Course Title: Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: COSC7376C

Course Title: Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4390 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9233

Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mary Mirt

mary.mirt@rmit.edu.au

Ph: 9925 9243

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

None

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computer software packages such as Microsoft Office and Adobe suite, to assist in the development and file management of a range of textile development processes including, textile designs, colour ways, mood boards and specification information.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN2009 Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

Element:

1 Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

Element:

2 Prepare to operate computing technology

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify computing technology relevant to work role and its impact on work role and workplace outcomes 2.2 Identify appropriate computing technology that is suitable for performing work tasks 2.3 Identify information/data that needs to be accessed, input or stored and the source of information/data 2.4 Identify key features of technology, ergonomic conditions and procedures for start-up and shutdown 2.5 Identify relevant software application menus, functions and commands to locate, input or store information/data 2.6 Identify skills required for software application and source training or support from appropriate personnel if required

Element:

3 Access information or data

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Navigate relevant software application menus, functions and commands to locate information/data 3.2 Follow workplace procedures to retrieve information/data 3.3 Manipulate data/information, as required, including numerical operations 3.4 Check information/data to confirm it meets work requirements

Element:

4 Input and store information or data

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Use relevant software menus, functions and commands to enter/input and manipulate information/data 4.2 Enter, remove or change data or information, as required 4.3 Save information or data and store in a file structure according to workplace requirements 4.4 Follow procedures for shutting down, logging off and exiting computing technology


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in creating a range of different documents and designs/images using a range of different software packages. You will be able to successfully use a range of each of the software tools to produce an electronic copy of your work. You will also be able to save, file and retrieve your document or image in a useable electronic format as listed in the assessment criteria.


Details of Learning Activities

Throughout this course you will engage in various learning activities which will include the following:

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • practical demonstrations in a Computer Lab
  • design activities or projects
  • group discussion
  • independent project based work


Teaching Schedule

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

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CONTENT

ASSESSMENTS

1

 

Introduction to Operate computing technology course & Overview of Assessment tasks:

Set up with RMIT systems – Email; RMIT website; Library services – e.g. WGSN, Lynda.com; ‘Canvas’; communication; storage; MyDesktop remote desktop. File management.

OH&S (WHS) Practice in the computing environment.

 

 

 

2

Microsoft software and it’s uses in TCF industry

Introduction to Microsoft Word

 

3

Word activities continued

Asst 1: OHS observation checklist conducted

4

Adobe software – differences/similarities and it’s uses in TCF industry

Introduction to Photoshop

 

5

Photoshop activities

 

6

Photoshop continued…

 

7

Finalising & submission of Asst 2: Moodboard

Asst 2 due: Photoshop moodboard

8

Introduction to Illustrator

Introduction to Asst3: Portfolio of textile documents

 

 

EASTER BREAK

 

9

Illustrator activities

 

 

10

Illustrator continued

 

 

11

Illustrator continued

 

 

12

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

 

13

Excel exercises cont.

 

14

Excel exercises cont.

 

15

Class Time to finalise Asst3: Portfolio of TCF documents

 

Asst 3 due end of class

16

FEEDBACK: One-on-one appointments

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Lynda.com

 

Class notes and visual guides will be distributed within class time

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.


Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments. Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: CA: Competency Achieved NYC: Not Yet Competent DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: CAD OHS Observation checklist (Week 3)

You will be observed and assessed on your ability to work safely while working on a computer during your CAD classes.

Assessment 2: Moodboard (Due Week 7)

You are required to create an electronic moodboard using Adobe Photoshop and document the processes you have followed.

 

Assessment 3: Textile CAD Folio (Due Week 15)

Using various software packages you will be required to create a folio of different textile CAD work (products).

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Program Coordinator).

Other Information

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

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