Course Title: Product Development and Production 1

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2007

Course Code: GRAP5118L

Course ID: 030815

Course Title: Product Development and Production 1

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Program Code: 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

Nominal Hours: 135

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

Design Concepts & Development A & B, Pattern Development A & B, Sew Garments

Course Description

Students develop skills in researching fashion trends and developing design concepts. Activities are designed to enable learners to interpret designs, then to develop accurate patterns according to the principles of good fit and production specifications.
This will include designing and producing a range of garments for a clothing enterprise through a specific design brief either in conjunction with a manufacturer or in a simulation.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTMTGN01A Prepare procedures and specifications

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements

Performance Criteria:

· Information required for standard operating procedures is identified and assembled
· Specification requirements and format are established and confirmed, where necessary

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LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements

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LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements

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LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications

Performance Criteria:

· Specifications are written in an appropriate format, to ensure requirements can be met
· Special needs are incorporated into the specifications
· Specifications are written in a manner that is clear and understood in the workplace

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications

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LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications

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LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals

Performance Criteria:

Information needed to establish the operating procedures and/or manual is collected, reviewed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
· Documentation is prepared to formalise processes for achieving the enterprise objectives
· Responsibility for all updates and changes to the procedures or manuals is assigned or designated

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals

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LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards

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LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards

Performance Criteria:

· Compliance with the procedures and specification requirements is monitored in relation to the required application
· Results are assessed, reported and/or acted upon according to enterprise procedures

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

· Records of procedures and specifications are maintained and associated reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures
· Presentations on production performance and developments are made at management meetings in accordance with workplace procedures

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records

Element:

LMTPDCL06A/02 Construct the block

Performance Criteria:

· Appropriate drafting principles and methods are selected for block construction
· Styles are analysed in relation to the size specifications and required silhouette and design lines
· Block is constructed and checked to ensure compliance with requirements

Element:

LMTPDCL06A/02 Construct the block

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPDCL05A Develop/present design concept/s within specified guidelines

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/01 Research fashion and garment

Performance Criteria:

· Fashion and garment trends are researched and relevant information relating to the design project is obtained, including availability of materials
· Ideas are contributed and discussed by team members to enhance the success of the project

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/01 Research fashion and garment

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LMTPDCL05A/01 Research fashion and garment

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/02 Generate and select initial concepts in consultation with others

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/02 Generate and select initial concepts in consultation with others

Performance Criteria:

Concepts are developed to identify the range of possibilities
· A range of story board themes are prepared related to fabrics and colours
· Ideas are discussed and modified in consultation with other design team members
· Appropriate concepts are selected for development in consultation with design team

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/02 Generate and select initial concepts in consultation with others

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/03 Develop design concepts and details in consultation with others

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/03 Develop design concepts and details in consultation with others

Performance Criteria:

· Appropriate styles and trims/accessories are identified
· Production feasibility is researched and confirmed
· Artwork/drawings/specifications are prepared in the appropriate format, including any additional documentation required
· Design concepts are presented in accordance with agreed presentation strategy

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/03 Develop design concepts and details in consultation with others

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/04 Cost range/garment in conjunction with production area

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/04 Cost range/garment in conjunction with production area

Performance Criteria:

· All items and resources required for the range/garment are checked and confirmed
· Accumulated time is calculated or taken from the bill of labour and multiplied by standard cost to ascertain labour cost
· Material costs are obtained from relevant sources and compared, where necessary
· Total garment/range costs are calculated, which include labour, material and overhead costs
· Amendments or modifications are negotiated and agreed when required to ensure garment/range is within budget

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/04 Cost range/garment in conjunction with production area

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/05 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/05 Maintain records

Element:

LMTPDCL05A/05 Maintain records

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPDCL06A Construct block to make patterns

Element:

LMTPDCL06A/01 Interpret the design

Element:

LMTPDCL06A/01 Interpret the design

Performance Criteria:

· Design 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:

LMTPDCL06A/01 Interpret the design

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LMTPDCL06A/02 Construct the block

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LMTPDCL06A/03 Construct and adjust toiles

Performance Criteria:

· Toiles are accurately constructed from the block
· Correct proportion, fit and balance is achieved by fitting and making the necessary adjustments
· Accuracy of adjusted toiles is evaluated in relation to specifications, body movement and comfort

