Course Title: Analyse textile design influences
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
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
Availability:
Tuesday 9.30-12.30
Wednesday 9.30-2.00pm
Thursday 9.30-12.30
Ana Petidis
Availability:
Tuesday 6.00pm-9.00pm
Friday 9.00am-2.00pm
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 Determine job requirements 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
Element: |
2 Analyse key influences on textile designs |
Performance Criteria: |
2 Analyse key influences on textile designs 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
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Element: |
3 Identify features of the design process |
Performance Criteria: |
3 Identify features of the design process 3.1 Identify steps in responding to a design brief 3.2 Identify commercial considerations in producing a design
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Element: |
4 Source information on textile designs and products |
Performance Criteria: |
4 Source information on textile designs and products 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
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Element: |
5 Analyse textile construction techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
5 Analyse textile construction techniques 5.1 Identify purpose and key features of textile product 5.2 Describe desired effects of design features |
Element: |
6 Identify characteristics of colour and prepare colour chart |
Performance Criteria: |
6 Identify characteristics of colour and prepare colour chart 6.1 Investigate colour and identify dimensions
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Element: |
7 Analyse influences on future directions in textiles |
Performance Criteria: |
7 Analyse influences on future directions in textiles 7.1 Identify new or emerging textiles and examine features, benefits and likely uses |
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
Week |
Class Activities |
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1 |
Library tour |
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2 |
Good working practice:
Project 1: Journal 1. OHS 2. Design process |
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3 |
Colour theory: colour wheels, tints, tones, shades, primary, secondary, tertiary, CMYK, RGB. Grey Scale Create colour wheels and colour charts
Project 2: Research Presentations Topic and Presentation day/times allocated
Project 1: Journal 3. Tonal Values
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4 |
Colour theory: colour wheels, tints, tones, shades, primary, secondary, tertiary, CMYK, RGB. Grey Scale Create colour wheels and colour charts
Project 1: Journal 3. Tonal Values
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5 |
Elements and Principles of design
Project 1: Journal 4. Elements and Principles
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6 |
How colour is used in TD: colour schemes, purpose/function, visual mixing, simultaneous contrast.
Project 1: Journal 5. Colour
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7 |
Project 2: Research Presentations
Student presentations scheduled |
WORK DUE:
Project 2: Research Presentations
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8 |
Project 2: Research Presentations
Student presentations scheduled
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9 |
Project 2: Research Presentations
Student presentations scheduled
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10 |
Colour matching Project 1: Journal 6. Colour matching Project 3: Contemporary designer
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Mid Semester Break: Friday 19th April to Sunday 28th April 2019
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11 |
Putting together a design collection:
Project 1: Journal 7. Colourway, colour proportion and coordinates
Project 3: Contemporary designer Topics allocated
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12 |
Trend forecasting:
Project 1: Journal 8. Trend forecasting and colour forecasting
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13 |
Analyse textile construction techniques:
Project 1: Journal 9. Textile product analysis
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14 |
Project 1: Journal Continue working on Journal activities
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15 |
Project 3: Contemporary designer Completion and submission of Project 3
Project 1: Journal Completion and submission of Project1 |
WORK DUE:
Project 3: Contemporary designer
Project 1: Journal
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16 |
Assessment Feedback |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Harris, J 2004, 5000 years of textiles, British Museum, London.
Schoeser, M 2003, World textiles: a concise history, Thames and Hudson, London.
Gillow, J & Sentence, B 1999, World textiles: a visual guide, Little, Brown and Company, Boston.
Jenkins, D 2002, The Cambridge history of western textiles, Cambridge University Press, New York.
Boucher, F 1987, A history of costume in the west, Thames and Hudson, London.
Stappmanns, V & McEoin, E 2006, The Melbourne design Guide, Pub Lab.3000.
Phyland, J & De Silva, J 2006, Handmade in Melbourne, Pud GSP Books.
Jackson, L 2011, 20th century pattern design: textile wallpaper pioneers, Princeton Architectural Press.
Meller, S & Elffers, J 1991, Textile designs: Two hundred years of European and American patterns for printed fabrics organized by motif, style, color, layout and period, Harry N. Abrams.
Phillips, P & Bunce G 1992, Repeat patterns: a manual for designers, artists and architects, Thames and Hudson.
Callender, J 2012, 2000 pattern combinations for graphic, textile and craft designers, Batsford.
Russell, A 2011, The fundamentals of printed textile design, AVA Publishing.
WGSN 2017, Trend forecasting, WGSN, viewed 22 January 2017,
https://www.google.com/search?q=wgsn&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/assessment-forms
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
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.
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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 requires 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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