Course Title: Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
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
Betty Kanzurovski
Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9237
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
Course guide and Introduction:
Assessment Requirements
Bodice Dart Manipulations revision exercises
Exercises to principles to
Empire line
Princess line
Week 2
ADD SHAWL COLLAR, CUFF AND SLEEVE PLACKETS AND CIRCLE SKIRT
Adapt dress block by using the bodice block and skirt block
Out of class time activities – 1 hr
Week 3
Dress style (DR- 1)
Draft, Pattern, Specification & 1/5 scale draft with notes
Out of class time activities – 1 hr
Week 4
Dress Style (Dr-2)
Draft, Pattern, Specification & 1/5 scale draft with notes
Out of class time activities – 2 hrs
Week 5 and 6
Assessment Task 2 - Dress Assignment
Draft, Pattern, Specification & 1/5 scale draft with notes
& Sewing up a Toile
Out of class time activities – 3 ½ hr s
Week 7
Dress Assignment Analysis
Begin Work on Denim Jacket - Choose size start draft Block
Out of class time activities – 2 hr s
Week 8,9 and 10
Work on Denim Jacket - Assessment Task 3
Out of class time activities – 5 1/2hr s
Week 11
Size and fit specification and Australian standards are interpreted and clarified
RMIT Base size is identified
Draft Bodice and sleeve Block - Toile
Fitting exercise
Week 12
Size and fit specification and Australian standards are interpreted and clarified
RMIT Base size is identified
Draft Skirt and pant blocks
Fitting exercise
Week 13
Pant Style – Jean style
Out of class time activities – 1 hr
Week 14
Draft Stretch T – Shirt Block by using grade rule specification
Assessment Task 4 - Written Quiz
Week 15
Seam Finishes
Polo and 3 T - Shirts
Draft Pattern Specification & 1/5 scale draft with notes
Week 16
Assessment: Appointments/feedback –
Bring along Assessment Task 1
Week 17 - 18 Resubmissions
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
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 – Maintain Record Folio 20%
Progressive class work
Specification Sheets
Assessment Task 2 –Dress Assignment 30%
Assessment Task 3 – Jacket Assignment 40%
Assessment Task 4 - Written Quiz 10%
Assessment Matrix
Assessment 1 Progressive class work Folio |
Assessment 2 Dress Assignment |
Assessment 3 Casual Jacket Assignment |
Assessment 4 Quiz |
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Element 1 Interpret size and fit |
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X |
X |
X |
Element 2 Construct Block |
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X |
X |
X |
Element 3 Construct and assess toiles |
X |
X |
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Element 4 Develop and complete Final Block | X |
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Element 5 Maintain records | 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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