Course Title: Produce knitted textile samples
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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 exercises, class discussion and demonstrations.
Teaching Schedule
Session | Learning Activity | Assessment |
1 | Overview of Course - Discussion of Course requirements Studio orientation & OH&S requirements in the Studio Theory: Knit structure Prac: Technique – e-wrap cast on & closed edge cast off |
1 Technical file sample, yarn wraps and specs. sheet - to be handed in Week 11 |
2 | Topic: Shaping fabric – Side edge shaping Theory: methods of side shaping Technique: Increasing & decreasing using 2 different methods & multiple stitch shaping Prac: Knit shaped samples by manipulating the fabric edges |
3 Tech. file samples, yarn wraps and specs.sheet to be handed in week 11
|
3 | Topic: Edging on fabrics |
Assessment Task 1: Quiz and Observation checklist 3 Tech. file samples, yarn wraps and specs. sheet to be handed in week 11 |
4 | Topic: Building shape within fabrics Technique: Partial knitting or flecharge Technique: Alternative cast-on/off method – Latch on/off Prac: Shaped samples & cast-on/off sample |
3 Tech. file samples, yarn wraps and specs to be handed in week 11 |
5 | Topic: Assessment Task 2: Knit and link a garment panel – in adult sizing Technique: Interpreting a shaped knitting pattern Technique: Tension swatch |
Hand-in Assessment Task 3, Part A (Generated in Design class) Assessment Task 3 – Knit a Front panel 2 Tech. file samples, yarn wraps and specs. sheet to be handed in week 11 |
6 | Review of Technical file & Concept Board | All courses review week |
7 | Topic: Complete Task 2 Technique: Knitting a panel to specified size Technique: Linking Prac: Knit Front panel & link neck trim onto panel neckline |
Assessment Task 2– Knit a Front panel |
8 | Topic: Fabric patterning & Pattern cards Technique: Tuck stitch & Slip stitch & Fair Isle Discuss Assessment Task 5 – Scarf & head-band Prac: Knitted samples |
3 Tech. file samples and specs. sheet to be handed in week 11 |
9 | Topic: Fabric patterning & Pattern cards Technique: Punch Lace & Weaving & Cables & Open work/Lace Prac: Knitted samples |
Hand-in Assessment Task 2: Front panel |
10 | Topic: Continue Assessment Task 3, Part B, Swatch Book | Swatch book samples |
11 | Topic: Continue Assessment Task 3, Part B, Swatch Book | Swatch book samples |
12 | Topic: Assessment Task 5: Scarf & head-band Theory: Fabric design Prac: Knit appropriate samples |
Hand-in Assessment Task 3 – Part B Hand in Assessment Task 4 – Technical File |
13 | Topic: Scarf & head-band Prac: Knit appropriate samples |
Scarf samples. |
14 | Topic: Project 3 Prac: Knit Scarf & Headband |
Scarf samples |
15 | Topic: Project 3 Prac: Knit Scarf & Headband |
Scarf samples |
16 | Topic: Project 3 Apply Finishing to Scarf & headband |
Finish scarf Hand in Assessment Task 5 – Scarf & head band |
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
Tapestry needles - always
Calculator
Students will need to purchase their own yarn for assessment Task 5 - Scarf & headband
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
Task 1 - Quiz & Observation checklist
Task 2 - Knit a front panel in adult sizing
Task 3 - Swatch book and concept board
Task 4 - Technical file, containing all viable samples from class exercises. these must be presented on a specifications sheet
Task 5 - Scarf & headband, with associated workbook
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
|
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 & Observation checklist Swatch book, Scarf & headband |
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 |
Swatch book, Scarf & headband
|
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, Scarf & headband,Swatch book Scarf & headband and workbook Tech File, Scarf & headband workbook |
Total Items: 5 1. Quiz & Observation checklist, 2. Front Panel, 3. Swatchbook and Concept board, 4. Technical file 5. Scarf & headband + 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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