Course Title: Drape fabrics to make patterns
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: GRAP5195C
Course Title: Drape fabrics to make patterns
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
Tina Marino-Grahame - tina.marino@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to drape fabrics to make patterns.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4021A Drape fabrics to make patterns |
Element: |
1. Prepare draping tools and equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Work area is set up according to OHS practices and specifications for work . |
Element: |
2. Prepare model form for draping |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Body reference points on model form are identified and marked . |
Element: |
3. Prepare fabric for draping |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Dimensions of fabric piece required for each section/piece to be draped are estimated . |
Element: |
4. Plan drape |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Requirements for adding wearing ease for movement are identified . |
Element: |
5. Perform draping |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Fabric is pinned on model form, relating body reference points and fabric grains . |
Element: |
6. Transfer drape to paper |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Drape is removed from model form. |
Element: |
7. Produce final pattern |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Pattern is produced. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use draping techniques for creating a basic fitted foundation. This applies to the creation of fitted blocks such as a bodice and a skirt and does not include draping of set-in sleeves. Draping is conducted on a body form such as a mannequin or model.
Details of Learning Activities
At the end of this unit students should be able to:
Accurately & with a depth of knowledge that allows for use in communication with others, problem solving or design brief situations.
Prepare the model form for draping
Prepare tools, equipment & fabric pieces
Develop a draping plan
Carry out the draping on the model form
Transfer the drape to paper
Produce & label a final pattern/block
Teaching Schedule
Week 1- 2 Introduction to the unit
• Tape stand with black tape
• Identify grain lines on the fabric
• Identify fabric suitable for draping
• Prepare draping
Week 3 -4
• Basic sleeveless bodice & dart manipulation using toile fabric & dressmaking stand
Week 5- 6
• Basic skirt & shirt styles
• A-line eliminating darts
• Gore
• Circle
Week 7
• Extended bodice to hip
Week 8-9
• Complex bodice styles
• Introduction of a range of fabrics to be used for:
- pleating
- a symmetrical styling
- side drape
- simple knot & twist
Week 10 - 11
• Collars & necklines
- roll collar - halter neckline
- stand collar - square neckline
- shawl collar - round neckline
- peter pan - cowl neckline
- grown on collar - raised neckline
• Week 12 - 15 Week
• Introduction to Collaborative project with studio 2
• Skirt Styles
- cascade
- peg
- pleats
- yoke with gathering
- Godets
Week 16
Presentation of assignment
Out of Class Requirements: 4hrs Research of Draping Techniques
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Draping for Apparrel Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong |
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Art of Fashion Draping by Connie Amaden- Crawford |
Other Resources
WGSN for trend forecasting.
Essential Learning Resources students need to have:
- Pearl ended pins
- Paper and fabric scrissors
- Selection of pencils: H, HB and 2B
- Pattern hooks,
- Garment Bag,
- Grading ruler,
- Patternmaking ruler
- Sewing equipment.
Overview of Assessment
Detailed course and assessment requirements and information will be made available to you first week of class. Specific details will be explained to you during scheduled classes.
This course comprises both practical and theory components. You will be expected to attend and participate in class activities.
As well as class activities you will be required to undertake research and assessment practice outside of regular class times and participate in formal assessment tasks.
PLEASE NOTE: work that has not been authenticated during class as your own work will not be considered for assessment.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task – 1 Class Activities: 20%
Assessment Task – 2 Drape to Pattern folio: 30%
Assessment Task – 3 Draping detail Final Project (collaborative Studio 2 Industry Project)50%
Assessment Matrix
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | |
1. Prepare draping tools and equipment | X |
X |
X |
2. Prepare model form for draping | X |
X |
X |
3. Prepare fabric for draping | X |
X |
X |
4. Plan drape | X |
X |
X |
5. Perform draping | X |
X |
X |
6. Transfer drape to paper | X |
X |
X |
7. Produce final pattern | X |
X |
X |
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