Course Title: Textiles Product Knowledge

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2008

Course Code: MKTG5432L

Course Title: Textiles Product Knowledge

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5165 - Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear

Course Contact : Barbara Kuczuk

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9145

Course Contact Email:barbara.kuczuk@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Kelly Pascoe
+61 3 9925 9177
kelly.pascoe@rmit.edu.au  

Location:
Building: 511
Level: 1
Room: 7

Nominal Hours: 108

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

To provide learners with skills and knowledge to:
• Assess the suitability of fabrics to product end-use
• Identify all the components and related costs, required for the manufacture of specific TCF merchandise
• Identify and plan production timelines.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPDCL01A Assist In Prepar Of Prelim Design Concepts 01/

Element:

LMTPDCL01A/01 Interpret design brief within specified guidelines

Performance Criteria:

• Design parameters are clarified, in consultation with designer, sales team, management and/or client, where required.
• A strategy plan and/or critical path plan is developed, when required.
• Constraints are identified and taken into account when clarifying the brief.

Element:

LMTPDCL01A/01 Interpret design brief within specified guidelines

Performance Criteria:

• Design parameters are clarified, in consultation with designer, sales team, management and/or client, where required.
• A strategy plan and/or critical path plan is developed, when required.
• Constraints are identified and taken into account when clarifying the brief.

Element:

LMTPDCL01A/02 Research relevant information within specified guidelines

Performance Criteria:

• Trends in fabrics, etc. are researched for performance, colour, availability, care/maintenance requirements and suitability to project or design.
• Technical requirements associated with production are assessed, within specified guidelines.
• Any additional expertise required for the project is identified.

Element:

LMTPDCL01A/02 Research relevant information within specified guidelines

Performance Criteria:

• Trends in fabrics, etc. are researched for performance, colour, availability, care/maintenance requirements and suitability to project or design.
• Technical requirements associated with production are assessed, within specified guidelines.
• Any additional expertise required for the project is identified.

Element:

LMTPDCL01A/03 Contribute to design concepts

Performance Criteria:

• Preliminary concepts are worked out in conjunction with others to identify possibilities.
• Story themes are developed using fashion magazines, samples, swatches, trims and colour palette.
• Ideas are contributed and discussed with team members to enhance the success of the project.
• Relevant support materials and explanations are developed and refined in conjunction with members of the design team.

Element:

LMTPDCL01A/03 Contribute to design concepts

Performance Criteria:

• Preliminary concepts are worked out in conjunction with others to identify possibilities.
• Story themes are developed using fashion magazines, samples, swatches, trims and colour palette.
• Ideas are contributed and discussed with team members to enhance the success of the project.
• Relevant support materials and explanations are developed and refined in conjunction with members of the design team.

Element:

LMTPDCL01A/04 Contribute to the presentation of design/s

Performance Criteria:

• Own role and relationship to others for the presentation meeting is determined and rehearsed.
• Presentation is assessed in a manner which promotes the design’s acceptance/approval.

Element:

LMTPDCL01A/04 Contribute to the presentation of design/s

Performance Criteria:

• Own role and relationship to others for the presentation meeting is determined and rehearsed.
• Presentation is assessed in a manner which promotes the design’s acceptance/approval.

Element:

RUAG5501BC/04 Implement marketing plan

Performance Criteria:

• Market conditions are monitored to the marketing plan.
• Market movements initiate marketing plan targets.
• Purchasing organisations’ viability is assessed through the collection and analysis of information.
• “Terms of Payment” offered by each buyer are obtained, negotiated for advantage and analysed for impact on farm finances.
• Holding of product delivery arrangements are considered for their impact on farm cash flow and profit.
• Contracts/agency agreements are negotiated in line with the marketing plan.
• The product is sold in line with the marketing plan.

