Course Title: Design and produce woven products
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: VART5916C
Course Title: Design and produce woven products
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
Rachel Halton
Tel. +61 3 9925 9158
rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 120
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
LMTTD4003A Produce woven textile samples
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop designs and produce woven products to meet a specified design brief. Coursework applies to the interpretation and analysis of a design brief and development of a design for woven products such as garments, textile products or accessories and upholstery fabrics. The unit covers both the theoretical aspects of designing for weave as well as giving students the hands on skills required to produce finished woven products. Students will produce a range of designs and interpret these into woven products suitable for use in commercial applications (interiors, fashion) as well as developing woven products for the ’hand made’ studio based woven textiles marketplace. Students will also undertake research into current trends in the commercial woven textiles industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD5003A Design and produce woven products |
Element: |
1 Develop woven product design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Design requirements and specifications are interpreted from brief and elements of design are analysed. |
Element: |
2 Plan production of woven design sample |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Technical aspects of production are identified |
Element: |
3 Produce woven design sample |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work. |
Element: |
4 Evaluate design and production processes |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Woven sample is assessed against design specifications, pattern and design brief. |
Learning Outcomes
This studio based course gives students the opportunity through practical projects to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:
• analyse and interpret design briefs
• apply design processes to development of designs
• communicate design concepts
• evaluate and modify designs
• determine production requirements
• produce woven designs
Students will be required to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:
• organising work & completing tasks
• identifying improvements
• following OH&S practices
• assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
• recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
• completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Details of Learning Activities
This is a studio based course covering both theory and practical aspects of designing and producing woven textiles.
Individual and group projects will be undertaken in a fully equipped weave studio using both sample and production dobby looms, the studio is a simulated industry environment.
Teaching Schedule
| WEEK | ACTIVITY | RESEARCH |
| WEEK 1 |
Overview of course module - STUDIO & EQUIPMENT BRIEFING - OH&S induction Introduction to materials - Exercise - concept board / ’self’ |
Finish to set up Loom - Revision of First Year Twill theory |
| WEEK 2 |
PROJECT 1 MULTI SHAFT TWILLS Theory & development of combination twills |
Research: Library and References, Magazines/Catalogues etc. |
| WEEK 3 | PROJECT 1 MULTI SHAFT TWILLS Continue Research & Weaving – Twill sample Threadings for Twills - (use pegplan to weave) Designing Pegplan for weaving twills. Multiple wefts |
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| WEEK 4 | PROJECT 1 MULTI SHAFT TWILLS Continue weaving – Twill sample 2 colours in warp & weft (plain weave in between each pattern pick) Develop one design further – do a small composition based on research – either rethread this warp or start a new one - incorporate other weaves / plain / rib etc. |
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| WEEK 5 | PROJECT 1 MULTI SHAFT TWILLS Continue weaving – Twill sample Develop own designs / interpret using software / weave a range of twills/complex twills/waffle/multiple weft. - incorporate other weaves / plain / rib etc. |
ASSESSMENT: FOLIO OF SAMPLES, TECHNICAL FILE, OBSERVATIONAL CHECKLIST |
| WEEK 6 | PROJECT 2 OWN PROJECT / 2012 SCARF FESTIVAL Theory - Preparing for a large article - Calculations are undertaken to determine yarn quantities and pattern developed to achieve specifications Activity: Materials and equipment required for production are selected and prepared. Begin sampling. Source yarns. Research & Communicate Design Concepts / thinking about structure simple & complex weave techniques and methods. |
Concepts and research on theme Journey to be broughto session from Design Specifications. |
| WEEK 7 | PROJECT 2 OWN PROJECT / 2012 SCARF FESTIVAL Sampling techniques / concept development / research & woven samples. |
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| WEEK 8 | PROJECT 2 OWN PROJECT / 2012 SCARF FESTIVAL Source materials / Prepare for production / technical specifications detailed & prepare equipment. |
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| WEEK 9 | PROJECT 2 OWN PROJECT / 2012 SCARF FESTIVAL Loom is set up and commence production of a small run of two scarves for entry in the 2012 Scarf Festival. |
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| WEEK 10 | PROJECT 2 OWN PROJECT / 2012 SCARF FESTIVAL Weaving Records. Visual Diary. Technical File. Specification Sheets. |
Prepare Submission for Scarf Festival entry |