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LMTPDCL06A/03 Construct and adjust toiles

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LMTPDCL06A/03 Construct and adjust toiles

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LMTPDCL06A/04 Develop and complete final blocks

Performance Criteria:

· Information from adjusted toiles is transferred to blocks
· Alterations are assessed in response to the toile fitting
· Final blocks are completed and checked for accuracy and completeness of all necessary information, including cutting instructions, and to ensure compliance with specifications
· Blocks are filed in accordance with enterprise procedures

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LMTPDCL06A/04 Develop and complete final blocks

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LMTPDCL06A/04 Develop and complete final blocks

Element:

LMTPDCL06A/05 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

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

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LMTPDCL06A/05 Maintain records

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LMTPDCL06A/05 Maintain records

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPRCL14A Assemble/fit custom-made/bespoke garments

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/01 Prepare garment pieces

Performance Criteria:

· Fabric pieces and linings are pinned or sewn together as required, and appropriately hung in readiness for assembly
· First fitting is conducted with the client and necessary changes made, as required

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/01 Prepare garment pieces

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LMTPRCL14A/01 Prepare garment pieces

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/02 Assemble garment

Performance Criteria:

· Pieces are sewn together to form the whole garment in accordance with pattern specifications
· Garment is pressed in accordance with requirements
· Second fitting of garment is assessed with client
· Modifications are determined in consultation with the client, where necessary

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/02 Assemble garment

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LMTPRCL14A/02 Assemble garment

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/03 Finish garment

Performance Criteria:

· Alterations are undertaken, where relevant
· Hand sewing is assessed and trims applied in accordance with design requirements
· Garment is finished to meet specifications and appropriate labels attached

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/03 Finish garment

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/03 Finish garment

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/04 Conduct final fitting

Performance Criteria:

· Final fitting is conducted to ensure client satisfaction and to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/04 Conduct final fitting

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LMTPRCL14A/04 Conduct final fitting

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/05 Maintain document

Performance Criteria:

· All relevant paperwork and documentation is prepared in accordance with enterprise procedures

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/05 Maintain document

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/05 Maintain document


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Part B of guide


Overview of Learning Activities


Details of Learning Activities

This course will enable the learner to develop skills in researching, designing and producing a range of garments for a clothing enterprise through specific briefs either in conjunction with manufacturer or in a simulation.
1. Research and develop a product/range to meet the industry specific brief.
2. Consult with relevant industry group or client and define design through sketches, samples and discussion
3. Cost the range/garment in conjunction with production area.
4. Interpret the design and construct the patterns and sample toile. Develop, and then complete the final patterns and garments.
5. Prepare and maintain reports and specifications in accordance with the project brief.
6. Communicate with team members and the industry group or client.


Teaching Schedule

Week 1 - Introduction to the course requirements, expectations, attendance, assessment, timelines etc.
- Commence research and ideas (self directed)
Week 2 - Commence product development (rough sketches). Look at colours, source fabrics and trims (self directed).
-Start developing storyboards
Week 3 – Select garments to be produced, costing, commence patternmaking
Submit Assessment 1
Week 4to Week 9 – Patternmaking, production sample, toiling
Week 10 – Cut final production patterns in card
Submit Assessment 2
Week 11 – Cut the final garment ready for production
Submit Assessment 3
Week 12 – 15 – Garment Assembly
Week 16 – Finalize Garment and Paperwork for Presentation
Submit Assessment 4
Week 17 Presentation of final garments to class/industry partner

Overview of Learning Resources


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be advised in class.


Overview of Assessment

Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the students own work will not be considered for assessment. All work must be produced within time requirements.
Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
- Research trends and other relevant information
- Develop concepts and story board theme
- Prepare artwork, sketches and specifications
- Interpret and analyse the designs from the range
- Construct patterns for use in garment production
- Prepare and assemble pieces for garment assembly and conduct fittings
- Complete specification, procedures and costing for range of garment
- Communicate effectively with design team and clients
- Ensure workplace health and safety policies and statutory regulations are adhered to


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1- Interpret design 15%
Assessment 2 – Pattern development and toiles 35%
Assessment 3 – Final Patterns 15%
Assessment 4 – Prototype Garment 20%
Assessment 5 – Progressive Assessment 15%
- Specifications
- Presentation
- Resourcefulness
- Ability to meet brief

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