Course Title: Produce knitted textile samples
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: VART5906C
Course Title: Produce knitted textile samples
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5213 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Course Contact : Pat Jones
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259159
Course Contact Email:pat.jones@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Lavena Coughlin +61 3 99259127 lavena.coughlin@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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
Students will undertake colour and design Projects which will be applied into this practical /studio based course.
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform knitting techniques to enable students produce knitted samples.
This unit covers both the theory of knit structure and the hands-on skills required to set-up and operate a knitting machine.
Students will produce a range of samples suitable for use in commercial applications(fashion & homewares) as well as developing samples for the studio -based knit textile marketplace.
Students will also undertake research into current trends in the commercial knit textiles industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD4001A Produce knitted textile samples |
Element: |
1 Interpret production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Pattern requirements are analysed and design specifications discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements |
Learning Outcomes
This Studio based course will allow students to undertake a variety of projects and assessment tasks that will enable them to demonstrate skills and knowledge in the following;
• analyse design specifications and interpret production requirements
• identify and address faults
• make minor adjustments to equipment
• produce knitted samples according to design specifications
• monitor own work and conduct quality check of samples outcome
Details of Learning Activities
This Course is workshop and studio based. Students will undetake a variety of practical based assignments that involve using machinery and equipment safely to develop a range of samples .
There may be some industry visits , small group execises, class discussion and demonstrations.
Teaching Schedule
Session | Learning Activity | Assessment |
1 | Overview: Discussion of course and requirements, familiarization on knitting machines, yarn and equipment. Occupational Health & Safety requirements in the studio Techniques: Casting on & off • E-wrap cast-on • Closed edge cast-off |
1 Technical Workbook sample, yarns wraps and technical data. |
2 | Techniques: Decreasing & Increasing • On the edge • Fully fashioned • Multiple stitch |
3 Technical Workbook samples, yarns wraps and technical dataKnit 3 samples, to be handed in Week 12 |
3 | Techniques: Maintenance and Troubleshooting |
2 Technical Workbook samples, yarns wraps and technical data Quiz: - OH&S - Tool/yarn identification & use |
4 | Techniques: Hems • Turned up hem • Picot hem |
2 Technical Workbook samples, yarns wraps and technical data |
5 | Techniques: Partial Knitting • Stripes • Neckline |
3 Technical Workbook samples, yarns wraps and technical data |
6 | Project 1: Knit and link a garment panel from a pattern provided in class | 1 Technical workbook sample, yarn wraps and technical data |
7 | Linking: Project 1 cont. Present Concept Board in Class. Project 2: Develop a collection of knitted fabrics to present in a swatch book. Techniques: • Tuck Stitch • Slip Stitch • Fair Isle Concept board needed from design/CAD with colour palette from colour class |
Sample book containing a collection of 5 or more knitted fabrics. Other samples, yarn wraps, and technical data in Technical Workbook. Visual Diary research |
8 | Project 1 Due Date Project 2 cont. Techniques: • Weave • Punch Lace • Tuck/Slip in Colors Overview: Project 3 |
Project 1 – Garment Panel - Due Date Sample book containing a collection of 5 or more knitted fabrics. Other samples, yarn wraps, and technical data in Technical Workbook. Visual Diary research. |
9 | Project 2 cont. Techniques: • Yarns • Stripes/Cables • Punch own pattern card |
Swatch book containing a collection of 5 or more knitted fabrics. Other samples, yarn wraps, and technical data in Technical Workbook. Visual Diary research. sample |
10 | Final date for sourcing own yarn for Project 3. Project 2 cont. • Independent sampling |
Swatch book containing a collection of 5 or more knitted fabrics. Other samples, yarn wraps, and technical data in Technical Workbook. Visual Diary research. |
11 | Sample Book due date. Present in class with concept board. Begin Project 3: Design and knit a sample garment • Knit tension swatch • Prepare garment pattern in cm |
Project 2 - Sample Book - Due Date. Garment pattern in cm. Tension Swatch and technical data in Technical Workbook. Visual Diary research. sample |