Element:

RUAG5501BC/05 Evaluate the marketing plan

Performance Criteria:

• Performance indicators are identified.
• Actual marketing outcomes are compared to marketing plan.
• Action is taken to remedy poor performance areas.
• Areas of positive performance are identified.
• Strategies to ensure positive performance are incorporated into new marketing plan.

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPDCL03A Select and/or modify patterns or blocks

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/01 Interpret the design

Performance Criteria:

• Design a sketch/drawing is interpreted and clarified with designer or senior patternmaker as required.
• Design lines and features are identified.
• Fabric characteristics and performance, and trims and finishings are considered in relation to the design.

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/01 Interpret the design

Performance Criteria:

• Design a sketch/drawing is interpreted and clarified with designer or senior patternmaker as required.
• Design lines and features are identified.
• Fabric characteristics and performance, and trims and finishings are considered in relation to the design.

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/02 Select a pattern

Performance Criteria:

• Specifications are read and interpreted, in consultation with others as required.
• Any special construction methods or trim details of the garment that may affect the patter are identified.
• Pattern is obtained and checked to ensure suitability to the work specifications and/or design requirements.

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/02 Select a pattern

Performance Criteria:

• Specifications are read and interpreted, in consultation with others as required.
• Any special construction methods or trim details of the garment that may affect the patter are identified.
• Pattern is obtained and checked to ensure suitability to the work specifications and/or design requirements.

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/03 Modify existing pattern

Performance Criteria:

• Steps required to modify the pattern are determined.
• Pattern is made, using existing patterns, to meet design requirements.
• Pattern pieces are checked for accuracy of seam allowances, seam match, hems and functional openings

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/03 Modify existing pattern

Performance Criteria:

• Steps required to modify the pattern are determined.
• Pattern is made, using existing patterns, to meet design requirements.
• Pattern pieces are checked for accuracy of seam allowances, seam match, hems and functional openings

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/04 Test pattern

Performance Criteria:

• Pattern is tested for feasibility by making a prototype or toile.
• Construction problems are identified, where relevant, and alternative construction methods are recommended.
• Pattern adjustments are made, as required, and alterations are assessed to meet fitting requirements.
• Final patterns are tested for compliance to design criteria and specifications, and to assess accuracy and completeness.
• Labelling of pattern pieces is assessed in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/04 Test pattern

Performance Criteria:

• Pattern is tested for feasibility by making a prototype or toile.
• Construction problems are identified, where relevant, and alternative construction methods are recommended.
• Pattern adjustments are made, as required, and alterations are assessed to meet fitting requirements.
• Final patterns are tested for compliance to design criteria and specifications, and to assess accuracy and completeness.
• Labelling of pattern pieces is assessed in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/05 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

• Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures.
• Patterns are filed in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTPDCL03A/05 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

• Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures.
• Patterns are filed in accordance with enterprise procedures.

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPRGN03A Participate On Production Planning Process 01/

Element:

LMTPRGN03A/01 Confirm production requirements

Performance Criteria:

• Projected requirements regarding stock supplies, product quantities, quality and delivery schedules are confirmed.
• Identified issues and problems concerning projected requirements are reported and/or resolved in collaboration with relevant personnel as per workplace procedures.

Element:

LMTPRGN03A/01 Confirm production requirements

Performance Criteria:

• Projected requirements regarding stock supplies, product quantities, quality and delivery schedules are confirmed.
• Identified issues and problems concerning projected requirements are reported and/or resolved in collaboration with relevant personnel as per workplace procedures.

Element:

LMTPRGN03A/02 Gather specific production information

Performance Criteria:

• Specific information relating to production capacity is obtained and/or confirmed.
• Details of production line requirements regarding batch/run sizes and other relevant information are gathered interpreted for used in production plan preparation.
• Resources, supply requirements, availability of machines and personnel is identified and/or confirmed.

Element:

LMTPRGN03A/02 Gather specific production information

Performance Criteria:

• Specific information relating to production capacity is obtained and/or confirmed.
• Details of production line requirements regarding batch/run sizes and other relevant information are gathered interpreted for used in production plan preparation.
• Resources, supply requirements, availability of machines and personnel is identified and/or confirmed.

