Course Title: Produce computer-aided textile design folios

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: ISYS5694C

Course Title: Produce computer-aided textile design folios

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 99259233

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

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

John Brooks

9925 9250

john.brooks@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 100

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

MSTGN2009 Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

Course Description

In this course you will extend your creative concepts, techniques and technical skills in textile design development to plan and create textile design folios, including further use of electronic files. Using computer-aided design (CAD) programs to produce textile design folios. You will develop and manipulate folio content to meet the different requirements of a client, brief and/or design specification and allow you to present and promote textile design concepts to clients or other industry professionals. This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is - MSTTD4008 Present and promote textile design concepts

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTTD5010 Produce computer-aided textile design folios
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 produce design folios
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Consult client to review the textile design specifications and determine folio requirements 2.2 Analyse and determine purpose and type of digital folio in line with objectives and audience requirements 2.3 Identify and analyse design themes and styles of textile design in line with folio objectives 2.4 Determine preliminary planning, and explore options for content and presentation 2.5 Confirm folio objectives and document
Element:	3. Plan folio presentation
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Determine folio parameters and specifications and use planning processes according to the needs of the folio 3.2 Select and prepare CAD software, programs and equipment according to specifications and workplace procedures 3.3 Determine editing and layout requirements and select relevant applications 3.4 Develop folio plan and confirm presentation with client or relevant personnel
Element:	4. Use electronic tools to create folio
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Use design programs and equipment to create design folio 4.2 Apply editing software to edit and manipulate folio content to effectively illustrate features of the textile materials, designs and products 4.3 Assess folio against requirements and objectives and present to appropriate personnel for review 4.4 Identify and implement improvements and finalise folio 4.5 Store design folio, organise and file to enable retrieval as required

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to use a range Software (CAD) programs to produce textile design folios, manipulate images and content of folio to meet different industry requirements or processes.

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 studio
• seminars/workshops
• design activities or projects
• guest lecture/presentation
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• research
• independent project based work
• group activities/projects
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

Teaching Schedule

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.

 

Week	Focus	Assessments
Week I 3rd & 6th of July	Introduction to the course/course overview Expectations and housekeeping Warm up exercise Introduction to assessment 1 Research and brainstorming Illustrator repeats
Week 10th & 13th of July	Generating sketches Developing designs digitally Creating repeats on Photoshop Repeating textures on Photoshop
Week 3 17th & 20th of July	Refining designs on paper Finishing designs digitally
Week 4 24th & 27thJuly	Introduction to assessment 2 Presentation: Trends, mood boards Brainstorming, sketching & research
Week 5 31st July & 3rd of August	Discussion: Interpreting a mood board Sketching, generating ideas, discussion with ‘client’ Developing design ideas, making croquis	Assessment 1 due
Week 6 7th & 10th of August	Refining design ideas, one on one feedback sessions
Week 7 14th & 17th of August	Presentation: Storyboards and digital draping Selecting or designing garments to create storyboards
Week 8 21st & 24th August	Refining storyboards, one on one feedback
Week 9 11th & 14th September	Presentation: Portfolios and their purposes Compiling the collection into a portfolio Introduction to Assessment 3
Week10 18th & 21st September	Assessment 2 due Idea development, mood board creation	Assessment 2 due
Week 1125th & 28th September	Generating design ideas
Week 122nd & 5th October	Refining design ideas, beginning storyboard images
Week 139th &12th October	Refining storyboard images
Week 1416th & 19th October	Compiling portfolio
Week 1523rd & 26th October	Assessment 3 due	Assessment 3 due
Week 16 30thOctober & 2nd November	Provide student feedback

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

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. This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is - MSTTD4008 Present and promote textile design concepts 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

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria

Assessment Task 1: Think Positive Due date: Friday 3rd of August

This is an industry driven brief working with Sydney based print company Think Positive. Students are required to create a printed design in response to the theme of change. The selected designs will be printed and turned into either a tote bag or cushion.

 

Assessment Task 2: Textile Trend Triathlon Due date: Friday 21st September

Students will engage with all parts of the textile design process and contribute to the design and development of three different ranges.

 

Assessment Task 3: Designing From the Everyday Due date: Friday 26th October

Students will design their own range of textile designs using their everyday surroundings as inspiration.

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

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Assessment Feedback: 

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

 

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

 

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

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