| WEEK 11 | PROJECT 2 OWN PROJECT / 2012 SCARF FESTIVAL Woven product completed. Finishing and presentation / labelling / packaging. |
ASSESSMENT: FOLIO OF SAMPLES, TECHNICAL FILE, OBSERVATIONAL CHECKLIST |
| WEEK 12 | PROJECT 3 DOUBLE-WEAVE / DESIGN PROJECT Theory - design a ‘block design’ for a double weave fabric. Calculate quantities of yarns/materials and pattern development to meet specifications for the samples. Produce at least 4 samples (10-15cm in length) and approx. (6” – 8” in width). Loom set up of an AVL Dobby loom using multiple warp systems, may involve using double beams. |
Research design concepts / Concept board. |
| WEEK 13 | PROJECT 3 DOUBLE-WEAVE / DESIGN PROJECT Use combinations of yarns and weaving using multiple wefts to produce double weave fabrics. Design project: Interpret image based concepts / drawings into dobby weave. |
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| WEEK 14 | PROJECT 3 DOUBLE-WEAVE / DESIGN PROJECT combining layers through colour & loom controlled techniques. Hand manipulated techniques for doubleweave including pick-up |
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| WEEK 15 | PROJECT 3 DOUBLE-WEAVE / DESIGN PROJECT Communicate design concepts - Produce a small A4 storyboard for one of the samples demonstrating its end use possibilities. End uses for weave and idea generation & development. |
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| WEEK 16 | PROJECT 3 DOUBLE-WEAVE / DESIGN PROJECT Presentation: present each sample in a technical file alongside all specification and technical information for each sample developed including analysis and documentation of any errors, repairs or modifications made to the sample. |
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| WEEK 17 Marking Week | PROJECT 3 - DOUBLEWEAVE /// FOLIO PRESENTATION |
ASSESSMENT - FOLIO OF SAMPLES, TECHNICAL FILE, OBSERVATIONAL CHECKLIST |
This schedule may be subject to change.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
The Structure of Weaving, Ann Sutton |
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Ideas in Weaving, Ann Sutton |
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On Weaving, Anni Albers |
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The Techniques of Rug Weaving, Peter Collingwood |
References
Paul O'Connor, doubleweave notes, http://www.haven2.com/proc/index.html |
Other Resources
You are asked to bring the following materials to each class: scissors, calculator, tape measure, ruler, pen, penciles, threading Hook, Reed Hook, Shuttle Sticks. Notebook, A4 Ring Binder, A4 Plastic Inserts
Overview of Assessment
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 recording all technical documentation in a workbook, exercises completed in class, exercises completed outside class times, producing of a folio of woven designs and checklists completed by the class teacher during class exercises. Students will be awarded a grade 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
Full details of Assessment Tasks and grading for each Project will be provided in class
Folio of Samples: Students submit a folio of woven samples.
Technical Workbook: Students record all documentation of processes and technical specifications in a workbook.
Observational Checklist: Students are observed throughout the semester meeting Occupational Health & Safety requirements of the weave studio.
Assessment of successful completion of particular class exercises are also recorded on a checklist (students will be advised at the beginning of the semester)
Assessment Matrix
| Element | Performance Criteria | Folio of Samples | Observational Checklist | Technical File |
| 1 Develop woven product design | 1.1 Design requirements and specifications are interpreted from brief and elements of design are analysed. 1.2 Design is developed to meet design brief and in line with principles of design and product purpose 1.3 Communication tools are used to present woven design for feedback. 1.4 Feedback is received and design adjusted accordingly. 1.5 Design is confirmed for production. |
x | x | |
| 2 Plan production of woven design sample | 2.1 Technical aspects of production are identified 2.2 Specification sheet is completed to guide production 2.3 Calculations are undertaken to determine yarn quantities and pattern developed to achieve specifications 2.4 Materials, tools and equipment required for production are selected and prepared. |
x | x | x |
| 3 Produce woven design sample | 3.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work. 3.2 Yarns to be woven are checked against quality standards. 3.3 Weaving techniques are undertaken to meet design specifications for sample and according to OH&S practices. 3.4 Woven sample is checked to ensure quality standards are met including testing for accuracy of pattern repeat, colour or placement, and yarn suitability |
x | x | |
| 4 Evaluate design and production processes | 4.1 Woven sample is assessed against design specifications, pattern and design brief. 4.2 Weaving faults are identified and design or production problems recognised 4.3 Design is analysed and evaluated to identify opportunities for improvement 4.4 Production process is evaluated to identify opportunities for improvement. 4.5 Process and improvements are documented. |
x | x |
Other Information
This unit is delivered concurrently with two other units:
LMTTD5008A Develop Textile Designs & Specifications
LMTTD5007A Develop Textile Designs using Computer based design programs
Students are strongly advised to enrol in the above two units concurrently with this unit.
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