Course Title: Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: VART6454C

Course Title: Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples

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
john.brooks@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 60

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 use a variety of different fibres and materials to experiment to create new and different 2D and 3D effects. You will learn to identify commonly used techniques and apply your skills and knowledge to a variety of manipulation processes. Through considered exploration you will use a variety of manipulation processes as a tool to inform your design decisions and to make modifications to achieve interesting textile outcomes.

This Unit of Competency is clustered for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is:

  • MSTTX3008 Select raw materials

These units are clustered for holistic delivery and assessment.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTTD4010 Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples

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 apply manipulation techniques

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify types of manipulation  2.2 Describe effects of manipulation on different materials  2.3 Describe processes used to achieve different manipulations  2.4 Prepare tools and equipment to apply a range of manipulation techniques 

Element:

3. Identify uses of manipulation in design process

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Describe uses of manipulation to inform and inspire design  3.2 Describe role of manipulation as a production tool  3.3 Describe effect of manipulation on the design 

Element:

4. Manipulate textiles to produce work sample

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Apply manipulation techniques to a variety of textiles and textile products  4.2 Analyse process to assess outcome  4.3 Modify manipulation, as required  4.4 Produce work samples of manipulated textiles  4.5 Implement workplace procedures in manipulation of fabrics  4.6 Use industry appropriate tools to document techniques to manipulate textiles and their effects, and retain for future reference 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to apply a variety of manipulation techniques to produce textile samples. You will have retained records of the processes you have explored that in turn, could be used to inform future textile designs.


Details of Learning Activities

 Throughout this course you will engage in various learning activities which will include the following:

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • practical demonstrations in studio
  • seminars/workshops
  • design activities or projects
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion
  • research
  • independent project based work
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback


Teaching Schedule

Session/week

Key topics

Key learning and assessment activities

Due dates

 

 

 

Session 1

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Introduction to experimental textiles – research, processes, outcomes, key artists and designers.

Introduction to assessment 1 – Repair and reuse

Presentation of examples of work, and a rundown of what you need to bring to the next class.

Technique: Paperweave

Homework: bring fabric scraps

 

Session 2

Reuse

 

Rag Weaving

 

Session 3

Repair

Darning

 

Session 4

Repair as embellishment

Repair as embellishment/Darning as a design feature

 

Session 5

DIY Materials

Making your own materials: rope, beads, fabric paint, textile medium

 

Assessment 1 due

Session 6

Embroidery 1.0

Introduction to embroidery stitches

 

Session 7

Macrame

Introduction to macrame knots

 

Session 8

Beading

Making beaded textiles on a DIY loom

 

Session 9

Pleating & Smocking

Demonstration and presentation on pleating and smocking

 

 

Session 10

Slashing & Applique

Demonstration and presentation on slasing and applique

 

Session 11

Weaving 2.0

Demonstration and presentation on more advanced weaving techniques including Tapestry

Assessment 2 due

Session 12

Embroidery 2.0

Demonstration and presentation on more advanced embroidery techniques

 

Session 13

Mixing Techniques

Sharing and mixing techniques & group discussion + sharing research

 

Session 14

Storyboards

Storyboard exercises using Photoshop and hand rendering techniques

 

Session 15

Presentations

Presentations of final assessment

Assessment 3 due

Session 16

Assessment 

Assessment

 

Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of resources.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

There is a list of references for your use in the Experimental Workbook that is supplied to you in class.

 You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.

 You will be supplied with materials in class to enable you to complete the different activities. 

 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.

 You will be required to provide scissors, rulers, glue stick and pens.


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 Task 1: Reuse and repair
Due date: Week 5

This assessment will introduce you to a range of textile repair and reuse options. You will be collecting scrap fabrics and learning a variety of techniques to transform textile waste into functional textile fabrics, and also distressing fabric so that you can apply repair techniques to your samples so that you can use these when repairing your textiles in the future.

 

Assessment Task 2: Technique of the Week
Due date Week 11

In this assessment, you will be introduced to a range of techniques and create multiple samples. After your initial experiments, you will create a range of samples exploring the capabilities of these techniques and their associated materials. This will give you the ability to explore the boundaries of textile manipulation creatively and independently and enable you to develop your skills to refine your textile samples.

 

Assessment Task 3: Remix
Due date:Week 15

The aim of this project is to enable you to identify potential end uses for some of the techniques we have covered and test these ideas. You will need to create a collection of samples mixing the techniques we have covered so far.


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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

 

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-exams/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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