Course Title: Calculate cost estimates for fashion products
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: GRAP5211C
Course Title: Calculate cost estimates for fashion products
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
Effie Wlodarczyk
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Year 10 maths
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to develop cost estimates for sample production of products within the fashion industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4004B Calculate cost estimates for fashion products |
Element: |
1. Identify factors to be considered when costing a garment for the fashion industry |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Factors to be taken into consideration when costing fashion products are identified according to OHS practices. |
Element: |
2. Identify costs involved in producing fashion garments |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Costs of fabric and trims for sample garments and production are estimated. |
Element: |
3. Identify and calculate labour costs involved in fashion garment production |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Labour involved in fashion product production is identified. |
Element: |
4. Develop costing sheets to industry standards |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Components of fashion industry costing sheets 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
Class room activities
Teaching Schedule
Week Session – Topic Element
Performance Criteria
1 Class warm-up activity as introduction
Discussion of lecturer’s background (brief)
Discussion of semester’s objectives & assessment
Discussion of RMIT behavioural policy & OHS issues
Discussion of module handouts x 3
Discussion for week 2 preparation – group Listing of what is a “fashion product” & reminder to bring in a garment to consider cost factors activity 1.1 Factors which must be taken into consideration when costing garments identified according to OHS practices
1.2 Market forces that affect costing for the fashion industry are identified
2 Students to bring in a garment to consider cost factors activity
Define terminology for costs calculation & production (review and extension)
Cost factor analysis I for individual garments as samples
Discussion of written report and presentation on case studies SWOT analysis 1.2 Market forces that affect costing for the fashion industry are identified
2.1 Costs for fabrics and trims for sample garments and production are estimated
2.2 Similar garments from different price points within the fashion industry are compared and any production differences are identified
2.3 Hidden costs in sample production are identified
3.1 Labour involved in fashion product production is identify
3.2 Labour costs for production of sample and bulk production are calculated
3 Definition of annual production cycle – flow-chart analysed
Tutorial on planning questionnaires for investigations 1.2
3.3 Different methods of utilising labour in the fashion industry are identified and compared
4
Introduction to types of businesses & ways to start
Considered costs for sole owner manufacturer 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
2.4 Differences in costs for sample and bulk production garments are explained
3.1, .3.2, 3.3
5 Introduction to types of businesses & ways to start
Considered costs for sole owner manufacturer 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, .3.2, 3.3, 4.1
6 What is a cost sheet?
Development of company cost-sheets for manufacturing 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, .3.2, 3.3, 4.1,
4.2 Costing sheets are developed to meet fashion industry standards
4.3 Costing sheet is completed for a sample garment
4.4 Costing sheet is used to develop quotation for bulk production
4.5 Quality standards of work and received materials are assessed
7 Students to bring in own examples of sportswear
Cost factor analysis II for individual garments as samples
1.2, 2.1, 2.2,.2.3, 3.1, 3.2
8 Management of cash-flow – issues for consideration
Discussion of Assignment –issue and discussion 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
9 PowerPoint Presentations of written report
Written report as case-study to be emailed for assessment (guest speaker report)
Students to take notes on content and style of presentation
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, .3.2, 3.3, 4.1
10 Production methods, price points, bulk manufacture, industry standards + QC
Tutorial time Assignment 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.5
11 Non attendance - In lieu of 24 August 09 GUEST SPEAKER 2, 1 p.m. auditorium Monday
12 Students to bring in sportswear designs
Test costing for a sportswear sample range Considered costs for large-scale manufacturing, locally and offshore 1.2, 2.1, 2.2,.2.3, 3.1, 3.2, .2.4, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 4.5
13 Considered cost conversions with off-shore currency
Development of cost-sheets for off-shore manufacturing
Budgeting 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
14 Garment engineering – 5th scale efficiency exercises 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
15 Mock presentation for Sportswear sample range
Students to take notes on content and style of presentation 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, .3.2, 3.3, 4.1
16 Bring in all work for final presentation preparation – pre-assessment
17 Final presentation of assignment
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
A variety of assessment tasks will be undertaken including assignments, written and oral presentations, and questionnaires.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Method Marks Awarded
Quiz
Written assessment, questions and answers 20%
Written report and presentation on case studies SWOT analysis Written assignment, & oral presentation 30%
Assignment
Written assignment & oral presentation 40%
Holistic costing
Written assignment & oral presentation 10%
Assessment Matrix
Elements Quiz
20% Written report and presentation on case studies SWOT analysis 30% Assignment
40% Holistic costing
10%
1.1 Factors which must be taken into consideration when costing garments identified according to OHS practices Y Y Y Y
1.2 Market forces that affect costing for the fashion industry are identified Y Y Y Y
2.1 Costs for fabrics and trims for sample garments and production are estimated Y Y Y Y
2.3 Hidden costs in sample production are identified Y Y Y Y
2.4 Differences in costs for sample and bulk production garments are explained Y Y Y Y
3.1 Labour involved in fashion product production is identified Y Y Y Y
3.2 Labour costs for production of sample and bulk production are calculated Y Y Y Y
3.3 Different methods of utilising labour in the fashion industry are identified and compared Y Y Y Y
4.1 Components of fashion industry costing sheets are identified Y Y
4.2 Costing sheets are developed to meet fashion industry standards Y Y
4.3 Costing sheet is completed for a sample garment Y Y
4.4 Costing sheet is used to develop quotation for bulk production Y Y
4.5 Quality standards of work and received materials are assessed Y Y Y
Other Information
NB Students should note that this weekly planner is offered in good faith and that suggested activities will be undertaken as planned. However due to the possibility of unforeseen circumstances some activities might of necessity need to be altered – all efforts for advance notice will be made
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