Course Title: Design and produce experimental textiles
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART5917C
Course Title: Design and produce experimental textiles
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
Douglas McManus
Ph: 99259214
Office: 511.01.01
Nominal Hours: 120
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
Nil
Course Description
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to apply manipulation processes to design and produce original and creative textiles.
To successfully complete this competency it is highly recommended that you complete LMTTD4010A Apply Manipulation techniques to Create Experimental Samples (VART 5910C)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD5004A Design and produce experimental textiles |
Element: |
1.Develop original textile product design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Requirements or parametres for design are identified and analysed |
Element: |
2. Select, develop and plan manipulation process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Appropriate materials and manipulation techniques to achieve desired effect are selected and materials are sourced. |
Element: |
3 Manipulate materials to produce experimental samples |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Workstation is set up according to specifications for work. |
Element: |
4.Evaluate design and production processes. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Manipulated textile sample is assessed against design concept and specifications. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This studio based course will enable students to gain an understanding of experimental textile processes, in contemporary art and design practice.
Students will be expected to undertake practical tasks, problem solving exercises, research and design briefs to inform personal conceptual responses to projects undertaken.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 intro to experimental textile practice
Week 2. POSSIBILITIES
’manipulation’ exploration of material and properties to produce 3D outcome. Exercise
3.2 Textiles and materials to be manipulated are checked against quality standards.
3.2 Two and three-dimensional manipulation techniques are undertaken to achieve design effects for sample and
according to OH&S practices.
Research project
Contemporary textile practice, exercise
1.1 Requirements or parametres for design are identified and analysed
1.2 Research is conducted to generate design ideas
Week 3. 3d construction
Week 4. explore Concept theme discussion
Week 5, 6, 7.
art , science, technology , craft
research / material /subject.
How to explore concepts in contemporary art textile practice
Choosing materials processes
Choosing process materials communication
reflection feedback digital, laser, transfer
digital code high end outcomes / process
Modifications to design or process are explored using CAD or other design tools and communicated with
appropriate personnel
Processes used to achieve different manipulations are described and technical aspects of production are
identified
Appropriate materials and manipulation techniques to achieve desired effect are
selected and materials are sourced.
Processes used to achieve different manipulations are described and technical aspects of production are
identified
Specification sheet is completed to guide production
Calculations are undertaken as required to determine textile and material quantities
Tools and equipment required for production are selected and prepared
Week 8 construct / production
Requirements or parametres for design are identified and analysed
Research is conducted to generate design ideas
Week 9 feedback groups
Design concept is selected and communication tools are used to present design concept to appropriate
personnel for feedback.
Feedback is received and considered in line with design concepts
week 10, 11 12 ,13, 15, 16
Studio flexible learning
Appropriate materials and manipulation techniques to achieve desired effect are
selected and materials are sourced.
Processes used to achieve different manipulations are described and technical aspects of production are
identified
Specification sheet is completed to guide production
Calculations are undertaken as required to determine textile and material quantities
Tools and equipment required for production are selected and prepared
Week 14 Feedback reflection
Design concept is selected and communication tools are used to present design concept to appropriate
personnel for feedback.
Feedback is received and considered in line with design concepts
Design concept is modified and improved where possible.
Week 16Submission for exhibition
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Braddock and O’Mahony, Techno Textiles Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design, Thames and Hudson |
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William Myers, Bio Design, Thames and Hudson |
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sarah E Braddock and Jane Harris Digital Visions for Fashion & Textiles Thames and Hudson |
Other Resources
Scissors, assorted fabrics, masking tape, tape measure, ruler, note books
Lab coats, fully covered, shoes, gloves, rags.
Overview of Assessment
Detailed course and assessment requirements and information will be made available to you first week of class. Specific details will be explained to you during scheduled classes.
Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner.
Students will be awarded a graded assessment 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 submission will lead to penalties.
Assessment Tasks
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.
Detailed Project Briefs with information on the submission items and assessmetn breakdown will be provided in class sessions and on Blackboard
PROJECT ONE
Graded assessment 50%
Neck piece, wearable project
Reinterpret, reinvent, restyle the scarf as a contemporary textile piece
To be exhibited at Scarf Festival this porject is aligned with aligned with denim project sustainable practice
PROJECT TWO
Graded assessment 50%
Body Architecture,
Develop a contemporary textile using the theme ofart, science, technology ,craft practice
Assessment Matrix
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, and other personal protective equipment where instructed.
Full project briefs will be handed out in class time
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