yarn production (communication)
 Demonstrate an understanding of the various construction methods used to create fabrics (communication)
 Research, collect and identify fabrics used in the clothing industry and their uses. (planning and organising)
 Work in a group to brainstorm and provide feedback on fabric findings. (teamwork and initiative and enterprise)
 Use technology to prepare portfolio. (technology)
 Use Self evaluation quizzes. (learning)
 Use On-line activities (technology)
 Prepare a fibre, yarns and fabric portfolio. (communication and self management)
 Use technology to present findings of research (communication and technology)
Design appropriate format for portfolio (initiative and enterprise)
Teaching Schedule
Week Beginning | Session – Topic |
Element Performance Criteria |
Assessment Tasks |
29 June 09 | Term - Holidays | ||
6 July 09 | Term - Holidays | ||
13 July 09 | Review fibre types Yarn classification, yarn specifications |
1.1 Types of fibres and yarns or textiles materials used in the manufacture of textile products are identified | |
20 July 09 | Yarn processing production, quality and effect on production, hazards | 2.1 Processes used on raw fibres, basic processed yarns or finished yarns are describes 2.2 The purposes of processing stages are explained 2.3 Basic processes of spinning fibres into yarns or processing yarns into knitted, woven or non-woven textile product are explained 3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified |
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27 July 09 | Research yarn processing | ||
3 August 09 | Finishing - an overview | 3.2 Uses of different types of fibres or yarns and their effects on finished products are identified | |
10 August 09 | Aesthetic finishes | 3.2 | Submit yarns and yarn production assignment |
17 August 09 | Special purpose finishes | 3.2 | |
24 August 09 | Dyeing and printing | 3.2 |
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31 August 09 | Research fabric finishes |
3.2 | |
7 September 09 | Quality aspects fabrics | 1.2 Quality of fibres, yarns or textile material is identified 1.3 Methods of measuring textile material quality in the workplace are identified 3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified |
Submit fabric finishes folio |
14 September 09 21 September 09 |
Term Holidays | ||
28 September 09 |
Sustainability |
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5 October 09 | Workshop for holistic |
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12 October 09 | Care of textile products | ||
19 October 09 | ►Selecting fabrics for specific end uses ►Revision |
3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified | Submit research for holistic Bring notes and fabric folios |
26 October 09 | Quiz |
Quiz - Selecting fabrics for specific end uses, quality, sustainability and care |
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2 November 09 | Cup week – prepare PowerPoint presentation |
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9 November 09 | PowerPoint presentation for holistic - workshop | ||
16 November 09 | HOLISTIC PRESENTATION | HOLISTIC PRESENTATION |
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23 November 09 | Feedback and maintenance |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
The student will be given a range of assessment tasks including folio work, powerpoint presentation, research and quizzes.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment - Method - Marks Awarded
(1) Yarns and yarn production folio - Practical assignment - 30 marks
(2) Folio illustrating fabric finishes - Practical assignment - 30 marks
(3) Quiz – quality, sustainability , care and specific end uses - Written assessment - 30 marks
(4) Holistic research - Written assessment and PowerPoint presentation: group work - 10 marks
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Folio of yarns | Folio illustrating fabric finishes. | Quiz | Holistic research |
1.1 | Y | |||
1.2 | Y | |||
1.3 | Y | |||
1.4 | Y | |||
2.1 | Y | |||
2.2 | Y | |||
2.3 | Y | |||
3.1 | Y | Y | ||
3.2 | Y | Y | ||
3.3 | Y | |||
3.4 | Y | |||
Other Information
The following performance criteria are covered in LMTCL2003A Identify fibres and fabrics:
1.4 Generic and trade names for textile materials are identified
3.3 Textile product construction processes are explained
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