Course Title: Specifications A
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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
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: |
Specification requirements and format are established and confirmed, where necessary. |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Information required for standard operating procedures is identified and assembled. |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Specifications are written in an appropriate format, to ensure requirements can be met. |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
c. Specifications are written in a manner that is clear and understood in the workplace. |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Information needed to establish the operating procedures and/or manual is collected, reviewed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals |
Performance Criteria: |
b. Documentation is prepared to formalise processes for achieving the enterprise objectives. |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Compliance with the procedures and specification requirements is monitored in relation to the required application. |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards |
Performance Criteria: |
b. Results are assessed, reported and/or acted upon according to enterprise procedures. |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Records of procedures and specifications are maintained and associated reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures. |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
b. Presentations on production performance and developments are made at management meetings in accordance with workplace procedures. |
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
Unit 1
Course orientation: Assessment requirements, introductory exercises
Unit 2
Fundamental Specification formats:
Cost Specification
Size specification
Design Specification
Comparison of good and bad formats.
Unit 3
Features of the Specifications
How to improve communications
Unit 4
Formatting Specifications, application of Computer Soft wear
Word
Unit 5
Formatting Specifications, application of Computer Soft wear
Illustrator
Unit 6
Formatting Specifications, application of Computer Soft wear
Excel
Unit 7
Basic Needs of the Specifications
Sketching measuring garments identify components
Unit 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
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary.
Progressive class work and collated folder of specifications
Collated Folder of weekly Exercises - Total 40%
Assignment Denim Jacket - Total 60%
Design Specification 15%
Size Specification 30%
Cost Sheet 15%
Assessment Matrix
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