Element:

LMTPRGN03A/03 Participate in planning meetings

Performance Criteria:

• Specific requirements for the meeting are confirmed.
• Production data and other planning information is prepared, where required.
• Information is contributed and discussed in accordance with meeting procedures.
• Follow up action on meeting outcomes is taken in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTPRGN03A/03 Participate in planning meetings

Performance Criteria:

• Specific requirements for the meeting are confirmed.
• Production data and other planning information is prepared, where required.
• Information is contributed and discussed in accordance with meeting procedures.
• Follow up action on meeting outcomes is taken in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTPRGN03A/04 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

• Production planning records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTPRGN03A/04 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

• Production planning records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures.

National Element Code & Title:

LMTQAGN02A Coordinate External Quality Assurance 01/4

Element:

LMTQAGN02A/01 Assess external suppliers/customers

Performance Criteria:

• Assessment and evaluation of suppliers capability and/or quality system is conducted.
• Supplier’s processes for the production and delivery of goods or services are evaluated.
• Recommendations concerning the assessed ability of a supplier to comply with quality standards are made in accordance with workplace procedures and quality accreditation requirements where relevant.

Element:

LMTQAGN02A/01 Assess external suppliers/customers

Performance Criteria:

• Assessment and evaluation of suppliers capability and/or quality system is conducted.
• Supplier’s processes for the production and delivery of goods or services are evaluated.
• Recommendations concerning the assessed ability of a supplier to comply with quality standards are made in accordance with workplace procedures and quality accreditation requirements where relevant.

Element:

LMTQAGN02A/02 Liaise with external suppliers/customers

Performance Criteria:

• Specifications of materials, services and/or equipment to be supplied are identified and documented in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Precise quality requirements are communicated with suppliers/customers.
• Agreed quality assurance system is negotiated.
• Verification method, systems and procedures for dispute settlement are established and agreed.
• Recording system for products or services is established which ensures traceability, where required.

Element:

LMTQAGN02A/02 Liaise with external suppliers/customers

Performance Criteria:

• Specifications of materials, services and/or equipment to be supplied are identified and documented in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Precise quality requirements are communicated with suppliers/customers.
• Agreed quality assurance system is negotiated.
• Verification method, systems and procedures for dispute settlement are established and agreed.
• Recording system for products or services is established which ensures traceability, where required.

Element:

LMTQAGN02A/03 Check for conformance to specifications

Performance Criteria:

• Conformance of materials/products from external supplier is established against specifications.
• Checks of quality of materials, services and/or equipment delivered are coordinated in accordance with agreed arrangements and workplace.
• Corrective action is initiated, where applicable, to obtain or maintain desired quality.

Element:

LMTQAGN02A/03 Check for conformance to specifications

Performance Criteria:

• Conformance of materials/products from external supplier is established against specifications.
• Checks of quality of materials, services and/or equipment delivered are coordinated in accordance with agreed arrangements and workplace.
• Corrective action is initiated, where applicable, to obtain or maintain desired quality.

Element:

LMTQAGN02A/04 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

• Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTQAGN02A/04 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

• Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures.

National Element Code & Title:

RUAAG5501BCA Develop A Marketing Plan

Element:

RUAG5501BC/01 Determine business and financial requirements

Performance Criteria:

• The cash flow capacity of each production option for the property is determined.
• Profit potential of each option or combination of options is determined.
• Break even price is determined.
• Price risk factors are identified.

Element:

RUAG5501BC/01 Determine business and financial requirements

Performance Criteria:

• The cash flow capacity of each production option for the property is determined.
• Profit potential of each option or combination of options is determined.
• Break even price is determined.
• Price risk factors are identified.

