Course Title: Identify fibres and fabrics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2009
Course Code: VART5902C
Course Title: Identify fibres and fabrics
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
Sandy Benson - sandra.benson@rmit.edu.au
Merrilyn Partos -merrilyn.partos@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify fibres and fabrics commonly used in the construction of garments and accessories
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics |
Element: |
1. Identify fibres and fabrics |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Fibres used in clothing industry are identified. |
Element: |
2. Describe fabric construction processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Fibres used in construction of a variety of fabrics are identified |
Element: |
3. Describe qualities of fabrics |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Physical qualities of fabrics are described. |
Element: |
4. Determine uses of fabrics |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Common uses of fabrics are identified. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will be required to develop the skills and knowledge as it applies to identifying a wide range of fibres and fabrics used in the clothing industry. Fibres include natural and synthetic, and fabrics include knitted, woven and non-woven.
Details of Learning Activities
Blended learning, consisting of classroom activities and practical workshops.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Introduction to unit.
Assessment Requirements.
Introduction to Fibres.
View Clothing Fibres Video.
Give out Property Definitions
Staple/ filament yarn
Knit / Weave fabric
Week 2
Natural Fibres: Animal
Property Definitions
Silk Video
Plant Fibres, Cotton Video
Week 3
Assignment Fibres Properties
Man-made fibres (Regenerated)
Lactron, Ingeo, Soysilk, Bamboo
Production methods – Viscose, cupro, modal (polynosic).
Acetates: Acetate and triacetate
Week 4
Man-made (Synthetic) fibres :
Nylon, polyester, acrylics & elastomeric.
Nylon Video
Week 5
Summary chart of Fibre Properties and uses.
Students to present information on individual fibres
Hand Out Research Assignment
Week 6
Methods of Identifying fibres.
Eg. Burning/ Microscope
Fibre Quiz
Week 7
Spun yarns – Production systems for Cotton: Ring/ Open end spinning
Wool: Woollen & Worsted.
Multifilament/ Threads.
S & Z twists
Calculation of Tex
Introduction of Fabric Folio
Week 8 & 9
Different types of weaving.
Weave main types using paper.
Inspect materials and identify types of weaves:- plain, twill, satin, sateen.
Week 10
Inspect materials and identify types of weave. Jacquard and Pile.
Visit to weaving shed
Week 11
Class presentation of Fabric research Assignment.
Week 12
Discuss different types of Knits Weft
Knitting
Week 13
Discuss different types of Knits Warp
Week 14
Discuss types of Non-Wovens and end uses.
Week 15
Fabric Folio Oral Presentation
Revision
Week 16
Demonstrate knowledge of Fibres and Fabrics
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
E.P.G. Gohl and L.D. Vilensky, Textiles for Modern Living |
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Anna L. Langford. Textiles Tenth Edition. Sara J Kadolph |
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The Textiles Institute, Textile Terms and Definitions |
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Anne Fritz, Consumer Textiles |
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Martin Hardingham, Illustrated Dictionary of Fabrics |
Other Resources
Equipment: Pick glass. Folder and plastic pockets
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
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
1. Fibre / Fabric Property Definitions 5% Research a given fibre / fabric property and prepare class presentation.
2. Fibre Properties 5% Students are required to investigate the properties of allocated fibre and share findings with the rest of the class.
3. Fibre Quiz & Identifying Fibres 10% Identify fibres using a variety of methods and complete quiz relating to all fibres studied.
4. Fibre/Fabric (Generic & Trade names) are identified, researched and presented in the form of a Power Point Presentation 20%
5. Fabric Library oral presentation. Research required information relevant to allocated fabrics covering the construction process, physical, visual qualities and end uses. Present in the form of a power point presentation. 20%
6. Demonstrate knowledge of Fibres and Fabrics studied. 40%
Assessment Matrix
Definitions 5% |
Fibre Properties Table 5% |
Methods of Fibre Identification & Quiz 10% |
Fibre/Fabric Presentation PP 20% |
Fabric Folio Oral Presentation 20% |
Knowledge of Fibres & Fabrics 40 % |
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1. Identify Fibres and Fabrics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2. Describe Fabric construction processes. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
3. Describe qualities of fabrics. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
4 Determine end uses of fabrics.. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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