Course Title: Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: GRAP5229C
Course Title: Use and apply sizing systems appropriate 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: 9925 9195
Course Contact Email:carmen.pricone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mirta Mizza; Email: mirta.mizza@rmit.edu.au
Nardia Robertson; Email: nardia.robertson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge to use and apply sizing systems appropriate for designing garments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4018B Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design |
Element: |
1. Describe sizing system 2. Analyse sizing requirements 3. Verify design sizing
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Australian approaches to sizing standards are identified and described. 3.1 Appropriate sizes from sizing system for the design are identified and |
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
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to use and apply sizing systems appropriate for designing garments.
- You will investigate and describe national and international sizing.
- You will learn how to interpret a design brief and apply it to analyse and assess sizing for design.
- Throughout this course you will consider the application of OH&S practices in work operations and maintain accurate records of your findings.
Teaching Schedule
Topic | Element | |
Week 1 - 2 | Introduction to course and equipment required. Eight head female fashion figure Familiarisation with female templates for skirt, tailored pant, set-in sleeve shirt, Magyar/raglan shape, t-shirt/kimono shape & jean. Start skirt unit - pencil, dirndl |
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Week 2 - 3 | Continue with skirt unit - skirt research assignment - Skirt Silhouettes - flip skirt with yoke. - 6 gore A-line skirt, - 8 gore trumpet skirt, - straight skirt with front pocket, front buttoning |
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Week 4 - 6 | Sizing Systems Lecture - Historical development of sizing systems. Case study: Comparison of Australian and International sizing systems Assignment: Sizing and Fitting |
1.1 Australian approaches to sizing standards are identified and described. 1.2 Sizing systems are identified and described. 1.3 International sizing systems are identified. 1.4 Advantages and disadvantages of sizing systems are described. 2.1 Intended purpose of the design is established. 2.2 Design specifications are read and interpreted. 2.3 Design brief is clarified with designer where necessary. 2.4 Body measurements and their effect on sizing are analysed. 2.5 Body characteristics and their effect on sizing are analysed. 3.1 Appropriate sizes from sizing system for the design are identified and explained. 3.2 Effects of inappropriate sizing for the design are identified and explained. 3.3 Size chart is developed where required. |
Week 7 - 9 | Sleeves: Short folded cuff, set in sleeve gathered onto cuff, leg’o’mutton, raglan, Collars: Mandarin, convertible (closed and open), shawl |
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Week 10 - 16 | Pants: Drawstring pant, jeans, tailored pant. Hand in Assignment: Sizing and Fitting 100% Pleats Dresses Jacket Drawing from garments on stand, |
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Week 17 | Drawing Folio submitted for assessment 100% | |
Week 18 | Assessment Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Australian Standards |
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Aldrich, Winifred. (2004) Metric Pattern Making |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on your analysis of a specified case study and a comparison to a current product in the marketplace.
Assessment Tasks
Sizing and Fitting Assessment Task to be submitted for assessment in week 11 - 100%
Assessment Matrix
Element | Assignment |
Describe sizing system |
X |
Analyse sizing requirements |
X |
Verify design sizing |
X |
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