Course Title: Develop product specifications for fashion design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2008
Course Code: GRAP5187C
Course Title: Develop product specifications for fashion design
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5202 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Course Contact : Mandy Penton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259202
Course Contact Email:mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sam Cutajar - sam.cutajar@rmit.edu.au
Mary Mirt - mary.mirt@rmit.edu.au
Susie Weir - susie.weir@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
LMTFD3004A Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to complete detailed specifications for fashion designs to guide production.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4012A Develop product specifications for fashion design |
Element: |
1. Identify types of specification sheet |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Key features of different types of specification sheet are described. |
Element: |
2. Identify specification standards used by industry |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Acceptable deviations from set standards for sizing and quality are identified. |
Element: |
3. Prepare specification sheet for fashion product |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Design instructions are analysed and interpreted. |
Element: |
4. Test specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Finished product is compared against specifications. |
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn a range of skills in a simulated work environment. Including development of a range of specifications formats, using a variety of means (including information technology). How to collect information for the use in the preparation of specifications. they will also learn how to Inspect work against specifications to ensure the effectiveness of specifications and if necessary make changes to improve specification content and format.
Details of Learning Activities
1. Exploration of specifications through identification, research and analysis of standard processes used for the production of garments.
2. Activities related to methods used to develop specifications by means of comparison, selection and use of different formats in areas such as design, and sizing.
3. Evaluation of the effectiveness of specifications and procedures through the application of assessment techniques.
4. Giving and receiving information through the use of reports and related information technologies; maintenance of records.
Teaching Schedule
1. Course orientation: Assessment requirements
2. Fundamental characteristics of Specification formats.
3. Garment trims and components including examples, uses and limitations:
4. Formatting Specifications.
5. Using Excel for specifications. Other software used for specifications
6. Development specification pack
7. Development of specification manual
8. Testing and using specifications
Please note, subject to prior notification, the order of the units may change
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel |
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A Cut Above the Rest: a guide to cutting and marker making for apparel |
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Apparel Manufacturing Sewn Products Analysis |
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Apparel Manufacturing Handbook: analysis, principles and practices |
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Garment Technology for Fashion Designers |
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Introduction to Clothing Manufacture |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Learners need to demonstrate by means of a range of assessment tasks (such as written or oral tests and practical activities) that they can:
1. Collect information for use in the preparation of specifications
2. Develop a range of specification,.
3. Use a variety of means (including information technology) to develop specification formats.
4. Inspect work against specifications to ensure the effectiveness of specifications and if necessary make changes to improve specification content and format.
5. Maintain records and appropriate documentation.
Assessment Tasks
Progressive class work and collated folder of specifications including:
Manual 35%
Report and Specifications 65%
Assessment Matrix
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