Course Title: Grading
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: NONE7419L
Course Title: Grading
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5166 - Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear
Course Contact : Rhonda Ingwersen
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9214
Course Contact Email:rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sam Cutajar
Bldg 513.03.01
Nominal Hours: 120
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Pre-requisites Production 1, 2 and 3, Pattern Development A
Co-requisites Pattern Development B
Course Description
Course Description: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to grade patterns used for garment production within an enterprise.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTPRCL11A Grade Patterns |
Element: |
LMTPRCL11A/01 Prepare and check a pattern |
Performance Criteria: |
LMTPRCL11A/01 Prepare and check a pattern |
Element: |
LMTPRCL11A/02 Grade patterns |
Performance Criteria: |
LMTPRCL11A/02 Grade patterns |
Element: |
LMTPRCL11A/03 Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
LMTPRCL11A/03 Maintain records |
Learning Outcomes
PLANNED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
1. The role of the pattern grader: exploration and identification of responsibilities and skills involved in grading processes
2. Maintaining quality: practice and procedures for checking patterns prior to and during the grading process
3. Preparation for grading: activities relating to the methods for analysing styles and fabrics in preparation for grading
4. Establishing measurements required for grading: activities in comparing and analysing size chart and specifications
5. Determining grade plans: demonstrations and activities in setting up and applying grade plans
6. Grading techniques: comparison and practice with different methods of grading including computer aided methods
7. Grading different patterns: from simple to more complex styles - demonstrations and practical activities
Grading information: collation and filing of pattern pieces; record keeping systems used in the grading process
Details of Learning Activities
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
1. Set up the work area and equipment for grading according to
Occupational Health and Safety by following correct procedures.
2. Correctly inspect the base pattern and graded pattern pieces
during the grading process by checking that the pattern pieces and
pattern information are present and by taking corrective action to
maintain accuracy.
3. Identify garment features or fabric characteristics that may effect
the grading process by checking fabric samples, sample garments,
the base pattern or specifications.
4. Establish grade plans according to given styles by following
information from specifications or size charts.
5. Accurately grade a range of patterns/styles for different fabrics
using the techniques and principles of accurate grading pattern
making and good fit.
6. Make correct use of grading equipment by using reliable manual or computer
methods of grading. Maintain records by using appropriate filing systems to
update and store graded patterns and grading information.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Introduction to Grading; Student Learning Unit Guide; Topics Outline; Assessment;
Week 2-4
Fundamental Grading Principles and Methods
Australian sizes & measurements
Develop a grade plan for Movement Grade & Master Grade
Method 1: Movement grade manually on the basic skirt block
Method 2: Master grade manually on the basic skirt block
Method 3: Movement grade by grading machine (Variator) on the basic skirt block
Method 4: Master grade by machine “Computer” demonstration
Week 4-5
Grading Specification Format
Grade Plan Development
Simple Skirt Style
Week 6-8 Complex skirt style
Week 8-9 Block bodice and sleeve
Week 9-10
Simple shirt styles
Week 10-13
Complex shirt styles
Week 13-15
Block pant
Block raglan
Block magyar
Week 15-17
Raglan Style T Shirt Style 2005
Adult Raglan Sleeve
Jacket
Week 18 Revision and Assessment
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Cooklin, G. Pattern Grading for Women’s Clothing – the Technology of Sizing |
Other Resources
Cooklin, G. Pattern Grading for Women’s Clothing – the Technology of Sizing
Price and Zamkoff Grading Techniques for Modern Design
Taylor and Shoeben Grading for the Fashion Industry
Overview of Assessment
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
1. Set up the work area and equipment for grading according to Occupational Health and Safety by following correct safety procedures
2. Correctly inspect the base pattern and graded pattern pieces during the grading process by checking that the pattern pieces and pattern information are present and by taking corrective action to maintain accuracy
3. Identify garment features or fabric characteristics that may effect the grading process by checking fabric samples, sample garments, the base pattern or specifications
4. Accurately grade a range of patterns/styles for different fabrics by using the techniques and principles of accurate grading, pattern making and good fit.
5. Establish grade plans according to given styles by following information from specifications or size charts
6. Make correct use of grading equipment by using reliable manual or computer methods of grading
7. Maintain records by using appropriate filing systems to update and store graded patterns and grading information
Assessment timeline: Progressive assessments
Assessment Tasks
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS NECESSARY
Assessment Method Marks Awarded
In class Activities Progressive Class Work
1. Specification sheets
2. Grade plans
3. Full scale graded sheets 60%
Reference folder Collated and sequenced class work & notes 20%
Assessment Tasks Activity / Test 20%
Subject to Notified changes
Assessment Matrix
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