Course Title: Assist in the development of textile designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: VART6453C
Course Title: Assist in the development of textile designs
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: 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 explore the different processes available to assist you in the development of your design ideas to create textile designs and appropriate methods for presenting your designs. You will develop design concepts for textile products according to a specified brief, by undertaking research and creating or adapting designs.
This course consists of 3 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other two units of Competency in this clustered course are:
CUVDRA201A Develop drawing skills
CUVACD301A Produce drawings to communicate ideas
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTTD4009 Assist in the development of textile designs |
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 develop textile designs |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Interpret design brief and clarify purpose of textile product 2.2 Determine design requirements from brief 2.3 Identify design constraints 2.4 Analyse examples of textile products that meet aspects of the design brief to clarify design objectives 2.5 Discuss brief with team members and establish design priorities |
Element: |
3 Analyse technical requirements of design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Research trends in yarns and raw materials used in similar textile products and compare against design requirements 3.2 Assess technical requirements associated with textile production processes, within specified guidelines and according to workplace procedures 3.3 Identify any additional expertise required for project 3.4 Identify impacts of materials and processes on design |
Element: |
4 Contribute to design concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Develop preliminary concepts with others to explore possibilities 4.2 Use storyboards, sketches or other tools used for textile designs to develop designs 4.3 Apply principles of design and elements of design to development of design ideas 4.4 Contribute ideas and discuss with team members to enhance success of project 4.5 Examine design ideas against design brief and select design for further development 4.6 Develop sample textile product to test design concept |
Element: |
5 Assist in the preparation of presentation materials |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Select techniques for presenting textile product design 5.2 Develop support materials with team members to demonstrate features and benefits of textile design 5.3 Document design details |
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 interpret a textile brief, undertake appropriate research, including trend data and the technical requirements, to sketch/ draw and develop a range of preliminary design concepts using different mediums. You will refine these design concepts and create and present a range of textile design products to meet the brief.
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities that will be undertaken in this course include:
- Research
- Exploration of different drawing techniques and mediums
- Class exercises
- Practical demonstrations
- Design activities or projects
- Peer teaching and class presentations
- Independent project based work
- Peer/ Lecturer feedback
- Final folio of a range of drawings
- Final folio of a range of hand drawn textile repeats
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Activity |
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Week 1
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Observational drawing. Introduction to visual research, studio practice, drawing, OH&S. Introduction to Assessments 1 & 2 |
Week 2 |
Observational drawing. Mark-making session – point, texture, pattern |
Week 3 |
Observational drawing. Ink session – line and form |
Week 4 |
Observational drawing. Charcoal session – tone and volume Review of observational drawing diary and development of skill development plan. |
Week 5 |
Observational drawing. Mark making and layering |
Week 6 |
Observational drawing. Composition, collage and mixed media session – texture, hierarchy, rhythm, variety, harmony and unity |
Week 7 |
Observational drawing. Watercolour, ink, water and layering session – colour, movement, emphasis
|
Week 8 |
Observational drawing. Oblique strategies – experimental drawing session using Brian Eno’s oblique strategies for combating creative block.
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Week 9 |
Observational drawing. Introduction to project 3. Research for project 3 and product development |
Week 10 |
Observational drawing. Presentation of ideas. Motif development |
Week 11 |
Observational drawing. Creating repeat systems with photocopies. |
Week 12 |
Observational drawing. Finalising motifs and drawing repeat systems. |
Week 13 |
Observational drawing. Drawing repeat systems. |
Week 14 |
Observational drawing. Hand drawing final designs onto storyboard images. |
Week 15 |
Submission of all assessments. |
Week 16 |
Assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Meller, Susan Effers Joost, 1991, Textile Designs: 200 Years of Patterns, Thames and Hudson, London.
Dexter, Emma (ed), 2004, Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, Phaidon
Kovats, Tania (ed), 2005, The Drawing Book: A Survey of Drawing: The Primary Means of Expression, Black Dog Publishing
TRACEY, 2008, Drawing Now: Between the Lines of Contemporary Art, I.B.Tauris
Online: http://butdoesitfloat.com/
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/microsites/sota/tracey/
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
Observational Drawing Diary
Every class we will be spending the first 30 minutes practising observational drawing skills. In week four, the drawings so far will be reviewed and students will identify which specific drawing skills they would like to develop, so that we can work together to develop a plan to consciously develop drawing skills. We will be using a variety of media, such as charcoal, gouache, ink, pen, pencil, and pastel.
Assessment 2
Drawing Folio
Students will build up a portfolio of a variety of drawing styles and techniques. After undertaking research into contemporary drawing and collecting source material, students will participate in in-class activities to develop a broad portfolio exploring various forms of mark-making, abstract and representational drawing, rendering, composition and experimental drawing techniques.
Assessment 3
Repeat Designs
Using the drawings developed throughout the semester, students will isolate elements to use and translate into motifs for textile designs. These motifs will be photocopied and transformed into various repeat systems, and then used as the basis for a finished, hand drawn textile design range.
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
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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