Course Title: Analyse use of colour in textiles

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: VART6455C

Course Title: Analyse use of colour in textiles

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- 2.00

 Thursday 9.30-12.30

 

Ana Petidis

ana.petidis@rmit.edu.au

Availability:

Tuesday 6.00pm- 9.00pm

Friday 9.00am- 2.00pm

Nominal Hours: 30

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

MSTGN2011
MSTTD4002

Course Description

In this course you will explore, experiment and analyse how you can apply the theory of colour to the design process for textile design and products, including the creation of new colour schemes.

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:

MSTTD4007 Analyse textile design influences


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTTD4012 Analyse use of colour in textiles

Element:

1 Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1 Determine job requirements
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 analyse use of colour

Performance Criteria:

2 Prepare to analyse use of colour 2.1 Examine effects of colour dimensions

2.2 Identify relationship of colour theory to textile design process
2.3 Analyse visual or optical effects of colour
2.4 Collect and compare samples of textile products that demonstrate different visual effects, and apply workplace procedures
2.5 Analyse effects of colour used in textiles

 

Element:

3 Analyse suitable colour combinations to use in textile design

Performance Criteria:

3 Analyse suitable colour combinations to use in textile design 3.1 Develop colour combinations using computer software or manual processes

3.2 Use colour wheel and colour charts to assist colour investigations
3.3 Identify and illustrate new colour schemes

 

Element:

4 Explore colour in textile design

Performance Criteria:

4 Explore colour in textile design 4.1 Identify different colour uses and compare for impact

4.2 Investigate colour forecasting options
4.3 Document colour investigations for future reference


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 use of colour in textile designs and how to use colour wheels and colour charts as a tool to analyse the colour properties of textile products. You will be able to apply the theory of colour to match or complement colours to a range of different fabrics, trims and components as well as identifying visual effects caused by the different properties of textiles. You will be able to document these investigations and findings, on colour, for future reference.


Details of Learning Activities

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 use of colour in textile designs and how to use colour wheels and colour charts as a tool to analyse the colour properties of textile products. You will be able to apply the theory of colour to match or complement colours to a range of different fabrics, trims and components as well as identifying visual effects caused by the different properties of textiles. You will be able to document these investigations and findings, on colour, for future reference.


Teaching Schedule

Week

Class Activities

 

­1

  • Class Introduction
  • Introduction to projects and assessment criteria
  • Significant historical and cultural influences on textiles:
    Social, cultural, geographic, environmental, historical, technological- PPT
  • Project 1: Journal
  • Project 2: Research Presentations

 

Library tour

 

2

Good working practice:

  • The design process,
  • Analyse the design process
  • Answering the brief,
  • Technical design specifications

Project 1: Journal

1. OHS

2. Design process

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

5

Elements and Principles of design

 

Project 1: Journal

4. Elements and Principles

 

 

6

How colour is used in TD: colour schemes, purpose/function, visual mixing, simultaneous contrast.
Create colour wheels and colour charts

 

Project 1: Journal

5. Colour

 

 

7

Project 2: Research Presentations

 

Student presentations scheduled

WORK DUE:

 

Project 2: Research Presentations

 

8

 

Project 2: Research Presentations

 

Student presentations scheduled

 

 

 

9

 

Project 2: Research Presentations

 

Student presentations scheduled

 

 

10

Colour matching

Project 1: Journal

6. Colour matching

Project 3: Contemporary designer

 

 

 

 

Mid Semester Break:

Friday 19th April to Sunday 28th April 2019

 

 

11

Putting together a design collection:

  • Main design or “Hero”
  • Colourways and coordinates
  • How do designers use colour?

 

Project 1: Journal

7. Colourway, colour proportion and coordinates

 

 

Project 3: Contemporary designer

Topics allocated

 

 

12

 

 

Trend forecasting:

  • Sourcing information on Textiles
  • Trend Forecasting, market research, social media.

 

Project 1: Journal

8. Trend forecasting and colour forecasting

 

 

 

13

 

Analyse textile construction techniques:

 

  • Purpose and key features of textile product are identified
  • Desired effects of design features are described.
  • Production techniques and use in contemporary design 
  • Identify application and uses of colour 

 

Project 1: Journal

9. Textile product analysis

 

 

 

 

 

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Project 1: Journal

Continue working on Journal activities

 

 

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

 

 

 

16

Assessment Feedback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For detailed competency mapping that relates to you weekly learning and assessments, please request detailed information from your teacher or program coordinator


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

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 - MSTTD4007 Analyse textile design influences 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

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.

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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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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