Course Title: Produce knitted textile samples
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
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 : Julia.Raath@rmit.edu.au
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259201
Course Contact Email:Julia.Raath@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
This course is delivered concurrently with MANU 7212C Perform Knitting Operations.
Part time students are advised to be undertaking or to have completed VART 5905C Analyse the use of Colour in Textiles, VART 5904C Assist in the Development of Textile Designs prior to enrolling in this course.
You 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.
You 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.
You 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 |
Element: |
2 Produce knitted design sample |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work |
Element: |
3 Check quality of sample |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met |
Element: |
4 Complete production process |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Knit faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications |
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 undertake a variety of practical based assignments that involve using yarns, hand tools, machinery and equipment in a safe manner, to develop a range of samples .
Students will learn to maintain detailed records of many of the processes used
There may be some industry visits, small group exercises, class discussion and demonstrations.
Teaching Schedule
This course is delivered concurrently with MANU7212C Perform Knitting Operations
Please refer to the week by week teaching schedule published in the course guide MANU7212C Perform Knitting Operations
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Machine Knitting – Injoo Kim & Ruth Burbank |
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An illustrated Handbook of Machine Knitting - Janet Nabney |
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The Machine Knitting book - John Allen |
Other Resources
Students will need to bring to class the following items:
Workbook/plastic pocket folder for sample collection and recording, and writing materials - always
Tape measure
Tapestry needles - always
Calculator
Students will need to purchase their own yarn for assessment Task 3- Knit a Scarf in adult sizing
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
- maintain 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 Task 1 – Quiz and Observation checklist (Perform Knitting Ops.)
Technical Task 2 – Knit a garment panel
(Graded)
Assessment Task 1 – Technical File 35%
Part A – Knitted Samples (Produce Knitted Textile Samples)
Part B – Specification Sheets (Perform Knitting Ops.)
Assessment Task 2 – Swatch Book 30%
Assessment Task 3 – Sample Product 35%
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Assessment |
1. Interpret production requirements |
Tech. File,Sample/Swatch book |
2. Produce knitted design sample |
Quiz & Observation Checklist |
3. Check quality of sample | Swatch book, Knitted Scarf |
4. Complete production process |
Tech File and Swatch book Knitted Scarf and workbook Tech File and Scarf 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
- Jewellery that could be caught in machines, such as necklaces and earrings, must be removed.
- No food and drink to be brought into workshops
- Students at this level must ALWAYS work under supervision.
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