Course Title: Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: GRAP5226C
Course Title: Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5220 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Course Contact : Mandy Penton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259202
Course Contact Email:mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kirsty Gorter - kirsty.gorter@rmit.edu.au
Sylvia Walsh - sylvia.walsh@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to assist with research and preparation of initial garment design concepts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts |
Element: |
1. Interpret design brief within specified guidelines |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Design parameters are clarified, in consultation with designer, sales team, management and client. |
Element: |
2. Research relevant information within specified guidelines |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Trends in fabrics, etc. are researched for performance, colour, availability, care and maintenance requirements and suitability to project or design. |
Element: |
3. Contribute to design concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Preliminary concepts are worked out in conjunction with others to identify possibilities. |
Element: |
4. Contribute to presentation of the design |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Own role and relationship to others for presentation meeting is determined and rehearsed. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will be required to demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
• research trends
• assess technical requirements
• develop story themes
and then interpret this information into preliminary design concepts for garments.
This will involve creation, or adaptation of designs and interpretation of sketches within a range of design contexts.
Design may relate to individual garments or small ranges depending on the design criteria given to you as part of you class work.
Details of Learning Activities
• You will follow a design brief, designing an original, small range of garments based on a specific, researched theme.
• You will meet with the teacher for feedback at critical check points in the planned timeline.
• As well as class activities you will be required to undertake research and development time outside class to meet the learning requirements of this course.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1-2 Product development. checkpoint 1
Week 3-4 Design process. checkpoint 2
Week 5 ‘Design a small range’ brief. Plan theme, research and timeline. checkpoint 3
Weeks 2-5 Four(4 ) hours out class time is required to work on assessment tasks.
Week 7-8 Explore colour, fabric and trims as relevant to the theme. Demonstrate design concepts and fabric selection in visual diary. checkpoint 4
Week 9-10 Develop fabric treatment and rough sketches for peer presentation. checkpoint 5
Week 11-15 Complete design selection and make final trade sketches, illustrations as required for class presentation and submission. checkpoint 6 Four(4) hours out of Weeks 7-14 Four(4 ) hours out class time is required to work on assessment tasks.
Week 16 Assessment
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Jenkyn Jones. S., Fashion Design 2nd Edition. |
References
Stecker, Pamela, 1996, Fashion Design Manual, Macmillan Education Australia Pty Ltd, South Melbourne; |
Other Resources
Equipment and materials required in class are layout pad, HB pencil, fine line black pen, text book, cartidge paper and media such as markers and gouache paints.
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.
This course comprises both practical and theory components. You will be expected to attend and participate in class activities.
As well as class activities you will be required to undertake research and assessment practice outside of regular class times and participate in formal assessment tasks.
PLEASE NOTE: work that has not been authenticated during class as your own work will not be considered for assessment.
Assessment Tasks
To be eligilble for graded assessment you must achieve each Element (of learning) as listed in the assessment matrix
Ungraded Assessment: Checkpoints x 6
Graded Assessment: Final presentation of brief; boards, visual diary and sample
Checkpoint 1 Product development
Checkpoint 2 Design process
Checkpoint 3 Time line plan to achieve small range brief
Checkpoint 4 Colours, Fabrics and Trims storyboard book. Themes board/book and Concept/rough sketches
Checkpoint 5 Rough sketching, fabric and design selection for peer presentation.
Checkpoint 6 Class presentation of Small Range
Final submission Small Range consisting of boards with 5 outfits illustrated, trade sketches, design specifications, colour and fabric palette and visual diary
Assessment Matrix
| Element (of learning) |
Checkpoint 1 Assessment |
Checkpoint 2 Assessment |
Checkpoint 3 Assessment |
Checkpoint 4 Assessment |
Checkpoint 5 Assessment |
Checkpoint 6 Assessment |
Small Range Assessment |
| 1. interpret design brief within specified guidelines | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 2. Research relevant information within specified guidelines | x | x | x | x | |||
| 3. Contribute to design concepts |
x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| 4. Contribute to presentation of the design | x | x | x | x | x |
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