Course Title: Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: VART5910C
Course Title: Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6082 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Course Contact : Julia Raath
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9201
Course Contact Email:julia.raath@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
mary.zbierski-west@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Students will undertake some samples that will be initiated in
MANU 5915C Select Dyes and develop dye specification and recipe for production.
It is advised that students are enrolled in both of these units concurrently
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to use manipulation techniques to create a variety of different effects using fabrics, fibres and other materials for 2D and 3D design outcomes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD4010A Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples |
Element: |
1. Identify manipulation techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Types of manipulation are identified. |
Element: |
2. Describe uses of manipulation in design process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Uses of manipulation to inform and inspire design are described. |
Element: |
3. Manipulate textiles to produce work sample |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Manipulation techniques are applied to a variety of textiles and textile products. |
Learning Outcomes
The unit applies to the manipulation of a range of fibres, fabrics and other material used in the production of garments, accessories, interior and exterior applications, commissioned textiles, 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional objects. Evidence of competency in this skill requires a minimum of three types of manipulation.
Details of Learning Activities
This studio based course will enable students to gain an understanding of experimental textile processes, including
surface design and construction techniques.
Students will be expected to undertake practical tasks, problem solving exercises, and a variety of design briefs.
Teaching Schedule
week 1. 07/07/11 Intro. & Assessment requirements. Textile bingo/‘stuff’ class exercise: manipulating wire/paper/card/other materials to produce 3D outcomes.
week 2. 14/07/11 Project 1 Nudibranch: Disperse dyes/thermoplastic manipulation: thermoplastic technique samples
week 3. 21/07/11 Project 1 Nudibranch: Disperse dye/thermoplastic manipulation: dye application samples
week 4. 28/07/11 Project 1 Nudibranch: Complete manipulation processes. Project 2 On the Dash. – introduction and brief
week 5. 04/08/11 Project 2 On the Dash: Introduction and brief. Project 1 Nudibranch due.
week 6. 11/08/11 Project 2 On the Dash: Research and development
week 7. 18/08/11 Project 2 On the Dash: - complete application for Moreart/Artland (Moreland City Council/RMIT collaboration)
week 8. 25/08/11 Indigo dyeing and Rust dyeing techniques. Project 3 Knit Knot Net Coil - introduction and brief
week 9. 01/09/11 Project 3 Knit Knot Net Coil: Excursion to Melbourne Museum to view Women with Clever Hands exhibition.
week 10. 08/09/11 Project 3 Knit Knot Net Coil: Class investigation of knitting,coiling,knotting,netting techniques
week 11. 15/09/11 Project 3 Knit Knot Net Coil: Complete individual exploration of constructed textile structures
week 12. 22/09/11 Papermaking from paper and other materials. Project 4 Box It: Introduction and project brief for hanging wallpiece.
Term Break: Monday 26/09/11 - Friday 07/10/11
week 13. 13/10/11 Project 4 Box It: Investigation of paper and cardboard.
week 14. 20/10/11 Project 4 Box It: Research and Development of design. Excursion to municipal library to view hanging space
week 15. 27/10/11 Project 4 Box It: Construction of final project.
week 16. 03/11/11 Project 4 Box It: Completion of project for presentation and installation
Marking Week: 10/11/11 Project 4 Box It: on site review of installation
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Braddock and O’Mahony, Techno Textiles Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design, Thames and Hudson |
Other Resources
Scissors, cutting blade, cutting mat, assorted fabrics and other material, masking tape, tape measure, ruler, note book, visual diary and sample folio.
Lab coats, fully covered, shoes, gloves, rags.
Overview of Assessment
To achieve successful completion of this course students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency.
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.
Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner.
Students will be awarded a graded assessment only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period on the first assessment attempt.
Units assessed as ‘not yet competent’ on a first assessment attempt and ‘competent’ on a second or subsequent attempt are to have results amended to competent but are not eligible for grading.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher.
All work must be submitted by the due date. Late submission will not be graded higher than a PASS.
Assessment Tasks
To achieve successful completion of this course students’ must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of
competency.
Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including:
• Technical file
• Sample swatch books
• Individual research report / presentation
Technical Folio: including evidence of completed 3D sculptural form; dye samples; thermoplastic
samples; project samples; OHS requirements; class handouts and recipes
Project 1 Nudibranch: Disperse dyes and thermoplastic manipulation
Project 2 On the Dash: Amulet of Transportation. Manipulated textile and written application for MoreArt/Artland
including documentation and artist statement.
Project 3 Knit Knot Net Coil: exploration of constructed textile structures
Project 4 Box It: hanging wallpiece exploring paper and cardboard material
To be installed in the Moreland City Libraries Coburg branch.
Visual Diary:
The Book: group visual diary exercise
Research and development; Image bank including drawings, inspirational images,
Documentation of technical considerations including photographs
Documentation of processes undertaken; Additional notes and personal research
Assessment Matrix
| <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="content-type" />elements | folio of technical samples and reports |
disperse dyes nudibranch |
on the dash amulet of transportation |
knit knot net coil |
box it project |
visual diary/the book |
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1. Identify manipulation techniques
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1.1; 1.2; 1.3; |
1.2; 1.3; |
1.1; 1.2; 1.3; |
1.1; 1.2; 1.3 |
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| 2.Describe uses of manipulation in design processes |
2.1; 2.2 | 2.1; 2.4 |
2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4 | 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4 |
2.2; 2.3 |
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| 3 Manipulate textiles to produce work samples |
3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6 |
3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6 | 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6 | 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4 |
Other Information
This course is run in a workshop environment, to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards students are required to wear sturdy footwear with covered toe protection, and other personal protective equipment where instructed.
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