Course Title: Produce woven textile samples
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: VART5907C
Course Title: Produce woven 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 9925 9201
Course Contact Email:Julia.Raath@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ilka White
Phone: (03) 9925 9225
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 weaving techniques to produce woven design samples.
The unit covers both the theory of weave structures (including traditional and non-traditional techniques) as well as giving students the hands on skills required to set up and operate a loom.
Students will produce a range of samples suitable for use in commercial applications (interiors, fashion) as well as developing samples for the ’hand made’ studio based woven textiles marketplace.
Students will also undertake research into current trends in the commercial woven textiles industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD4003A Produce woven textile samples |
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Check quality of sample |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Design specifications and pattern for woven product are analysed and discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements |
Element: |
Complete production process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work |
Element: |
Interpret production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met |
Element: |
Produce woven design sample |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Weaving faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications |
Learning Outcomes
This studio based course gives students the opportunity through practical projects to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:
- analyse design specifications and interpret production requirements
- produce woven sample according to design specifications
- identify and address faults
- make minor adjustments to equipment
- monitor own work and conduct quality check of sample outcome
Details of Learning Activities
This is a studio based course covering both theory and practical aspects of producing woven textiles.
Individual and group projects will be undertaken in a simulated industry environment.
Teaching Schedule
| 1 | Overview of course module. Materials & equipment briefing, Library and References, Magazines/Catalogues etc. Exercise: Colour: Introduction to woven fabrics and equipment, materials for weaving, looms, warping materials, shuttles and yarns. Group Discussion: Analyse fabric samples, plain weave, basket weave etc. Analyse yarns for weaving. Exercise: Yarn wraps: Yarns suitable for weaving – warp & weft OH&S induction. OH&S for a Weave Studio. |
OH&S |
| 2 | Exercise: Colour. Analyse colour interactions in woven fabrics. The relationship of cool and warm colour values in woven textiles. |
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| 3 | Group exercise: Students to prepare warps for Colour. |
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| 4 | Group Exercise: Produce woven samples (Plain Weave, Basket Weave) & operate equipment |
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| 5 | Group exercise: Produce woven samples (Twill Weaves) & operate equipment |
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| 6 | Exercise: Colour: The theory of weave structures (Satin/Sateen Weave) and their effect on colour in woven textiles. Weaving & Finishing: Appropriate Finishing Techniques for Woven Fabrics. Theory: Complete a Drawdown |
Assessment Activity: Folio Review: ‘Colour’ Samples & Technical Workbook |
| 7 | Exercise: Produce a Range of Textile Samples. |
Assessment Activity: Folio Review: Samples |
| 8 | Exercise: Produce a Range of Textile Samples |
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| 9 | Exercise: Produce a Range of Textile Samples |
Assessment Activity: Correct use of equipment and following workplace practices. (observational checklist) |
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Exercise: Produce a Range of Textile Samples |
Samples |
| 11 | Exercise: Produce a Range of Textile Samples |
Samples |
| 12 | Exercise: Produce a Range of Textile Samples |
Assessment Activity: OH&S - (observational checklist) |
| 13 | Exercise: Produce a Range of Textile Samples |
Assessment Activity: Folio Review & Technical Workbook |
| 14 | Industry Visit. |
Industry Research |
| 15 | Theory: Analysing weave structures and yarns and their effect on producing texture in woven fabrics |
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| 16 | Exercise: Colour, Texture, Yarns, Structure. Experimentation in the production of woven samples. |
Assessment Activity: |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
The Structure of Weaving, Ann Sutton |
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Ideas in Weaving, Ann Sutton |
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On Weaving, Anni Albers |
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A Handweaver’s Pattern Book, Marguerite Porter Davison |
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The Handweaver’s Pattern Directory, Anne Dixon |
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Foundations of Weaving, Halsey & Youngman |
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The Techniques of Rug Weaving, Peter Collingwood |
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Textile Fibre Forum Magazine (Australia) |
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Textile VIEW, Magazine |
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Surface Design, Magazine |
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Selvedge Magazine (UK) |
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Handwoven Magazine (Interweave Press) USA |
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Textile: The Journal of Cloth & Culture (UK) |
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The Key to Weaving, A Textbook of HandWeaving for the Beginner, Mary E. Black |
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Textiles, concepts and principles (second edition), Virginia Hencken Elsasser |
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The Ashford Book of Weaving for the Four Shaft Loom, Anne Field |
References
www.Infomat.com (an online research service for the apparel and textiles industry) |
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www.craftaustralia.com.au (the national advocacy organisation for craft and design in Australia) |
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www.craftvic.asn.au (website of Craft Council of Victoria) |
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www.nationaldesigncentre.com |
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www.ngv.vic.gov.au (website of the National Gallery of Victoria) |
Other Resources
Students are required to provide the following materials:
Lined Notebook
Folio (A4 Ring Binder Folder) & A4 sized Plastic Inserts
Scissors, Calculator, Graph Paper (5mm squares), Tape Measure, Ruler, Pen, Pencils & Eraser, Red FineMarker Pen,
Threading Hook, Reed Hook, 2 Shuttle Sticks (can be purchased from Class Teacher in first class)
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 recording all technical documentation in a workbook, producing a folio of woven samples and checklists completed by the class teacher during class exercises.
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. Detailed information about grading and assessment will be provided in class.
Assessment Tasks
There are four assessment tasks within this course:
Folio of Woven Samples: Submit a folio of woven samples.
Technical Workbook: Record all documentation of processes and technical specifications in a workbook. This workbook is submitted at asessment periods during the Term and again at the end of Term.
Observational Checklist: Students are observed throughout the Term on their knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements of the weave studio.
Research: Record and research current trends and processes in the woven textiles industry. Include this information in the technical workbook.
Further detail regarding Competency and Graded Assessment of these tasks will be provided in class.
Assessment Matrix
| ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | FOLIO | TECHNICAL WORKBOOK | OBSERVATIONAL CHECKLIST |
| 1 Interpret Production Requirements | 1.1 Design specifications and pattern for woven product are analysed and discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements 1.2 Desired effects of weaving are identified and appropriate weaving technique selected to achieve required outcome 1.3 Yarns, quantities and equipment are selected according to design requirements |
X X X |
X X |
X X X |
| 2 Produce woven design sample | 2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work 2.2 Yarns to be woven are checked against quality standards 2.3 Weaving techniques are undertaken to meet design specifications for sample and according to OH&S practices 2.4 Weaving techniques and outcomes are monitored throughout to identify production faults |
X X |
X | X |
| 3 Check quality of sample | 3.1 Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met 3.2 Weaving faults and production problems are identified and causes determined 3.3 Weaving process, technique and materials used are analysed to determine necessary modifications to weaving techniques, processes or patterns |
X X |
X X X |
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| 4 Complete production process | 4.1 Weaving faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications 4.2 Woven sample is finished according to design specifications 4.3 Outcomes are examined with appropriate personnel and possible modifications to design are discussed and documented 4.4 Required documentation is completed |
X X X X |
X X X X |
Other Information
This course is run in a workshop environment, to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards students are required to wear sturdy footwear with covered toe protection.
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