Course Title: Produce computer-aided textile design folios
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: ISYS5694C
Course Title: Produce computer-aided textile design folios
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4404 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232
Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
John Brooks
Jasmine Corbett
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will extend your creative concepts, techniques and technical skills in textile design development to plan and create textile design folios, including further use of electronic files. Using computer-aided design (CAD) programs to produce textile design folios. You will develop and manipulate folio content to meet the different requirements of a client, brief and/or design specification and allow you to present and promote textile design concepts to clients or other industry professionals.
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 - MSTTD4008 Present and promote textile design concepts
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTTD5010 Produce computer-aided textile design folios |
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 produce design folios |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Consult client to review the textile design specifications and determine folio requirements 2.2 Analyse and determine purpose and type of digital folio in line with objectives and audience requirements 2.3 Identify and analyse design themes and styles of textile design in line with folio objectives 2.4 Determine preliminary planning, and explore options for content and presentation 2.5 Confirm folio objectives and document |
Element: |
3. Plan folio presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Determine folio parameters and specifications and use planning processes according to the needs of the folio 3.2 Select and prepare CAD software, programs and equipment according to specifications and workplace procedures 3.3 Determine editing and layout requirements and select relevant applications 3.4 Develop folio plan and confirm presentation with client or relevant personnel |
Element: |
4. Use electronic tools to create folio |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Use design programs and equipment to create design folio 4.2 Apply editing software to edit and manipulate folio content to effectively illustrate features of the textile materials, designs and products 4.3 Assess folio against requirements and objectives and present to appropriate personnel for review 4.4 Identify and implement improvements and finalise folio 4.5 Store design folio, organise and file to enable retrieval as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to use a range Software (CAD) programs to produce textile design folios, manipulate images and content of folio to meet different industry requirements or processes.
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities that will be undertaken in this course include:
- Demonstrations
- Presentations
- Feedback
- Guest Speakers
- Group Discussion
Teaching Schedule
Session 1 |
Preparing for a Presentation |
Introduction to the course/course overview Expectations and housekeeping Introduction to assessment 1 Design exercise: motif library |
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Session 2 |
Creating Presentations |
Assessment 1 presentation/demonstration Design Exercise: Illustrator repeats |
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Session 3 |
Conducting Presentations |
Assessment 1 presentation/demonstration Mood boards & Storyboards |
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Session 4 |
Fonts |
Presentation and discussion about fonts |
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Session 5 |
Working for a Client |
Introduction to Assessment 2 Client meetings |
Assessment 1 due |
Session 6 |
Photographic Prints |
Presentation/demonstration and Design exercise: photographic prints |
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Session 7 |
MTexture |
Presentation/demonstration and Design exercise: putting textures into repeat |
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Session 8 |
Motif based repeats |
Presentation/demonstration and Design exercise: Developing complex repeats with motifs Vector vs raster |
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Session 9 |
Tessellation |
Presentation/demonstration and Design exercise: Tessellating Designs Presentation/demonstration and Design exercise: Layering repeats |
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Session 10 |
Botanicals I |
Presentation/demonstration and Design exercise: Botanicals |
Assessment 2 due |
Session 11 |
Botanicals II |
Botanicals continued Complex repeats |
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Session 12 |
Design Handwriting |
Presentation/demonstration and Design exercise: Developing your design handwriting |
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Session 13 |
Portfolio Layouts |
Discussion and design activity: Page layouts for portfolio |
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Session 14 |
Sequencing Portfolios |
Discussion and design activity: The sequence of a portfolio |
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Session 15 |
Finalising Portfolios |
Feedback and supervised work time |
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Session 16 |
Assessment |
Final Presentations |
Assessment 3 due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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: Presentation Workbook due week 5
This assessment will allow students to demonstrate knowledge surrounding CAD folios and textile design concept presentation and promotion based on in-class activities.
Assessment 2: Client Presentation due week 10
This assessment will allow students to demonstrate the ability to respond to a client and determine the objectives of a presentation in order to promote a textile design concept.
Assessment 3: Professional Portfolio due week 16
This assessment will allow students to demonstrate skills in the presentation of their own work to develop their own professional personal portfolio. Design work completed in class, as well as any work completed in other courses will be compiled into a portfolio to showcase students’ design work.
You must complete each task to a satisfactory level to be deemed competent. Please refer to the assessment briefs which are available via Canvas for full assessment criteria.
You will receive feedback and results from your teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task via Canvas.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration
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
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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