Course Title: Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2009
Course Code: MANU5930C
Course Title: Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
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
Ginny Yarnton
Email: virginia.yarnton@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9318
Office Location: 513.03.01
Betty Kanzurovski
Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9237
Office Location: 513.03.01
Sandie Benson
Email: sandra.benson@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9259
Office Location: 513.03.01
Hoa Pham
Email: hoa.pham@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9237
Office Location: 513.03.01
Anni Juracich
Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au
Office Location: 513.03.01
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to construct stock size blocks according to size and fit specifications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4008B Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications |
Element: |
1. Interpret size and fit |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Size and fit specifications and Australian Standards are interpreted and clarified with designer or relevant personnel. |
Element: |
2. Construct block |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Appropriate drafting principles and methods are selected for block construction. |
Element: |
3. Construct and assess toiles |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Toiles are accurately cut and constructed from block. |
Element: |
4. Develop and complete final block |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Information from toiles, including any minor adjustments is transferred to blocks. |
Element: |
5. Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Blocks are filed and stored. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will be required to develop the skills and knowledge as it applies to the construction of a range of blocks for use in garment production to meet size and fit specifications. Blocks are used as the basis for patternmaking to develop new styles.
Details of Learning Activities
The course is integrated with LMTFD4010B Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles to form a cluster called Pattern & Block Design.
Activities will include construction of blocks and toiles to:
• interpret size
• measure fit model
• construct and check blocks
• develop and adjust toiles
• communicate effectively with design team, customers, etc.
• apply OH&S practices in work operations
• maintain accurate records
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Introduction
• Course guide
• OH&S guidelines
• Assessment requirements
• Size and fit specification and Australia standards are interpreted and clarified
• RMIT Base size is identified
• Draft Skirt Block
• Fitting exercises
Week 2
• Size and fit specification and Australia standards are interpreted and clarified
• RMIT Base size is identified
• Draft Bodice block and sleeve – Toile
• Fitting exercises
• Dart manipulation exercises
Week 3
• Princess line exercises
• Empire line exercises
• Draft dress block using Bodice and Skirt blocks
Week 4 - 5
• Dress styles
Week 6 - 7
• Assessment task 1 - Dress Assignment
• At end of week 7, sign off on Final Dress pattern
Week 8 - 9
• Assessment Task 2 - Holistic Casual Jacket Assignment
• Once completed pattern, cut out in calico to test pattern
Week 10
• Class presentation of Dress assignment
• Size and fit specification and Australia standards are interpreted and clarified
• RMIT Base size is identified
• Draft Pant Block
• Fitting exercises
Week 11
• Fit Holistic Casual Jacket and make any required adjustment to pattern and finalise for production
Week 12 - 14
• Pant styles
Week 15
• Assessment Task 3 - Quiz
• Draft T – Shirt Block onto cardboard – Toile
Week 16
Assessment Task 4 - Assessment/Feedback interview
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Designing Apparel through the Flat Patten by Kopp / Rolf / Zelin / Gross |
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Metric Pattern Making by Winifred Aldrich |
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Fabric, Form and Flat pattern making by Winifred Aldrich |
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How to Draft Basic Patterns by Kopp / Rolf / Zelin / Gross |
Other Resources
Other resources/information:
Essential Learning Resources students need to bring for all Patternmaking subjects:
• A4 folio for maintain all class work
• A4 plastic sleeves
• A4 plastic plain paper
• Pattern scissors
• Fabric scissors
• Patternmaking rulers
• Mechanical pencil and spare leads
• Stapler and spare staples
• Sticky tape (Magic tape)
• Tape measure
• pins, needle and thread
• Awl
• Tracing Wheel
• Eraser
• Colour pens
• Colour markers
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
Progressive Class work; In class activities:
• Drafts and intermediate patterns
• Final patterns 40%
Reference folder:
Collated Specification sheets, experimental full, ½, and 1/5th scale work 25%
Assessment Activity/Test: Independent work simulated exercise 35%
TOTAL: 100%
Assessment Matrix
Assessment 1 Dress Assignment |
Assessment 2 Casual Jacket Assignment |
Assessment 3 Quiz |
Assessment 4 Progressive class work Folio |
|
Element 1 Interpret size and fit |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Element 2 Construct and assess toiles |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Element 3 Maintain records |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Other Information
Out of class work
Assessment will involve research outside of Class time.
Out of class work facilitates learning in a self paced manner and forms part of the overall achievement of the competencies in the course.
Graded Assessment
A pass in each assessment will result in a grade for the student. Where a pass is achieved competency for that assessment is given. Where there are multiple assessments for a single competency the students must achieve competency (a pass) in each assessment to be deemed competent. Competency MUST be achieved in all assessments of the course for a graded result to be obtained.
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