Course Title: Analyse textile design influences

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: VART6450C

Course Title: Analyse textile design influences

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

Rachelle Holowko
rachelle.holowko@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 100

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 explore and analyse how elements and principles of designs, colour, production processes as well as historical and contemporary influence can be used in the development of your textile design ideas.

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:

MSTTD4012 Analyse use of colour in textiles


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTTD4007 Analyse textile design influences

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 Analyse key influences on textile designs

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify significant historical events that have influenced textile design and analyse their effects

2.2 Identify significant cultural influences on the development of textile design and analyse their effects

2.3 Analyse contemporary influences on textile design

2.4 Identify characteristics represented in textiles

2.5 Analyse changes to production processes, including the effects of new and emerging technologies on textile designs

Element:

3 Identify features of the design process

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify steps in responding to a design brief

3.2 Identify commercial considerations in producing a design

3.3 Identify elements of design

3.4 Identify principles of design

Element:

4 Source information on textile designs and products

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Identify possible sources of information on textile designs and products and determine means of accessing information

4.2 Use information gathering tools according to workplace procedures

4.3 Assess information for reliability to inform design processes

Element:

5 Analyse textile construction techniques

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Identify purpose and key features of textile product

5.2 Describe desired effects of design features

5.3 Describe production techniques applied to create design features

5.4 Identify use of production techniques in contemporary designs

Element:

6 Identify characteristics of colour and prepare colour chart

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Investigate colour and identify dimensions

6.2 Identify relationship between value and intensity and paint a colour chart

6.3 Prepare colour wheel and shade scale according to colour mixing principles

6.4 Implement colour matching of garment and garment items for production

6.5 Inspect colour charts or check against quality standards and make any changes or adjustments, as required

6.6 Complete documentation relating to colour charts

Element:

7 Analyse influences on future directions in textiles

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Identify new or emerging textiles and examine features, benefits and likely uses

7.2 Analyse trends and influences to identify possible changes in textile production and demand

7.3 Identify and access sources of information relating to future directions and innovations in textile design to maintain currency of industry knowledge

7.4 Present research information using industry appropriate presentation, communication tools and formats


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 and performance Criteria. You will be able to identify the principles and elements of design and colour. You will be able to undertake research on how production processes, emerging technology, historical and contemporary textile designs can influence textile designs and interpret the influences as part of your own design process. You will also be able to present your findings in appropriate formats following current industry practices.


Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities, projects and tasks have been designed to allow you to demonstrate competency.

 

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • practical demonstrations in studio
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material
  • colour and design activities or projects
  • group discussion
  • excursion
  • research
  • independent project based work
  • group activities/projects


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 speaker and resources

Week 1

Overview of course content and assessment requirements. O,H&S induction. Significant, historical and cultural influences on textiles tutorial. Project 1: Journal, details of brief. Project 2:Research Presentations, details of brief. Library tour

MSTTD4007 Elements 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

MSTTD4012 Elements 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

Week 2

Good working practice: analysing the design process and answering the brief tutorial.. Project 2:Research Presentations, details of brief. Project 1: Journal activity, analysing the design process

MSTTD4007 Elements 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2

MSTTD4012 Elements 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

Week 3

Colour theory: colour wheels, tints, tones, shades, primary, secondary, greyscale, tutorial followed by Project 1: Journal Activity

MSTTD4007 Elements 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.6

MSTTD4012 Elements 2.1, 2.2

Week 4

Colour theory: colour wheels, tints, tones, shades, primary, secondary, greyscale, tutorial followed by Project 1: Journal Activity

MSTTD4007 Elements 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.6

MSTTD4012 Elements 2.1, 2.2

Week 5

Elements and Principles of design tutorial. Group and individual exercises to identify elements and principles using industry resources

MSTTD4007 Elements 3.3, 3.4,

MSTTD4012 Elements 2.5

Week 6

Tutorial on how colour is used in Textile Design followed by group and independent activities developing colour wheels. Project 1:Journal activity

MSTTD4007 Elements 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.6

MSTTD4012 Elements 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5

Week 7

Project 2: Research Presentations. Student presentations scheduled

Project 2: Research Presentations due

 

MSTTD4007 Elements 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 7.4

MSTTD4012 Elements 2.5

Week 8

Project 2: Research Presentations. Student presentations scheduled

MSTTD4007 Elements 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 7.4

MSTTD4012 Elements 2.5

Week 9

Project 2: Research Presentations. Student presentations scheduled.

Project 3:Contemporary designer, details of brief

MSTTD4007 Elements 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 7.4

MSTTD4012 Elements 2.5

Week 10

Colour matching tutorial. Independent and group activities using textile resources to develop colour matching abilities. Project 1:Journal activity

MSTTD4007 Elements 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6

MSTTD4012 Elements 3.2

Week 11

Guest speaker to discuss their design process and influences

MSTTD4007 Elements 3.1, 3.2,4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3

MSTTD4012 Elements 4.1, 4.2

Week 12

Putting together a design collection tutorial including colourways and coordinates. Independent and group exercises developing colour combinations. Project 1:Journal activity

 

MSTTD4007 Elements 3.2, 6.1, 6.5, 6.6 

MSTTD4012 Elements 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

Week 13

Sourcing information on textiles. Trend forecasting tutorial. Group and individual exercises to develop forecasting skills using industry resources. Project 1:Journal activity

MSTTD4007 Elements 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3

MSTTD4012 Elements 4.2, 4.3

Week 14

Analyse textile construction techniques tutorial: Purpose and key features of textile products are identified, desired effects of design features are described, production techniques analysed, use of colour analysed. Project 1: Journal acitivity Individual and group activities analysing textile products.

MSTTD4007 Elements 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

MSTTD4012 Elements 2.5, 4.1, 4.3

Week 15

Completion and submission of Project 3: Contemporary designer

Completion and submission of Project 1: Journal

MSTTD4007 Elements 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 7.1 ,7.3

MSTTD4012 Elements 4.3

Week 16

Assessment Feedback

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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

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Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include two projects and presentation of a folio to a panel of industry experts. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.


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

There are 3 Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment Task 1: Journal, Due: Week 15, 30th May 2017

The journal contains colour exercises, record sheets and analysis exercises. The activities are designed to be undertaken as self paced or group learning activities and will also be used as part of class discussion. 

There will be ongoing verbal feedback, and written feedback at the end of semester.

You must complete each task to a satisfactory level to be deemed competent. Specific criteria is provided on detailed project briefs

This unit is assessed with Unit MSTTD4012

 

Assessment Task 2: Research Presentations, Due: Week 7, 21st of March 2017

The history of textiles provides an extremely rich source of inspiration and practical information for textile designers. This project will enable you to research, describe and analyse how historical textiles can influence contemporary textile design.  

There will be ongoing verbal feedback, and written feedback at the end of semester.

You must complete each task to a satisfactory level to be deemed competent. Specific criteria is provided on detailed project briefs

This unit is assessed with Unit MSTTD4012

 

Assessment Task 3: Contemporary Designer, Due: Week 15, 30th May 2017

Choose a professional artist/designer/craftsperson in a textile field that inspires you to interview. Analyse contemporary influences on their work, commercial considerations and production techniques.

There will be ongoing verbal feedback, and written feedback at the end of semester.

You must complete each task to a satisfactory level to be deemed competent. Specific criteria is provided on detailed project briefs

This unit is assessed with Unit MSTTD4012

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

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


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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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.

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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.

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