Course Title: Computer Grading and Marker Making
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: GRAP5126L
Course Title: Computer Grading and Marker Making
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
Hoa Pham - hoa.pham@rmit.edu.au
Mary Mirt - mary.mirt@rmit.edu.au
Sandy Benson - sandra.benson@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: Grading
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge required for the construction of blocks to make patterns for use in garment production processes within an enterprise.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTPDCL06A Construct block to make patterns |
Element: |
Construct and adjust toiles |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Toiles are accurately constructed from the block. |
Element: |
Construct and adjust toiles |
Performance Criteria: |
c. Accuracy of adjusted toiles is evaluated in relation to specifications, body movement and comfort. |
Element: |
Construct the block |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Appropriate drafting principles and methods are selected for block construction. |
Element: |
Construct the block |
Performance Criteria: |
c. Block is constructed and checked to ensure compliance with requirements. |
Element: |
Develop and complete final blocks |
Performance Criteria: |
nformation from adjusted toiles is transferred to blocks. |
Element: |
Develop and complete final blocks |
Performance Criteria: |
c. Final blocks are completed and checked for accuracy and completeness of all necessary information, including cutting instructions, and to ensure compliance with specifications. |
Element: |
Interpret the design |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Design sketch/drawing is interpreted and clarified with designer or senior patternmaker as required. |
Element: |
Interpret the design |
Performance Criteria: |
c. Fabric characteristics and performance, and trims and finishings are considered in relation to the design. |
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. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit class activities relate to:
1. Identifying program functions relevant to pattern grading
2. Inputting grade values into computer system
3. Applying grade values to pattern shapes in the computer
4. Recognising and rectifying grading faults
5. Preparing computer images for marker making
6. Identifying Program Functions relevant to marker making
7. Creating lay markers to required specifications
8. Obtaining hard copies to check pattern shapes, garments and markers
Details of Learning Activities
Practical class activities relate to:
1. Identifying program functions relevant to pattern grading
2. Inputting grade values into computer system
3. Applying grade values to pattern shapes in the computer
4. Recognising and rectifying grading faults
5. Preparing computer images for marker making
6. Identifying Program Functions relevant to marker making
7. Creating lay markers to required specifications
8. Obtaining hard copies to check pattern shapes, garments and marker
Teaching Schedule
Unit 1 weeks 1 – 2:
Revision of grading method X/Y, Grading Specification, Introduction to computer grading system
Unit 2 weeks 3 – 10:
Grading various garment categories using computer system
Unit 3 weeks 11 – 16:
Introduction to marker making including lecture, demonstrations and practical manual exercises.
Completing markers using the computer marker making software.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include: Progressive assessments/class exercises, assignment/project, simulated workplace activities
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. Develop grading specifications
2. Input pattern data into the computer system
3. Retrieve and process data
4. Identify program functions relevant to pattern grading
5. Input grade values/Apply grade values to pattern shapes
6. Recognise & rectify input grading faults
7. Obtain hard copies to check grading
8. Prepare graded patterns for marker making
9. Develop marker making specifications
10. Input marker making data into computer system
11. Lay markers
12. Obtain hard copies to check complete
Assessment Tasks
Progressive class exercises - Grading = 50%
Progressive class exercises - Marker Making =50%
Assessment Matrix
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