12 | Project 3: Design and knit a sample garment • Convert pattern to stitches & rows |
Knitting pattern in stitches and rows (diagram or graph pattern). |
13 | Project 3: Design and knit a sample garment • Knitting garment panels |
Knitted and linked garment sample. Technical data in Technical Workbook. |
14 | Project 3: Design and knit a sample garment • Knitting garment panels |
Knitted and linked garment sample. Technical data in Technical Workbook. |
15 | Project 3: Design and knit a sample garment • Knitting garment panels |
Knitted and linked garment sample. Technical data in Technical Workbook. |
16 | Project 3: Design and knit a sample garment • Knitting garment panels • Linking garment sample |
Knitted and linked garment sample. Technical data in Technical Workbook. |
17 | Project 3: Design and knit a sample garment • Linking garment sample |
Knitted and linked garment sample. Technical data in Technical Workbook |
18 | Present Final Project in class | Project 3 – Sample garment and workbook - Due Date Class presentation of finished garment with background work: concept board, swatch book, technical workbook and visual diary. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Machine Knitting – Injoo Kim & Ruth Burbank |
Other Resources
Students will need to bring to class the following items:
Writing materials - always
Tape measure - for Project 3
Tapestry needles - always
Calculator - for Project 3
Students will need to purchase their own yarn for Project 3 - Sample garment
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:
- undertaking OHS checklists
- identify appropriate materials and equipment to use to knit samples
- maintian a technical file / work book to document processes and techniques
- create knitted samples
- use colour and design principals and elements to interpret a Theme
- maintain records and undertake analysis of production processes
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
Technical workbook - containing all viable samples from Class exercises. These must be presented on a specifications sheet
Quiz - OH&S, tool and yarn identification
Project 1 - Garment panel
Project 2 - Sample/swatch book (In conjunction with Concept board from Design class)
Project 3 - sample garment and associated workbook
Technical data sheet
Projects and exercises will be fully detailed in class handouts
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Performance Criteria | Method of Assessment |
1. Interpret production requirements |
1.1 Pattern requirements are analysed and design specifications discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements 1.2 Desired effects of knitting are identified and appropriate knitting structure and technique selected to match required outcome 1.3 Materials and yarns, quantities and knitting techniques are selected according to design requirements |
Tech. File, Sample/Swatch book Sample garment Tech. File, Sample/Swatch book, Sample garment Tech. File, Sample/Swatch book, Sample garment |
2. Produce knitted design sample |
2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work 2.2 Yarns to be knitted are checked against quality standards 2.3 Knitting techniques are undertaken to meet design specifications for sample and according to OH&S practices 2.4 Knitting techniques and outcomes are monitored throughout to identify production faults |
Quiz |
3. Check quality of sample | 3.1 Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met 3.2 Knit faults and production problems are identified and causes determined 3.3 Knitting process, technique and materials used are analysed to determine necessary modifications to knitting techniques, processes or patterns |
Sample /Swatch book, Sample garment Tech. File Sample/Swatch book |
4. Complete production process | 4.1 Knit faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications 4.2 Knitted sample is finished according to design specifications 4.3 Modifications and processes are documented 4.4 Outcomes are examined with appropriate personnel and possible modifications to design are discussed and documented |
Tech File, Sample garment Sample /Swatch book, Sample garment Tech File, Sample garment workbook Tech File, Sample garment |
Total Items: 6 Tech File, Quiz x 1, Garment Panel, Data sheet, Swatch/Sample book, Sample Garment + workbook |
Other Information
This course is delivered in a simulated industry environment. While students are working in studios or workshops
they are expected to adhere to all OH&S policies and procedures.
Flat fully covered shoes must be worn at all times. When operating knit machines long hair must be tied back
and jewellery that could be caught in machines, such as necklaces, must be removed.
No food and drink to be brought into workshops and students at this level must ALWAYS work under supervision.
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