Course Title: Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: GRAP5251C
Course Title: Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5220 - 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
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
LMTFD4010A
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to analyse the fit of a garment or toile on the individual body, making necessary adjustments and altering the pattern.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD5019B Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations |
Element: |
1. Assess body characteristics |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Individual body characteristics and unique features are identified and assessed for potential problems in fit. |
Element: |
2. Fit garment or toile on individual |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Garment or toile is put on the individual. |
Element: |
3. Make pattern alterations |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Tools and equipment are obtained and prepared for altering patterns. |
Learning Outcomes
On sucessful completion of this unit you will have developed the required skills and knowledge required as it applies to fitting a garment or toile on an individual and making size and fit alterations on the garment or toile; then transferring these alterations to the pattern. You will also develop the required skills in communication to take and document measurements and pattern requirements. Planning and organising, problem solving and initiative and enterprise skills as required to determine fit and pattern requirements. Self management skills as required to ensure quality standards are met.
Details of Learning Activities
Details of Learning Activities
The course is integrated with LMTFD5010A Develop and present Design concepts within specific guidelines and
LMTFD4004A Calculate cost estimates for fashion products
to form a cluster or learning program called Design Studio 2.
In this course you will be involved in theoretical and practical tasks involved in the development and fit of patterns. This process will be integrated into the following key activities that you are required to undertake
• research outside of regular class times.
• integrate skills across the design and product development process and focus on the use and experimentation of design studio processes based on fashion industry requirements. This will result in the production of a fashion design product/s which meets specified design briefs
Teaching Schedule
WEEK 1• Introduction to course requirements, attendance, assessment etc.
Introduction to Project 1 requirements
A detailed weekly planner and assessment information will all be given in first week of classes
WEEK 1 -7
Racy re-Design goes White - project 1.
Development of patterns and toiles, including fitting process to meet design and fit requirements.
Finalise Project 1 Toile, Pattern and Final Garment
Out of Class Time
1.75 hrs per week for pattern development ,toiling and final garment
WEEK 8
• Submit and present final work including design folio for assessment and feedback for project 1
WEEKS 9 - 15
Project 2 Industry partner - assessment 2
• Discuss fitting and figure analysis for Industry Project
• Time management strategies.
• Development of designs, patterns, toiles and garments following the detailed design brief.
Out of Class Time.
1.75 hrs per week for pattern development ,toiling and final garment
WEEK 16
• Submit and present final work including design folio for assessment and feedback for project 2 prior to presentation to Industry partner.
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. 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
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Assessment 1- Submission of Assessment tasks as outlined in the design brief for the Racy Re-design goes White Project (Project 1)Assessment 2 - Submission of Assessment tasks as outlined in the design brief for the Industry Project (Project 2)
Assessment Matrix
ELEMENT | Assessment 2 IndustryProject |
Assessment 1 Racy Re-Design goes White Project |
1. Assess body characteristics | X | X |
2. Fit garment or toile on individual | X | X |
3. Make pattern alterations | X | X |
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