Course Title: Select raw materials
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4404 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
Course Title: Select raw materials
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MANU7396C |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021 |
MANU7396C |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term2 2022, Term1 2023 |
Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232
Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will use a variety of different fibres and materials to experiment to create new and different 2D and 3D effects. You will learn to identify commonly used techniques and apply your skills and knowledge to a variety of manipulation processes. Through considered exploration you will use a variety of manipulation processes as a tool to inform your design decisions and to make modifications to achieve interesting textile outcomes.
This Unit of Competency is clustered for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is:
- MSTTD4010 Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples
These units are clustered for holistic delivery and assessment.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTTX3008 Select raw materials |
Elements: |
1. Determine job requirements 2. Prepare to select raw materials 3. Check raw materials 4. Report on raw materials |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to select a variety of raw materials, such as wool, cotton yarn and synthetic or chemical dyes to use in textile samples. Through the experimental process, you will record the properties of a variety of raw materials and complete documentation to report on designated end uses.
Overview of Assessment
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.
Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
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https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment