Course Title: Develop textile design and specifications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: VART5912C

Course Title: Develop textile design and specifications

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5213 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development

Course Contact : Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9171

Course Contact Email:peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Lucy Adam             lucy.adam@rmit.edu.au

Rachel Halton        rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au

Rohani Osman      rohani.osman@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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


 

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge associated with developing textile designs and specifications for production and the testing and analysis associated with developing design specifications. Textile material and products for which product specifications are developed in the textile sector include fibres, fabrics, yarns and finished products.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTTD5008A Develop textile design and specifications

Element:

5 Prepare product specifications

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Sample analysis is applied to develop pattern specifications for textile design
 5.2 Production processes including technical aspects are determined and production plans prepared
 5.3 Final product specifications are confirmed with appropriate personnel and all documentation is completed

Element:

2 Develop textile design

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Design processes are used to further develop initial design concept
 2.2 Options are evaluated against design brief specifications.
 2.3 Design concept is tested with client to refine options.
 2.4 Selected design is presented for proposal using a range of communication tools
 2.5 Feedback is received and considered in line with design brief.
 2.6 Design concept is modified and improved where possible.
 2.7 Design confirmed and documented

Element:

1 Interpret design brief

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Requirements of design are interpreted.
 1.2 Purposes of textile product and end user are identified.
 1.3 Additional Factors are determined and applied
 1.4 Materials for use in design are determined
 1.5 Design specifications are confirmed
 1.6 Initial design concepts are interpreted from brief

Element:

3 Calculate production requirements

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Appropriate formulas for calculating yarn requirements are determined
 3.2 Calculations are undertaken using computer software or manual processes
 3.3 Data is analysed and yarn requirements are assessed
 3.4 Yarn requirements are documented

Element:

4 Test sample

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Textile sample is produced according to design specifications and OH&S practices
 4.2 Sample is examined and accuracy of calculations determined
 4.3 Production process is analysed to determine improvements
 4.4 Routine testing of sample is undertaken to assess quality requirements and to ensure industry standards are met
 4.5 Results of sample testing are analysed to determine performance and acceptability for production
 4.6 Outcomes are documented and discussed with client and appropriate personnel and feedback is recorded

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This is a studio based course covering both theory and practical aspects of developing design specifications for textile products.  Learning activities are designed to develop skills to demonstrate ability when interpreting design requirements, conducting calculations and documenting specifications to develop quality outcomes and identify and address problems relating to production or textile design.

This Unit is delivered concurrently with GRAP5232C, PARTICIPATE IN PRODUCTION PLANNING PROCESSES .


Teaching Schedule

WEEKLY SCHEDULE (Week 1; week beginning 6/07/15):

1 Introduction to Course Outline. OH&S for Print/Knit/Weave/Digital Labs & studios.    PROJECT: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT_ Identify product specifications. (1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6)
 _Introduction to Course Outline_Project Briefs_OH&S Induction_Overview of Production.  ^NOTE: students are required to supply and manage own materials for production.

2 PROJECT: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT ¬ IDENTIFY CURRENT MARKET RESEARCH AND TRENDS_ Conduct trials¬_ Develop a series of samples, including: Selecting appropriate materials to meet requirements & ensure equipment set up ready for sample development. Participate in Production Planning Session: Production Plan briefing.

3 PROJECT: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT _Develop the samples identifying original design specifications. PREPARE PROCESS AND TECHNICAL FILE (1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6)(2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7)
 

4 PROJECT: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT _Develop the samples, including: Selecting appropriate materials to meet requirements & according to specifications.  ASSESSMENT: PREPARE A PRODUCTION PLAN & TIMELINE (5.1,5.2,5.3) (4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6)

5 PROJECT: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT _Results of the trials are analysed to determine performance and acceptability for production.(4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6)

6 PROJECT: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT _ Gather specific production information _ Interpreting Specifications (1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6)

7 PROJECT: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT _Production development & Finishing and Testing  (5.1,5.2,5.3)

8 PROJECT: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT_ ASSESSMENT:  REVIEW PANEL_Analyse and interpret results. Participate in planning meeting. Specific requirements for meetings are confirmed. Planning meetings are held to review and analyse production plan and requirements.(4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6)

TERM BREAK (2 WEEKS)

9 PROJECT: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT_ Confirm production requirements. (3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4)

10 Project: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT Continue with Project Addressing Product Specifications, COSTINGS, Quantities, Equipment Used. (3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4)

11 Project: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT Interpret provisional specifications. (1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6)

12 Project: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT Undertake production. Maintain records (5.1,5.2,5.3)

13 Project: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT.  Undertake production for Small Production Run. Report results and maintain records (5.1,5.2,5.3)

14 Project: DESIGN & DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT.  Follow own production plan to produce samples & Finished Product. (5.1,5.2,5.3)
                                                
15 PRESENTATION TO INDUSTRY PANEL_ ASSESSMENT:  TEXTILE PRODUCT / SPECIFICATIONS CHECKLIST (3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4) (4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6) (5.1,5.2,5.3) / PROCESS AND TECHNICAL FILE (1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6)(2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7)

16 FEEDBACK & ASSESSMENT REVIEW


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

To achieve successful completion of this course students 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:

  • Submission and presentation of Project Briefs and Folios
  • Technical folders and documentation
  • Oral and writtenpresentations

Details of Assessment will be provided with project biref in class sessions

Students will be awarded a grade 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 submissions will not be graded higher than a PASS.


Assessment Tasks

Process and Technical File 50%

Specification Checklist CA/NYC

Textile Product 50%


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

This Unit is delivered concurrently with PARTICIPATE IN PRODUCTION PLANNING PROCESSES GRAP5232C and teaching schedule will cover learning activities for both Units.

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