Element:

RUAG5501BC/02 Obtain and analyse market information

Performance Criteria:

• Behaviour of factors influencing price, supply and demand is monitored.
• Information obtained is organised into a form to aid decision making.
• Information obtained is assessed for validity and reliability.
• Information is analysed to develop conclusions based on appropriate evidence and reasoning.
• Information is sought and updated on all relevant factors affecting prices, supply and demand is monitored.

Element:

RUAG5501BC/02 Obtain and analyse market information

Performance Criteria:

• Behaviour of factors influencing price, supply and demand is monitored.
• Information obtained is organised into a form to aid decision making.
• Information obtained is assessed for validity and reliability.
• Information is analysed to develop conclusions based on appropriate evidence and reasoning.
• Information is sought and updated on all relevant factors affecting prices, supply and demand is monitored.

Element:

RUAG5501BC/03 Develop marketing plan

Performance Criteria:

• Estimates of product quality and quantity are made.
• Markets and organisations available to sell products to are identified.
• Areas of marketing risk are identified and methods for managing the risk are used.
• Marketing plan is documented.
• Organisations providing assistance about farm product selling are identified and used appropriately.

Element:

RUAG5501BC/03 Develop marketing plan

Performance Criteria:

• Estimates of product quality and quantity are made.
• Markets and organisations available to sell products to are identified.
• Areas of marketing risk are identified and methods for managing the risk are used.
• Marketing plan is documented.
• Organisations providing assistance about farm product selling are identified and used appropriately.

Element:

RUAG5501BC/04 Implement marketing plan

Performance Criteria:

• Market conditions are monitored to the marketing plan.
• Market movements initiate marketing plan targets.
• Purchasing organisations’ viability is assessed through the collection and analysis of information.
• “Terms of Payment” offered by each buyer are obtained, negotiated for advantage and analysed for impact on farm finances.
• Holding of product delivery arrangements are considered for their impact on farm cash flow and profit.
• Contracts/agency agreements are negotiated in line with the marketing plan.
• The product is sold in line with the marketing plan.

Element:

RUAG5501BC/05 Evaluate the marketing plan

Performance Criteria:

• Performance indicators are identified.
• Actual marketing outcomes are compared to marketing plan.
• Action is taken to remedy poor performance areas.
• Areas of positive performance are identified.
• Strategies to ensure positive performance are incorporated into new marketing plan.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to other parts of guide


Details of Learning Activities

PLANNED LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

• Practical workshops in fibre, yarn and fabric identification
• Industry visits to retail fabric outlets.
• Presentations on fabric and end-use.
• Tutorials on underpinning skills and knowledge


Teaching Schedule

11/02/08 Classification of fibres, general introduction to fibres, yarns and fabrics
Chapter 1 and 2
Videos: (1) Clothing Fibres (2) Introducing Textiles (3) A Textile World (4) How Green Are Your Jeans?
18/02/08 Textile fibres and their properties: key terms and definitions, fibre identification, discussion of texture, hand, drape, lustre Chapter 3 
25/02/08 Natural cellulosic fibres Chapter 4
Video: (1) Consumer power; section on “organic” and “fair-trade”, ethical supply chains, environmental impact of cotton (2) The Hemp Revolution (3) Cotton
03/03/08 MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL
10/03/08 - Monday - Labour Day Natural protein fibres Chapter 5
Video: (1) Boutique Wool (2) Wool; a fabulous fibre (3) The Splendour of Silk
17/03/08 The fibre manufacturing process Chapter 6
24/03/08 – 4/04/08 Easter Break
7/04/08 Manufactured regenerated fibres Chapter 7
14/04/08 Synthetic fibres, Special use fibres Chapter 8, Chapter 9
Videos: (1) Nylon, fibre to fabric: how nylon is spun and woven (2) Stretch into Fashion (elastane)
21/04/08 REVISION
28/04/08 TEST ON FIBRES and their properties TEST 1 (20 marks)
05/05/08 Yarn Processing
Yarn Classification
Blends Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Videos: (1) All about textiles (2) Unraveling Australia’s Denim Wool
12/05/08 Basic weaving and knitting
Start Weaving and Knitting workshop: WEAVING and KNITTING Assignment
Videos: (1) Textile studies (2) The Art of Knitting (3) Textiles Studies: unit 4 (4) Harris Tweed
19/05/08 Basic weaving and knitting Weaving and Knitting workshop 
26/05/08 Basic weaves and fabrics: warp, filling, grain, fabric count, selvages, weight, width Chapter 12
02/06/08 Fancy weaves and fabrics Chapter 13
9/06/08 - Monday – Queen’s B’day Knitting and knit fabrics: courses, wales technical face/back, gauge, density, run Chapter 14
16/06/08 Other fabrication methods Chapter 15
23/06/08 Submit WEAVING AND KNITTING assignment (10 marks)
Discussion of fabric assignment and demonstration with examples. ASSESSMENT WEEK
Submit WEAVING AND KNITTING assignment (10 marks)
Issue fabric assignment to students
30/06/08–11/07/08 Semester Break


