Course Title: Manage advanced patternmaking processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2008

Course Code: GRAP5183C

Course Title: Manage advanced patternmaking processes

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C6079 - Advanced 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

Susie Weir: weirdesign@pobox.com
Ginny Yarnton: virginia.yarnton@rmit.edu.au
Arnold Andrew: arnold.andrew@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 100

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

LMTFD5016A Grade shaped patterns

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to manage processes for patternmaking in high-volume production of complex or specialised garments

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	LMTFD6004A Manage advanced patternmaking processes
Element:	1 Analyse patternmaking methodologies 2 Develop plans 3 Manage development of patterns 4 Manage pattern process 5 Maintain records
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Patternmaking methodologies are identified. 1.2 Critical measurements used in pattern derivation for unique body shapes, features and specialised garments are analysed. 1.3 Industry applications of patternmaking methodologies are analysed. 2.1 Process for receiving design brief and specifications are identified. 2.2 Design brief and specifications are received and interpreted. 2.3 Patternmaking requirements and grading methodologies to be applied are determined. 2.4 Critical paths are analysed. 2.5 Patternmaking plan for implementation is developed and managed according to design requirements. 3.1 Suitable blocks are selected or developed. 3.2 Suitable style patterns are selected or developed for sampling and production. 3.3 Grade plans for the range are selected or developed. 3.4 Specifications for blocks, style patterns and grade plans are confirmed. 3.5 Patterns are prepared and presented for implementation. 4.1 Patterns are assessed and confirmed for sampling and product development. 4.2 Process is communicated with team members and tasks are delegated and scheduled. 4.3 Implementation of plan is monitored and supervised to ensure production and quality meet required standards. 4.4 Production problems, faults and quality issues are identified and rectified. 4.5 Where required, changes and adjustments are made to patterns. 4.6 Sign off for patterns is identified and obtained. 4.7 Grades, markers and instructions for manufacture are completed or confirmed. 4.8 Implementation of OH&S practices is confirmed. 5.1 Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary. 5.2 All changes to patterns are documented and methods and formulas described.

Learning Outcomes

The unit applies to the development and implementation of patternmaking plans for complex or specialised production

Details of Learning Activities

This course is part of the SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT cluster.
You are guided through the process of researching and selecting a viable fashion business proposition in a niche market area that you’d like to pursue. Self-directed research is an integral part of the project. An economically sound Business Plan underpins the Course and your chosen fashion concept is completed through the production of a small collection of prototype garments. The course contains an element of computer aided design for patternmaking.

Learning activities will include tutorials, workplace visits and a workshop on advanced computer skills.

Teaching Schedule

The time table below considers all aspects of the project

Week 1
Project Brief introduced & work commences
Consider outlines for:
• Business Goals
• Target market
• Design themes
• Style requirements
• Other considerations relating to outline
Week 2
Story board outline ready for critique these will include:
• Fashion Range concepts
• Styles
• Source Fabrics Trims & accessories
• Production Feasibility
• Other considerations relating to outline
Week 3
Story boards Due

Commence Pattern Work this will include
• Identify target market
• Choose silhouettes and Block shapes
• Patternmaking Technology plan developed including objectives & time frame
• Critical paths are analysed

Commence Business Plan this will include
• Client / Target market needs
• Pricing and budget
• Costing and production strategies
• Global Fashion Trends
• Previous styling analysed
• Marketing
• Other considerations relating to business plans
Week 4
Continue working with all aspects of project
Week 5
Continue working with all aspects of project
Week 6
Continue working with all aspects of project
• Marketing research draft
Week 7
Approve final pattern & Production Sample
Week 8
Continue working with all aspects of project
Week 9
Presentation of Small Business Project to Assessment Panel

Please note that due to unforseen circumstances this schedule is subject to change

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Gelhar, Mary (2005) “The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An insider’s look at starting and running your own fashion business”. Harder, Frances (2000) “Fashion for Profit”

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Your assessment tasks are a combination of practical and theoretical. Assessment will occur throughout the course, enabling you to receive ongoing feedback about your progress. Written feedback will be provided for each piece of work.

Authentication of Work

PLEASE NOTE: Tasks that work that has not been authenticated during class as your own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary.

You will be given further information about the assessment tasks in class.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment is ongoing through observation and demonstration.

On completion of the Project, a portfolio of work is submitted. The portfolio contains several pieces of work:

1. Design Storyboards
2. Patterns on Card
3. A collection of garments representing the fashion range.
4. A Business Plan.
5. Supporting documentation in the format of a bound report.
You are assessed on technical skills and knowledge as well as a host of relevant employability skills such as communication, teamwork, negotiation and the ability to project manage.

Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Homework
Learners are expected to conduct relevant research outside of school hours. This includes visiting fashion enterprises and sourcing information online. Learners continue working on their project during non-teacher directed time.

Graded assessment
The Project is assessed holistically based upon the contents of the portfolio and observation/demonstration of employability skills

Grade Mark Description
HD > = 80 High Distinction (Competency Achieved)
DI 70 - 79 Distinction (Competency Achieved)
CR 60 - 69 Credit (Competency Achieved)
PA 50 - 59 Pass (Competency Achieved)
NN < 50 Fail (Not Yet Competent)
CA Not Applicable Competency Achieved
NYC Not Applicable Not Yet Competent

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