Course Title: Select raw materials
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: MANU7396C
Course Title: Select raw materials
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
John Brooks
9925 9250
Nominal Hours: 40
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 learn to apply your skills and knowledge to select raw materials, for use in the production of textile samples. You will also learn to apply judgement and discretion when selecting raw materials for use in textile products and/or textile samples and will identify and document selected materials based on the proposed end use. You will use textile specifications to help guide your choices and you will learn to document and record your selections against the relevant quality standards.
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:
MSTTD4010 Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTTX3008 Select raw materials |
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 |
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2 Prepare to select raw materials |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm requirements for the selection of raw materials and clarify, if necessary 2.2 Select raw materials appropriate for the designated use |
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3 Check raw materials |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Verify specification of raw materials 3.2 Check selected raw materials are suitable and satisfy quality standards and workplace procedures 3.3 Compare data with standards or other reference materials and record results |
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4 Report on raw materials |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Document and record raw materials using appropriate worksheets and information systems 4.2 Collate and analyse documentation against specifications 4.3 Interpret documentation and report outcomes |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to select a variety of raw materials, such as wool, cotton yarn and synthetic or chemical dyes to use in textile samples. Through the experimental process, you will record the properties of a variety of raw materials and complete documentation to report on designated end uses.
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
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project based work
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Teaching Schedule
Week Starting |
Learning Activities |
Assessment tasks and Due dates |
Week1 |
Overview of course module. WHS requirements. Assessment tasks. During the semester you will create different samples that need to be displayed neatly with notes in a folder. This folder will be become your Resource/reference folio. Selecting materials for paper weave. Introduction to Shibori. Preparation of fabrics for shibori dyeing. |
Introduction to Task 1 Folio of samples |
Week 2 |
Dyeing shibori samples. Transfer printing with disperse dyes Introduction to rust dye, melt off and thermoplastic manipulation Homework: bring fabric swatches in your palette - one cotton or silk for rust, one metallic for melt off, and one oil based plastic for thermoplastic manipulation |
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Week 3 |
Reviewing shibori samples. Development of shibori samples and preparation of fabrics for shibori, melt off and thermoplastic manipulation. Rust dyeing fabrics. Observation Checklist (WHS) |
Observation Checklist 1 (WHS) |
Week 4 |
Dyeing of shibori fabrics and boiling of thermoplastic manipulation fabrics Introduction to felting Creation of felt sample |
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Week 5 |
Introduce brief for assessment 2: textile object Introduction to embroidery, introduction to stitch and dissolve Create embroidery sampler homework: stitch and dissolve |
Brief for Task 2 |
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Week 6
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Frame loom weaving |
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Week 7 |
Fabric painting |
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Week 8 |
Catching up on any missing samples, compiling folios, and/or working on Textile Object |
Task 1 due |
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Mid Semester Break |
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Week 9
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Introduction to brief 3 Unconventional embellishments and presentation of examples of work, key artists and designers, and useful resources Discussion about sourcing found objects for textile embellishments. homework: find objects and materials to be used as embellishments |
Task 2 due |
Week 10 |
Practical demonstration on transforming a variety of found objects or unconventional materials into sequins/beads/embellishments. | |
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Week 11
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Practical demonstration on applying unconventional materials to fabrics during construction or as manipulation to existing fabrics and supervised studio activity relating embellishing textile samples with unconventional materials. |
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Week 12
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Group critique/discussion surrounding work completed so far for task 3 and supervised studio time working on task 3. |
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Week 13
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Supervised studio time to create embellishment samples, one on one feedback |
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Week 14
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Group critique/discussion surrounding work completed so far for task 3 and supervised studio time working on task 3. Supervised studio time to create embellishment samples |
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Week 15
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Reflective session on the semester Task 3 Unconventional Embellishments due |
Task 3 due |
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Week 16
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Assessment |
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: MSTTD4010 Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples 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: Sample Resource Folio
Students will be introduced to a range of experimental manipulation techniques. They will maintain a folder of samples of the techniques and include a spec sheet for each sample in their folio
Assessment Task 2: Textile Object
Students will need to effectively select a range of appropriate raw materials and use one or more manipulation techniques covered this semester to create a textile object.
Assessment Task 3: Unconventional Embellishments
Students will explore the potential of textile embellishments and unconventional materials. Through the use of unconventional materials, found objects and/or unconventional techniques and processes, they will create a range of fabric samples and a textile object.
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
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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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