Course Title: Use electronic fashion design tools

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2009

Course Code: GRAP5212C

Course Title: Use electronic fashion design tools

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5210 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management

Course Contact : Janette Wotherspoon

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1914

Course Contact Email:janette.wotherspoon@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course covers the skills and knowledge to use a range of electronic design programs and equipment such as software programs and computing technology.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools
Element:	1. Identify design brief 2. Use design tools 3. Assess electronic outputs 4. Maintain electronic design systems
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Design specifications are identified and interpreted. 1.2 Suitable programs and equipment are identified. 1.3 Garment considerations are identified. 1.4 Production requirements are identified. 2.1 Design programs and equipment are used to create required designs, patterns or production specifications. 2.2 Design programs and equipment are used to modify and edit designs, patterns or production specifications. 2.3 Design programs and equipment are used to test designs, patterns or production specifications. 2.4 Design programs and equipment are used according to OHS practices. 3.1 Outputs generated using electronic design programs are assessed against design specifications and production requirements. 3.2 Outputs are presented to appropriate personnel to assess accuracy and completeness. 3.3 Improvements are made as required. 4.1 Designs, patterns or production specifications are created, stored, organised and protected. 4.2 Design programs and equipment are used, maintained and stored.

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Practical Class Exercises and Project Based activities

Teaching Schedule

Week Beginning	Session – Topic	Element Performance Criteria	Assessment Tasks
9 February 09	Introduction to course outcomes and assessment requirements Assess prior knowledge of software applications Introduction to basic Photoshop – photo editing File Formats and File Management	1, 2, 3, 4	Questionnaire – word document Photo – fully edited photo ID inserted into the questionnaire.
16 February 09	Scanning images Scanning Drawings - logos Scanning fabrics Image quality fundamentals Image editing File saving	2, 3	Class exercises
23 February 09	Text and Type tool functions Using colour in drawings Using colour in fabrics Using colour in photos Creating - custom Colour Applying colour Printing colour	2, 3	Class exercises
2 March 09	Creating Selections on Images Editing selections Using Select menu commands	2	Class Activities Assessment Quiz 1
9 March 09	Using Photoshop Layers Applying Photoshop layer styles	2	Class activities
16 March 09	Photoshop filters and effects	2	Class activities
23 March 09	Page layout - Guidelines and Grids Creating basic prints repeats for fabric printing	2	Class activities Assessment Quiz 2
30 March 09	Assessment task 1 Student consultation and feedback	1,2,3,4	Assessment – complete final project requirement – section 1
6 April 09	Easter Holidays
13 April 09	Easter Holidays
20 April 09	Vector shapes in Photoshop Creating Pattern repeats Draping Pattern Repeats on Photos	1,2	Assessment – complete final project requirement – section 2
27 April 09	Introduction to Illustrator Basics Importing vector shapes from Photoshop Using Type functions Using Colour Editing vector shapes	2	Class activities
4 May 09	Use Shape Transform functions Object menu – basic commands Create basic fabric swatches Colour fabric swatches	1,2	Class activities
11 May 09	Drawing with illustrator tools Create Basic Garment Specification Drawings	1,2,3	Class activities
18 May 09	Add design detail to Specification Drawings Create a basic library of specification drawings Add basic patterns to drawings	1,2,3,4	Class Exercises Assessment Quiz 3
25 May 09	Excel – create basic specification sheets Create layout for presentation of final drawings	1,2,3,4	Class exercises
1 June 09	Finalise project requirements for assessment section 3	1,2,3,4	Assessment – complete final project requirement – section 3
8 June 09	Create Weave designs using illustrator tools	1,2	Class exercises
15 June 09	Create Knit designs using illustrator tools	1,2	Class exercises
22 June 09	Apply pattern to final drawings Student consultation and feedback Finalise assessment project, print out and present for final assessment	1,2,3,4	Class exercises Assessment – complete final project requirement – section 4
29 June 09	Term Holidays
6 July 09	Term Holidays
13 July 09	Introduction to Course and Requirements for semester 2	1,2,3,4	Assessment quiz 4 Present Final Semester 1 Assessment Project
20 July 09	Using software in combination Creating Graphics and Logos for commercial /business marketing material	1,2,3,4	Class exercises Assessment Quiz 1 Assessment requirement 1 – developing business presentation material
27 July 09	Use word processing and design software to create reports and presentations	1,2	Class exercises
3 August 09	Creating and compiling questionnaires in excel for market analysis	1,2	Class exercises
10 August 09	Creating Accurate Technical Illustrations –	1,2,3	Class exercises
17 August 09	Measuring garments to drawings Drawing garment detail accurately Applying technical drawing skills to a specific industry sector brief	1,2,3	Assessment Requirement 2
24 August 09	Creating illustrated construction detail for excel - specification sheets. Using digital photo editing facilities for garment construction information in specification details	1,2,3	Class exercises
31 August 09	PDF Presentations PowerPoint Presentations File formats and file archiving for presentations Inserting images and data into presentations	1,2,3,4	Class exercises Assessment Quiz 2
7 September 09	Developing presentations according to design brief requirement	1,2,3,4	Assessment Requirement 3 – development and consultation
14 September 09	Term Holidays
21 September 09	Term Holidays
28 September 09	Developing presentations Student consultation and feedback	1,2,3,4	Assessment Requirement 3 - finalising
5 October 09	Creating presentation layouts in Photoshop and illustrator Fundamentals of creating storyboards	1,2,3,4	Class exercises
12 October 09	Creating storyboards for Product Development	1,2,3,4	Class exercises
19 October 09	Creating detailed instructional and mechanical diagrams	1,2	Class exercises
26 October 09	Design a range of socks for the current market	1,2,3,4	Class exercises
2 November 09	Graph the socks for the Lonati machine Interpret the correct colour guides for transferring to knit machinery – sock feeder groups	1,2,3,4	Class exercises Assessment quiz 3
9 November 09	Development of content for major presentation Student consultation and feedback	1,2,3,4	Class exercises
16 November 09	Development of content for major presentation Student consultation and feedback	1,2,3,4	Class exercises
23 November 09	Major presentation – date to be advised		Final assessment requirement

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Overview of Assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. This course may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant courses.

Assessment Tasks

1.Class exercises - Pactical 20% (10% each semester)
2.Assessment quiz - Written 20% (10% each semester)
3. Semester 1 – Project - Digital presentation 30%
4. Semester 2 - Project - Digital Printing and Digital presentation 30%

Assessment Matrix

Elements	Practical exercises	Self management Planning and Organising	Prepare Final project requirements
1. Identify design brief	Yes	Yes	Yes
2. Use design tools	Yes	-	Yes
3. Assess electronic outputs	Yes	Yes	-
4. Maintain electronic design systems	-	-	Yes

Other Information

This guideline maybe subject to change without notice.

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