Course Title: Select raw materials

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: MANU7396C

Course Title: Select raw materials

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4404 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232

Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

John Brooks
john.brooks@rmit.edu.au


Nominal Hours: 40

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

None

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.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTTX3008 Select raw materials

Element:

1. Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

Element:

2. Prepare to select raw materials

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Confirm requirements for the selection of raw materials and clarify, if necessary

2.2 Select raw materials appropriate for the designated use

Element:

3. Check raw materials

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Verify specification of raw materials

3.2 Check selected raw materials are suitable and satisfy quality standards and workplace procedures

3.3 Compare data with standards or other reference materials and record results

 

Element:

4. Report on raw materials

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Document and record raw materials using appropriate worksheets and information systems

4.2 Collate and analyse documentation against specification

4.3 Interpret documentation and report outcomes


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.  


Details of Learning Activities

This cluster unit will be delivered fully on campus in an experimental studio

 Throughout this course you will engage in various learning activities which will include the following:

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • practical demonstrations in studio
  • seminars/workshops
  • design activities or projects
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion
  • research
  • independent project based work
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback


Teaching Schedule

Session/week

Key topics

Key learning and assessment activities

Due dates



 

Session 1

 

 



Introduction

Introduction to experimental textiles – research, processes, outcomes, key artists and designers.

Introduction to assessment 1 – Repair and reuse

Presentation of examples of work, and a rundown of what you need to bring to the next class.

Technique: Warm up/paper weave

Homework: bring fabric scraps


Session 2

Reuse

Rag weaving


Session 3

Repair

Darning


Session 4

Visible Mending

Repair as embellishment/Darning as a design feature


Session 5

Weaving 2.0

Demonstration and presentation on more advanced weaving techniques including tapestry

Assessment 1 due

Session 6

DIY Materials

Making your own materials: rope, beads, fabric paint, textile medium 


Session 7

Embroidery

Introduction to embroidery stitches


Session 8

Macrame

 Introduction to macrame knots


Session 9

Beading 

Creating beading samples with a DIY beading loom 



Session 10

Pleating & Smocking

Demonstration and presentation on pleating and smocking Demonstration and presentation on slasing and applique


Session 11

Slashing & Applique

Demonstration and presentation on slasing and applique 

Assessment 2 due

Session 12

Embroidery 2.0

Demonstration and presentation on more advanced embroidery techniques


Session 13

Experimental Textiles in Contemporary  Art

Examples of Experimental Textiles in Contemporary Art


Session 14

Storyboards

Storyboard exercises using Photoshop and hand rendering techniques


Session 15

Presentation

Presentations of final project

Assessment 3 due

Session 16


Assessment



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


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
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment


Assessment Tasks

There are 3 Assessment Tasks:

Assessment Task 1: Reuse and repair
Due date: Week 5

This assessment will introduce you to a range of textile repair and reuse options. You will be collecting scrap fabrics and learning a variety of techniques to transform textile waste into functional textile fabrics, and also distressing fabric so that you can apply repair techniques to your samples so that you can use these when repairing your textiles in the future.


Assessment Task 2: Technique of the Week
Due date Week 11

In this assessment, you will be introduced to a range of techniques and create multiple samples. After your initial experiments, you will create a range of samples exploring the capabilities of these techniques and their associated materials. This will give you the ability to explore the boundaries of textile manipulation creatively and independently and enable you to develop your skills to refine your textile samples.


Assessment Task 3: Remix
Due date:Week 15

The aim of this project is to enable you to identify potential end uses for some of the techniques we have covered and test these ideas. You will need to create a collection of samples mixing the techniques we have covered so far.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration 



Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback: 
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/adjustments-to-assessment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit




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