Course Title: Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: VART5910C

Course Title: Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5213 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development

Course Contact : Julia Raath

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259201

Course Contact Email:julia.raath@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

mary.zbierski-west@rmit.edu.au   

Nominal Hours: 60

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Students  must be concurrently enrolled on  MANU 5918C Select Raw Materials

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to use manipulation techniques to create a variety of different effects using fabrics, fibres and other materials for 2D and 3D design effects.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTTD4010A Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples

Element:

1 Identify manipulation techniques

Performance Criteria:

1.1    Types of manipulation are identified.
1.2    Effects of manipulation on different materials are described.
1.3    Processes used to achieve different manipulations are described

Element:

2 Describe uses of manipulation in design process

Performance Criteria:

2.1    Uses of manipulation to inform and inspire design are described.
2.2    Role of manipulation as a production tool is described.
2.3    Effect of manipulation on the design is described.
2.4  Tools and equipment to be used are prepared.

Element:

3 Manipulate textiles to produce work sample



Performance Criteria:

3.1    Manipulation techniques are applied to a variety of textiles and textile products.
3.2    Process is analysed to assess outcome.
3.3   Manipulation is modified as required.
3.4    Work sample of manipulated textile is produced.
3.5    OH&S practices and procedures are implemented in manipulation of fabrics.
3.6   Techniques used to manipulate textiles and their effects are documented for future reference.


Learning Outcomes


The unit applies to the manipulation of a range of fibres, fabrics and other material used in the production of garments, accessories, interior and exterior applications, commissioned textiles, 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional objects. Evidence of competency in this skill requires a minimum of three types of manipulation.


Details of Learning Activities

This studio based course will enable students to gain an understanding of  textile manipulation processes, including
surface design and construction techniques.    
You will be expected to undertake practical tasks, problem solving exercises, and a variety of design briefs presented in a range of settings including individual and group projects.


Teaching Schedule

week 1.    09/02/12     Intro. & assessment requirements. Textile bingo and ‘stuff’ class exercise.   Manipulating wire/paper/card/other materials to produce sculptural outcome. 
 
week 2.    16/02/12     Excursion: Ranjani Shetter Dewdrops and Sunshine. National Gallery of Victoria Floor Talk 6pm
 
week 3.    23/02/12    Project 1 Nudibranch: Dye+Design+Fabricate  Disperse dye/thermoplastic manipulation: dye application samples
       
week 4.    01/03/12    Project 1 Nudibranch Disperse dye/thermoplastic manipulation: thermoplastic manipulation
 
week 5.    08/03/12    Project 1 Nudibranch  Complete manipulation/dyeing 

week 6.    15/03/12    Project 1 present completed Nudibranch project  Project 2 - Knit Knot Net Coil introduction and brief

week 7.    22/03/12     Project 2 - Knit Knot Net Coil  class investigation  of knitting, knotting, netting, coiling techniques

week 8.    29/03/12    Project 2 -  Knit Knot Net Coil  individual exploration of constructed textile structures

week 9.  12/04/12    Project 2 - Knit Knot Net Coil class presentation due. Project 3 Neckwear - the journey introduction and brief
   
week 10.    19/04/12    Project 3 Neckwear research and development
 
week 11.    26/04/12    Project 3 Neckwear Complete application/write artist statement

week 12    03/05/12    Project 3 Neckwear complete project.  Scarf Festival entry due 4 May  Papermaking from recycled paper and other materials.

week 13.    10/05/12    Project 4 Box It:  Introduction and project brief for hanging piece incorporating investigation of paper/cardboard.    Scarf Festival due 4 May


week 14    17/05/12    Project 4 Box It:  Research and Development of design
 
week 15.    24/05/12    Project 4 Box It: Construction Excursion to Incinerator Gallery Moonee Ponds Artecycle Exhibition
 
week 16.    31/05/12    Project 4 Box It:  Completion of project for presentation and installation

                     07/06/12    Marking Week:   Project 4 Box It: on site review of installation. This final project to be included as part of Moreland City Council annual Coburg Carnivale held in June.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Braddock and O’Mahony, Techno Textiles Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design, Thames and Hudson
Janet De Boer (ed) Dyeing for Fibres and Fabrics                                                                                          Lesley Cresswell, Textile Designers at the Cutting Edge, Forbes Publication
Nadine Kathe Monem, Contemporary Textiles Black Dog Publishing 2008
Annie Trevellian Bleach, Buckle and Burn, ANU Institute of the Arts
Kate Wells, Fabric Printing and Dyeing, Conran Octupus 1997                                                                   Textile View Magazine, Selvedge Magazine, International Textiles - other current journals and magazines.


Other Resources

Scissors, cutting blade, cutting mat, assorted fabrics and other material, masking tape, tape measure, ruler, note book, visual diary and sample folio.
Lab coats, fully covered, shoes, gloves, rags.


Overview of Assessment

To achieve successful completion of this course students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency.

Detailed course and assessment requirements and information will be made available to you first week of class. Specific details will be explained to you during scheduled classes.

Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner.

Students will be awarded a graded assessment only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period on the first assessment attempt.

Units assessed as ‘not yet competent’ on a first assessment attempt and ‘competent’ on a second or subsequent attempt are to have results amended to competent but are not eligible for grading.

Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher.
All work must be submitted by the due date. Late submission will not be graded higher than a PASS.


Assessment Tasks

To achieve successful completion of this course you must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of
competency.

Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner.

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including:
• Technical file
• Sample swatch book
• Individual research report / presentation

Technical Folio: including evidence of completed 3D sculptural form; dye samples; thermoplastic
samples; project samples; OHS requirements; class handouts and recipes 


Project 1 Nudibranch: Disperse dyes and thermoplastic manipulation

Project 2 
Knit Knot Net Coil: exploration of constructed textile structures


Project 3 Neckwear  entry for the Scarf Festival incorporating min. 2 manipulation techniques 


Project 4 Box It:  hanging piece exploring paper and cardboard material to be installed in the Moreland City Libraries Coburg branch. 

Visual Diary:
The Book: group visual diary exercise 


Research and development; Image bank including drawings, inspirational images,
Documentation of technical considerations including photographs
Documentation of processes undertaken; Additional notes and personal research


Assessment Matrix

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folio of technical samples and reports

nudibranch
disperse dyes
neck wear

 knit knot   
 net     coil          
  box it  project
 

1. Identify manipulation techniques

 

 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 3.5; 3.6

1.2; 1.3;
   1.1; 1.3  
3.5; 3.6 
   
2.Describe uses of manipulation in design processes

2.1; 2.2   2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4
2.3; 2.4  2.1; 2.2;
2.3; 2.4
 
3 Manipulate textiles to produce work samples
3.5; 3.6  3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6   3.1; 3.2;
3.3; 3.4;
 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4
 

Other Information

This course is run in a workshop environment, to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards you students are required to wear sturdy footwear with covered toe protection, and other personal protective equipment where instructed.

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