Course Title: Design and produce experimental textiles
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
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
Julia Raath Julia.Raath@rmit.edu.au 99259201
Nominal Hours: 120
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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: |
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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 a practical studio based course. You will be introduced to a number of techniques and processes and will be required to respond to two design briefs where you can apply creative and original design concepts using manipulation techniques to create different effects on fibres,
fabrics and other materials. Outcomes will be textile concepts to be used in the production of products such as garments, accessories, interior and exterior applications, commissioned objects, and
2-D and 3-D functional and non-functional objects.
Teaching Schedule
Week Starting | Week | Delivery Schedule | |
Feb 8 | 1 |
Introduction Course outlines and Assessment requirement. OHS
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Trend and colour palette selected Research concepts |
15 | 2 | Design development surface drawing markmaking CAD - Report on concept research | Source materials |
22 | 3 | Surface Buckle and burn Pint room Possibilities’ manipulation’ exploration of material and properties to produce 3D outcome
Additive versus subtractive techniques |
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29 | 4 | Surface techniques and sampling Studio |
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March 7 | 5 | Sampling and presentation techniques | Sample review and modifcations |
14 | 6 | Sampling | |
21 | 7 |
Semester break 24–30 March Mid-semester break* |
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28 | 7 | 28 March Easter Monday public holiday 29 March Easter Tuesday RMIT holiday 31 March Classes resume (Thursday) |
Prepare presentation finalise samples Specification sheets |
28 | 8 | Project 1 Submission - | Reflection and evaluation |
April 4 | 9 | Introduction to Project 2 - Open discussion re evaluation of Project 1 | |
11 | 10 | Research and concept development | |
18 | 11 | Design development and material reseach - prepare resource and process | |
25 | 12 | Sampling and studio | |
May 2 | 13 | ||
9 | 14 | ||
16 | 15 | Presentation techniques labelling specifications | |
23 | 16 | Group presentation and analysis - self assessment | |
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
Detailed Project Briefs with information on the submission items and assessment breakdown will be provided in class sessions and on Blackboard
You willbe required to submit the follwing items for each project
PROJECT ONE Graded assessment 60% DUE WEEK 8
Visual Diary
- Research
- Design development
Technical File
- Samples
- documentation, reflection and analysis
- specification sheets
Observational Checklist
- OHS, studio set up
Presentation
- Selected samples on headers
PROJECT TWO
Graded assessment 40% DUE WEEK 16
Visual Diary
- Research
- Design development
Technical File
- Samples
- Planning documentation, reflection and analysis
- Specification sheets
Presentation
Final constructed experiemental sample
Self Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Element | Project one | Project two |
1 | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5, | 1.6 |
2 | 2.1 | 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 |
3 | 3.1 | 3.2,3.3,3.4, |
4 | 4.1 | 4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5, |
Other Information
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher/tutor/lecturer on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. Student feedback at RMIT :
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Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Late Submission of Assessment Work Penalties
A deduction of 5% per day on your final mark will be made for assessable work handed in or due for presentation, up to a period of 7 days beyond the due by date (including weekends and holiday periods).Partial or incomplete work handed in after the due by date will result in the entire final assessable work being downgraded using the 5% penalty per day rule.
Work that is handed in for assessment after day 7 without an approved Extension of Time Application, University Special Consideration or Disability Liaison Unit – “Equitable Assessment Form” in place will be awarded an NN grade and 0% mark.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic int
The following link provides important information on the following topics that relates to all courses:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/student
• Student Feedback at RMIT
• Student Progress
• Special Consideration, appeals, and discipline
• Academic Integrity
• Student Progress Committee (SPC)
• Assessment Grades
• Classification of award
Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
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