Course Title: Specifications A
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: GRAP5116L
Course Title: Specifications A
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
Ginny Yarnton – virginia.yarnton@rmit.edu.au
Betty Kanzurovski – betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Margaret Parker – margaret.parker@rmit.edu.au
Donna Roach - donna.roach@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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
The course will include:
1. Exploration of specifications through identification, research and analysis of standard processes used in the design through to the production of garments.
2. Activities related to methods used to develop specifications by means of comparison, selection and use of different formats in areas such as design, fabric, grading and sizing, assembly and quality inspection.
3. Revision of specifications by means of evaluation and modification in order to improve effectiveness of instructions, diagrams or format used within the specification.
4. Giving and receiving information: through basic use of information technology, use of correct terms, interpreting of instructions (oral or written)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTMTGN01A Prepare procedures and specifications |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Key features of different types of specification sheets are described |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Key features of different types of specification sheets are described |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Design instructions are analysed and interpreted |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Design instructions are analysed and interpreted |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals |
Performance Criteria: |
assess and complete all required information on specification sheet |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals |
Performance Criteria: |
assess and complete all required information on specification sheet |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards |
Performance Criteria: |
.1 Finished product is compared against specifications |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Finished product is compared against specifications |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
workplace practices relating to the production of specification sheets |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
workplace practices relating to the production of specification sheets |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Part B of the guide.
Details of Learning Activities
1. Exploration of specifications through identification, research and analysis of standard processes used from the design stages through to the production of garments.
2. Activities related to methods used to develop specifications by means of comparison, selection and use of different formats in areas such as design, and sizing.
3. Review of specifications, by means of evaluation and modification, in order to improve the effectiveness of instructions, diagrams and format used within the specification.
4. Giving and receiving information: through use of information technology, use of correct terms, interpreting of instructions
Teaching Schedule
1. Course orientation: Assessment requirements, introductory exercises
2. Fundamental Specification formats:
Cost Specification
Size specification
Design Specification
Comparison of good and bad formats.
3 Features of the Specifications
How to improve communications
4 Formatting Specifications, application of Computer Soft wear
Word
5 Formatting Specifications, application of Computer Soft wear
Illustrator
6 Formatting Specifications, application of Computer Soft wear
Excel
7 Basic Needs of the Specifications
Sketching measuring garments identify components
8 Revision & Assessment project due
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:
1. Follow correct Occupational Health and Safety procedures
2. Collect information for use in the preparation of specifications through correct application of research methods
3. Develop a range of specification and procedures by producing specifications for areas such as: fabric and design, pattern and block development, sizing and grading, assembly.
4. Use a variety of means (including information technology) to develop basic specification formats.
5. Inspect work against specifications to ensure the effectiveness of specifications and if necessary make changes to improve specification content and format.
6. Maintain records and appropriate documentation.
Assessment Criteria:
Completed class exercises and assessment tasks 100%
Assessment Tasks
Progressive class work and collated folder of specifications
Assignment - Denim Jacket -60%
Design Specification - 15 %
Size Specification - 30%
Cost Sheet - 15%
Collated Folder of weekly exercises 40%
TOTAL: 100%
Assessment Matrix
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