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Essential Learning Resources:

References: Texts with catalogue number 677 and 746.92 to 746.92092
• Kadolph, S J 2007, Textiles, 10th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, N J
• Debbie Anne Gioello & Beverly Berke, Fashion Production Terms
• Debbie Anne Gioello, Understanding Fabrics: From Fibre to Finished Cloth
• Harold Scruby, Raymond Day, A Management Manual for the Australian Clothing Industry
• The Textiles Institute, Textile Terms and Definitions
• Anne Fritz, Consumer Textiles
• E.P.G. Gohl, Textiles for Modern Living
• Julie Parker, All about Cotton
• Julie Parker, All about Silk
• Julie Parker, All about Wool
• Martin Hardingham, Illustrated Dictionary of Fabrics


Overview of Assessment

Learners need to demonstrate by means of a range of assessment tasks that they can:

1. Identify the attributes of the fibres used in the textile industry.

2. Describe yarns and count systems used in the textile industry.

3. Identify and describe fabric type and construction method for a given sample of fabric.

4. Create a fabric folio that identifies fabric name and definition, historical exposé, fibre content, yarn structure, fabric construction, texture, hand, drape, width, weight, country of origin, approximate cost and appropriate end-use.

5. Present by way of oral presentation, reports on fabrics.

6. Identify finishing processes applied to fabrics and garments.

7. Ascertain the performance expectations of fabric.

8. Research new fibres and fabrics and present via way of an oral presentation.


Assessment Tasks

Learners need to demonstrate by means of a range of assessment tasks that they can:

1. Identify the attributes of the fibres used in the textile industry.
2. Describe yarns and count systems used in the textile industry.
3. Identify and describe fabric type and construction method for a given sample of fabric.
4. Create a fabric folio that identifies fabric name and definition, historical exposé, fibre content, yarn structure, fabric construction, texture, hand, drape, width, weight, country of origin, approximate cost and appropriate end-use.
5. Present by way of oral presentation, reports on fabrics.
6. Name commonly used fabrics in the textile industry.
7. Identify finishing processes applied to fabrics and garments.
8. Ascertain the performance expectations of fabric

Test 1 will cover items 1 (20%)
Test 2 will cover item 2 and 3 (20%)
Test 3 will cover items 6 (15%)
Test 4 will cover items 7 and 8 (15%)
Oral presentation will cover item 4, 5 and 8 (10%)
Fabrication assignment covers item 3 (10%)
Integrated assessment will cover items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (10%)

• Assessment timeline: Progressive assessments including folio report, fabrication assignment, integrated assessment, oral presentation, research and unit tests
• Learners can make a claim for Approved Prior Learning on entry to the course

• Criteria for your results: HD (high distinction – indicative score 80-100%) or DI (distinction – indicative score 70-79%) or CR (credit – indicative score 60-69%) or PA (pass – indicative score 50-59%) or NN (fail – indicative score 0-49%).


Assessment Matrix

Not Applicable

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