Course Title: Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

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

Henry Orlinski

henry.orlinski@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

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

 

Performance Criteria:

1. Identify types and characteristics of textile materials

2. Identify stages of processing fibres or yarns

3. Describe methods of constructing textile products

 


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

Observe and investigate fibre, yarn and fabric characteristics to prepare for a portfolio. (Problem solving)
Research, collect and analyse data on fabrics and finishes related to end use. (Planning and organising, self management)
Group discussion on fibre properties related to uses and quality. (Teamwork)
Work in a group to brainstorm and provide feedback on fabric findings. (Communication, Teamwork and initiative and enterprise)
Use technology to prepare portfolio. (Technology)
Use Self evaluation quizzes. (Learning)
Use On-line activities (Technology)
Use technology to present findings of research (Communication and technology)
Design appropriate format for portfolio (Initiative and enterprise)

 


Teaching Schedule

July 10th. 2013 Yarn processing production 2.1 Processes used on raw fibres, basic processed yarns or finished yarns are described
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

July 17th 2013 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

July 24th 2013 Yarn blends 3.2 Uses of different types of fibres or yarns and their effects on finished products are identified
1.4 Generic and trade names for textiles materials are identified
July 31st 2013 Revision 1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.4
August 7th 2013 In-class assessment
August 14th 2013 Fabric finishes 3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified
August 21st. 2013 Fabric finishes 3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified

August 28th 2013 Fabric finishes
3.1 Textile products and their end uses are identified
Sept 4 Dyeing and printing
3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified
Sept 11 Dyeing and printing
3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified
Sept 18 Fabric finishes Research consultation
Sept 25 Identification of fibre type by various means (burning)
Quality aspects fibres, yarns and fabrics

3.2
3.3 Textile product construction processes are explained
1.3, 1.2, 3.4
October 2nd.2013 Term Holidays
October 9th 2013 Term Holidays
October 16th 2013 Quality aspects fibres, yarns and fabrics
Revision
1.3 Methods of measuring textile material quality in the workplace are identified
1.2 Quality of fibres, yarns or textile material is identified
3.4 Impact of quality on production processes is identified
October 23rd. 2013 Fibre ID and Quality revision
October 30th 2013 Quality in class assessment 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
November 6th. 2013 Cup week Fabric Dyeing and Finishes Practical 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
 


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

In-class assessment Written assessment - individual 10%
Assignment - fabric finishes Practical assignment - individual 50%
In-class assessment Written assessment - individual 30%
In-class Fibre Identification 10%
 


Assessment Matrix

Elements Assignment on fabric finishes. Quality: In-class assessment Yarns: In-class assessment Fibre Identification
research
 

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