Course Title: Grade shaped patterns
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: GRAP5202C
Course Title: Grade shaped 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
Mary Mirt
PH: 99259243
Sandie Benson
PH: 99259136
Nominal Hours: 60
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
LMTFD4013A Grade 2D Shaped Patterns
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to conduct grading of shaped or 3D patterns for fashion garments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD5016A Grade shaped patterns |
Element: |
1. Analyse size of market |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Market is researched for averages and differences. |
Element: |
2. Develop a shaped grade plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Design brief and specifications are interpreted. |
Element: |
3. Grade pattern |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Stacking or outlay requirements, including direction are |
Element: |
4. Prepare portfolio |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Shaped patterns and markers are prepared and presented |
Element: |
5. Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Records are maintained and documentation completed. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required in the grading of a range of 3D or shaped patterns for garments where the focus is on taking into account differences in body growth for a specialised fit. Delivery of this unit will be taught on a relevant computer software package for grading patterns.
Details of Learning Activities
Practical workshops in a computerised setting used computer aided software (Gerber or Lectra)and appropriate hardware including digitiser and full-scale and scaled printers, following industry practices, incorporating all of the required learning outcomes as listed.
Teaching Schedule
WEEK 1
Introduction to course
Assessment breakdown
Review of grading – master grade method
Quick demo of computer aided grading
WEEK 2
Revise digitising process
Digitising of skirt style
Grading of basic skirt on screen
WEEK 3
Skirt style grade
Create a Model for skirt style
Enter cutting & fabric information
WEEK 4
Marker making process using computer aided software (Gerber or Lectra)
Marker making of skirt style:
Fill in marker making sheet
WEEK 5
Complete skirt marker making
Plotting of basic skirt block -full scale & mini of graded nest
WEEK 6
Basic bodice block grade
WEEK 7
Shirt style grade
WEEK 8
Marker making of shirt style
WEEK 9
Pant block grade
WEEK 10
Pant style grade
WEEK 11
Marker making of pant style
WEEK 12
Start project/assignment
WEEK 13
Continue project/assignment
WEEK 14
Continue project/assignment
WEEK 15
Continue project/assignment
WEEK 16
Assessment/feedback session
Please note that this teaching schedule may be subject to change with prior notification.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 within a computer laboratory. 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
Students need to successfully complete every assessment task to industry standard to attain competency in this course.
Class work/activities – 50%
Project/assignment – 50%
Assessment Matrix
Class exercises | Project/Assignment |
|
1. Analyse size of market | X | X |
2. Develop a shaped grade plan | X | X |
3. Grade pattern | X | X |
4. Prepare portfolio | X | X |
5. Maintain records | X | X |
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