Course Title: Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
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
Margaret Parker - margaret.parker@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, a minimum of 2 hours per week.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1-3 Figure drawing checkpoint 1
Week 4 – 5 Design a small range’ brief. Design process and timeline. checkpoint 2
Week 6 – 8 Plan theme Demonstrate design concepts and fabric selection in visual diary, research concept and fabric. checkpoint 3
Week 8 - 10 Explore colour, fabric and trims as relevant to the theme. Peer presentation of concepts, rough designs and fabric selection. checkpoint 4
Week 10 - 14 Develop fabric treatment. Complete design selection and make final trade sketches, illustrations as required for class presentation and submission.
checkpoint 5
Week 15 &16 class presentations to peers and teacher Assessment Checkpoint 6
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Jenkyn Jones. S., Fashion Design 3rd 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, layout paper and 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
Checkpoint 1 Hand in: Figure Drawing
Checkpoint 2 Fashion dropbox submission: Design process and timeline
Checkpoint 3 Studio appointment with teacher: Visual diary and research concepts , fabric selection
Checkpoint 4 Peer presentation: Colours, Fabrics and Trims storyboard book. Themes board/book and Concept/rough sketches
Checkpoint 5 Studio appointment with teacher: Trade sketches and illustrations in progress
Checkpoint 6 Final Class presentation: Small Range
Small Range consisting of boards with 5 outfits illustrated, trade sketches, design specifications, colour and fabric palette and visual diary 100%
Assessment Matrix
Element | Checkpoint 1 | Checkpoint 2 | Checkpoint 3 | Checkpoint 4 | Checkpoint 5 |
Small Range Assessment |
1. interpret design brief within specified guidelines | X | X | X | X | ||
2. Research relevant information within specified guideline | X | X | X | |||
3. Contribute to Design Concepts | X | X | X | X | ||
4. Contribute to presentation of the design | X | X | X |
Other Information
Ungraded assessment tasks Checkpoints x 5: Progressive assessment. These must be assessed before you are eligible for graded assessment.
Graded assessment tasks: Final presentation of brief; boards, visual diary and sample of Small range. (After being deemed competent by completing 5 checpoint assessments and submitting Small range assessment that is produced and presented to a competent standard)
Work which is submitted after due date (without special consideration being granted) can only be assessed as competent or not competent. If work is satisfactory and deemed competent it will be assessed as a pass grade.
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