Course Title: Grading

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2008

Course Code: NONE7419L

Course Title: Grading

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

Sam Cutajar

Bldg 513.03.01

sam.cutajar@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 120

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 Production 1, 2 and 3, Pattern Development A
Co-requisites Pattern Development B

Course Description

Course Description: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to grade patterns used for garment production within an enterprise.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPRCL11A Grade Patterns

Element:

LMTPRCL11A/01 Prepare and check a pattern

Performance Criteria:

LMTPRCL11A/01 Prepare and check a pattern


· Workstation and/or equipment are selected and prepared in accordance with enterprise requirements


· Base size pattern is checked for correct information, balance points and pattern fit and clarification sought, if necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures

· Style and fabric characteristics which influence grading are identified and any queries are clarified with patternmaker


· Appropriate grade plan or grade rule table is selected

Element:

LMTPRCL11A/02 Grade patterns

Performance Criteria:

LMTPRCL11A/02 Grade patterns


· Pattern is graded manually or by computer, adjusting design lines, maintaining accuracy and shape, notches, design proportion and other requirements in accordance with work specification

· Pattern is checked for accuracy and appropriate action taken, if necessary


· Patterns are filed in accordance with enterprise procedures

Element:

LMTPRCL11A/03 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

LMTPRCL11A/03 Maintain records


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

· Patterns are filed in accordance with enterprise procedures


Learning Outcomes


PLANNED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
1. The role of the pattern grader: exploration and identification of responsibilities and skills involved in grading processes
2. Maintaining quality: practice and procedures for checking patterns prior to and during the grading process
3. Preparation for grading: activities relating to the methods for analysing styles and fabrics in preparation for grading
4. Establishing measurements required for grading: activities in comparing and analysing size chart and specifications
5. Determining grade plans: demonstrations and activities in setting up and applying grade plans
6. Grading techniques: comparison and practice with different methods of grading including computer aided methods
7. Grading different patterns: from simple to more complex styles - demonstrations and practical activities
Grading information: collation and filing of pattern pieces; record keeping systems used in the grading process


Details of Learning 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. Set up the work area and equipment for grading according to
Occupational Health and Safety by following correct procedures.
2. Correctly inspect the base pattern and graded pattern pieces
during the grading process by checking that the pattern pieces and
pattern information are present and by taking corrective action to
maintain accuracy.
3. Identify garment features or fabric characteristics that may effect
the grading process by checking fabric samples, sample garments,
the base pattern or specifications.
4. Establish grade plans according to given styles by following
information from specifications or size charts.
5. Accurately grade a range of patterns/styles for different fabrics
using the techniques and principles of accurate grading pattern
making and good fit.
6. Make correct use of grading equipment by using reliable manual or computer
methods of grading. Maintain records by using appropriate filing systems to
update and store graded patterns and grading information.


Teaching Schedule

Week 1

Introduction to Grading; Student Learning Unit Guide; Topics Outline; Assessment;
Week 2-4

Fundamental Grading Principles and Methods
Australian sizes & measurements
Develop a grade plan for Movement Grade & Master Grade


Method 1: Movement grade manually on the basic skirt block

Method 2: Master grade manually on the basic skirt block

Method 3: Movement grade by grading machine (Variator) on the basic skirt block

Method 4: Master grade by machine “Computer” demonstration
Week 4-5

Grading Specification Format
Grade Plan Development
Simple Skirt Style
Week 6-8 Complex skirt style
Week 8-9 Block bodice and sleeve
Week 9-10

Simple shirt styles
Week 10-13

Complex shirt styles
Week 13-15

Block pant
Block raglan
Block magyar


Week 15-17

Raglan Style T Shirt Style 2005
Adult Raglan Sleeve
Jacket
Week 18 Revision and Assessment


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Cooklin, G. Pattern Grading for Women’s Clothing – the Technology of Sizing
Price and Zamkoff Grading Techniques for Modern Design
Taylor and Shoeben Grading for the Fashion Industry


Other Resources

Cooklin, G. Pattern Grading for Women’s Clothing – the Technology of Sizing
Price and Zamkoff Grading Techniques for Modern Design
Taylor and Shoeben Grading for the Fashion Industry


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. Set up the work area and equipment for grading according to Occupational Health and Safety by following correct safety procedures
2. Correctly inspect the base pattern and graded pattern pieces during the grading process by checking that the pattern pieces and pattern information are present and by taking corrective action to maintain accuracy
3. Identify garment features or fabric characteristics that may effect the grading process by checking fabric samples, sample garments, the base pattern or specifications
4. Accurately grade a range of patterns/styles for different fabrics by using the techniques and principles of accurate grading, pattern making and good fit.
5. Establish grade plans according to given styles by following information from specifications or size charts
6. Make correct use of grading equipment by using reliable manual or computer methods of grading
7. Maintain records by using appropriate filing systems to update and store graded patterns and grading information
Assessment timeline: Progressive assessments


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

Assessment Method Marks Awarded
In class Activities Progressive Class Work
1. Specification sheets
2. Grade plans
3. Full scale graded sheets 60%
Reference folder Collated and sequenced class work & notes 20%
Assessment Tasks Activity / Test 20%

Subject to Notified changes


Assessment Matrix

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