Course Title: Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
Course Code: MANU5910C
Course Title: Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6086 - Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Inna Konopov
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259197
Course Contact Email:inna.konopov@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Inna Konopov - inna.konopov@rmit.edu.au
Amanpreet Singh- amanpreet.singh@rmit.edu.au
Henry Orlinski- henry.orlinski@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply calculations and specifications for textile products.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX4001A Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications |
Element: |
1. Obtain and interpret textile specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Features of systems used to document specifications and techniques for converting specifications across systems, are identified |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Blended learning consisting of classroom activties and practical workshops
Teaching Schedule
Week Beginnning |
Topic Session- |
Element Performance Criteria |
Assessment Task |
5 July 2010 | Course Introduction. Quality concepts. What is Quality? Why do we need quality in relation to testing? Video. Textile Awareness Quiz. Quality perception, customer expectations. | 1 | |
12 July 2010 | Introduction to Science in Textiles. The understanding of how textile science enables to “engineer” fibre, yarn and fabric performance for a particular application | 1,2 | |
19 July 2010 | Introduction to Australian and International standards. Library recourses- access on line | 3 | |
26July 2010 | Care Labelling and Testing Guidelines. Primary and secondary label, flammability |
3 | |
2 August 2010 | Properties of fibre/ yarns in relation to end use requirements. Evaluating comfort. Physical properties of textiles in relation to comfort. Moisture regain activity/calculation | 1,2,3 | Quiz 25% |
9 August 2010 | Laboratory Equipment, Introduction to Fabric Testing. OH&S, Good laboratory practices. Testing procedures. Conduct Fabric Identification (Burn test). An overview of how to write test reports |
2,3 | Practical Exercise 10% |
16 August 2010 | Prepare Fabrics for testing ( students to choose fabrics and nominate possible testing appropriate for end use) | 2 | Practical Exercise 10% |
23 August 2010 | Conduct Colourfastness tests. Overview of Fabrics Durability requirements (abrasion, pilling) |
1 | Practical Exercise 10% |
30 August 2010 | Conduct Dimensional Stability test. | 1 | Practical Exercise 10% |
6 September 2010 | Textile production impact on the environment. Recourse use. Waste- types of waste. | 1,2,3 | |
13 September 2010 | Holistic project requirements/ Specification templates Holistic Workshop: Developing the Specifications |
1,2,3 | |
20 September 2010 | Term Break | ||
27 September 2010 | Term Break | ||
4 October 2010 | Holistic Workshop | 1,2,3 | |
11 October 2010 | Holistic Workshop | 1,2,3 | |
18 October 2010 | Individual consultations Holistic drafts sighted | ||
25 October 2010 | Product Specification (Holistic) due for assessment Preparation for Holistic Presentations – Practice oral presentation |
1,2,3 | Submission Of Written Report on Tests Conducted 20% |
1 November 2010 | Holistic Presentations | 1,2,3 | Oral Presentation 15% |
8 November 2010 | Student Assessment Week | ||
15 November 2010 | Teacher Assessment Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Brearley, A., An outline of statistical methods for use in the textile industry 8th Edition, WIRA, 1974. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students will study experimental textiles in tutorials, practical experimentation and through prescribed exercises and assessment work.
Assessment Tasks
1. Quiz 25% (Individual)
2. Testing of Fabrics 40%( pairs)
3. Written Report 20% (pairs)
4. Holistics Oral Presentation (Equally shared but presented in pairs) 15%
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Quiz | Testing of Fabric (Demonstration) | Written Report | Oral Presentation |
1. Obtain and interpret textile specifications | ||||
2. Perform textile calculations | ||||
3. Complete records |
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