Course Title: Cad Design Concepts

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2008

Course Code: GRAP5114L

Course Title: Cad Design Concepts

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5166 - Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear

Course Contact : Rhonda Ingwersen

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9214

Course Contact Email:rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mary Mirt - mary-mirt@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

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

Pre-requisites: Design Concepts & Development A and B
Co-requisites: Specifications A

Course Description

To enable learners to build on existing skills in computer aided design processes. Activities are designed to enable learners to interpret garment designs, then to develop accurate diagrams according to the principles of good fit and clothing production specifications.
The course includes:
1. Analysis of designs (by using a variety of media, such as trade sketches, sample garments, specifications sheets or client requirements) to identify design lines and other garment features such as pocket, collar and sleeve variations.
2. Selecting appropriate computer software/functions for use in diagram development and by identifying the desired silhouettes and fit requirements.
3. Adjusting diagrams according to fabric requirements by analysing fabric characteristics.
4. Producing accurate computer aided diagrams according to garment design lines and production specifications.
5. Producing a range of diagrams in electronic specification and catalogue formats.
6. Up-dating records by maintaining and storing files in appropriate digital and hard copy formats.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPDCL05A Develop/present design concept/s within specified guidelines

Element:

Cost range/garment in conjunction with production area

Performance Criteria:

a. All items and resources required for the range/garment are checked and confirmed.
b. Accumulated time is calculated or taken from the bill of labour and multiplied by standard cost to ascertain labour cost.

Element:

Cost range/garment in conjunction with production area

Performance Criteria:

c. Material costs are obtained from relevant sources and compared, where necessary.
d. Total garment/range costs are calculated, which include labour, material and overhead costs.
e. Amendments or modifications are negotiated and agreed when required to ensure garment/range is within budget.

Element:

Develop design concepts and details in consultation with others

Performance Criteria:

a. Appropriate styles and trims/accessories are identified.
b. Production feasibility is researched and confirmed.

Element:

Develop design concepts and details in consultation with others

Performance Criteria:

c. Artwork/drawings/specifications are prepared in the appropriate format, including any additional documentation required.
d. Design concepts are presented in accordance with agreed presentation strategy.

Element:

Generate and select initial concepts in consultation with others

Performance Criteria:

a. Concepts are developed to identify the range of possibilities.
b. A range of story board themes are prepared related to fabrics and colours.

Element:

Generate and select initial concepts in consultation with others

Performance Criteria:

c. Ideas are discussed and modified in consultation with other design team members.
d. Appropriate concepts are selected for development in consultation with design team.

Element:

Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

Research fashion garment

Performance Criteria:

a. Fashion and garment trends are researched and relevant information relating to the design project is obtained, including availability of materials.

Element:

Research fashion garment

Performance Criteria:

b. Ideas are contributed and discussed by team members to enhance the success of the project.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Part B of the guide.


Details of Learning Activities

To enable learners to build on existing skills in computer aided design processes. Activities are designed to enable learners to interpret garment designs, then to develop accurate diagrams according to the principles of good fit and clothing production specifications.
The course includes:
1. Analysis of designs (by using a variety of media, such as trade sketches, sample garments, specifications sheets or client requirements) to identify design lines and other garment features such as pocket, collar and sleeve variations.
2. Selecting appropriate computer software/functions for use in diagram development and by identifying the desired silhouettes and fit requirements.
3. Adjusting diagrams according to fabric requirements by analysing fabric characteristics.
4. Producing accurate computer aided diagrams according to garment design lines and production specifications.
5. Producing a range of diagrams in electronic specification and catalogue formats.
6. Up-dating records by maintaining and storing files in appropriate digital and hard copy formats.


Teaching Schedule

Unit 1
Introduction to course
Revision exercises
Unit 2
Templates
Unit 3
Trims and Fastenings
Unit 4
Swatches
Unit 5
Brushes/ Stitching types
Unit 6
Garment details
Unit 7
Complete garments
Unit 8
Catalogue
Please note: subject to prior notification, the order of the units may change


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:

• Complete research activities related to the analysis of fashion textiles, materials, trims and manufacturing techniques.
• Produce computer aided designs appropriate to manufacturing, marketing and specification formats.
• Present design concepts in accordance with agreed presentation strategies.

Assessment Criteria: Folio of completed class exercises and assessment tasks 100%

Assessment Timeline: Progressive assessments


Assessment Tasks

Percentage of final grade
Progressive Assessments / Class exercises
40%
Progressive Assignment/project, simulated workplace activities (Catalogue)
60%
Total - 100%


Assessment Matrix

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