Course Title: Modify patterns to create basic styles
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: MANU5926C
Course Title: Modify patterns to create basic styles
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
Ginny Yarnton
Email: virginia.yarnton@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9318
Office Location: 513.03.01
Betty Kanzurovski
Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9237
Office Location: 513.03.01
Sandie Benson
Email: sandra.benson@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9259
Office Location: 513.03.01
Hoa Pham
Email: hoa.pham@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9237
Office Location: 513.03.01
Tina Marino
Email: tina.marino@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 9256
Office Location: 513.03.01
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to modify patterns to create basic styles.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTCL2010B Modify patterns to create basic styles |
Element: |
1. Identify pattern components |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Pattern pieces are identified. |
Element: |
2. Prepare to modify patterns |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Garment requirements are confirmed. |
Element: |
3. Modify and finalise pattern |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Modifications are made applying basic patternmaking principles. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required in the modification of existing styled patterns to create new styles with minimal modification. Pattern and garment terminology, as well as the correct use of tools and equipment are also applied.
Details of Learning Activities
The course is integrated with LMTCL3009B Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles to form a cluster or learning program called Pattern Technology
In this course you will be involved in theoretical and practical tasks.
You will develop the skill to -
• measure and assess fit requirement
• develop patterns from a base size block
• determine style variation and detail
• Assess silhouettes
• Modify patterns
• standard operation procedures to label and identify final pattern components
• maintain accurate records though development of student notes and course hand outs
• Use trade sketches to identify information and finalise pattern specification sheets
•recording and reporting practices
•You will be expected to attend, participate and complete each progressive task to the required standard, to be eligible to be assessed and to continue with the next task.
• As well as class activities you will be required to undertake research and assessment practise outside of regular class times.
• You are reminded of the learning expectation that you will complete an equal amount of research time outside of class as you do in class to demonstrate your understanding and to be deemed competent in this course.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Introduction
• Course guide
• OH&S guidelines
• Assessment requirements.
• Pattern making equipment
• Introduction to measuring and Australian standard measurements
• Experimental fitting of calico/pattern on to the mannequin to ascertain basic principle of fit of skirt
• Cut skirt block onto cardboard
Week 2
• Policy standards of RMIT patternmaking procedures
• Determine Base size, seam allowance and ease
• Basic dart manipulation to achieve
o Silhouettes
Week 3
• Yokes exercises
• Zips variations
• Waistband principles
• Skirt style
Week 4
• Continue skirt style
• Pleats, tuck exercises
Week 5
• Skirt styles using principles from week 4
Week 6
• Using gathering principles to produce gathered skirt
Week 7
• Modify gathered skirt from last week to achieve different outcome
Week 8
• Gore skirt using skirt block
• Direct measurement drafting
o Gore skirts
Week 9
• Direct measurement drafting
o Circular skirt
Week 10 - 11
• Skirt Assignment
Week 12
• Bodice Dart Manipulation exercise
Week 13
• Cut shirt block onto cardboard
• Work through Collar and Sleeve principles
Week 14 - 15
• Apply techniques learnt into Shirt styles
Week 16
• Independent Learning task
Week 17
• Written quiz
• Organizing and collating folio and finish any unfinished work
Week 18
Assessment/Feedback
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Pattern making for Fashion Design by Helen Armstrong |
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Designing Apparel through the Flat Patten by Kopp / Rolf / Zelin / Gross |
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Metric Pattern Making by Winifred Aldrich |
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Fabric, Form and Flat pattern making by Winifred Aldrich |
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How to Draft Basic Patterns by Kopp / Rolf / Zelin / Gross |
Other Resources
Essential Learning Resources students need to bring for all Patternmaking subjects:
• A4 folio for maintain all class work
• A4 plastic sleeves
• A4 plastic plain paper
• Pattern scissors
• Fabric scissors
• Patternmaking rulers
• Mechanical pencil and spare leads
• Stapler and spare staples
• Sticky tape (Magic tape)
• Tape measure
• pins, needle and thread
• Awl
• Tracing Wheel
• Eraser
• Colour pens
• Colour markers
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
Skirt Assignment – 30%
Independent learning Tasks – 30%
Written Quiz – 10%
Maintain record folio – 30%
• Progressive Class work
• Specification sheets
• Student peer support tablet
Assessment Matrix
Assessment 1 Skirt Assignment | Assessment 2 Written Quiz |
Assessment 3 Independent learning task | Assessment 4 Maintain Record folio |
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Element 1 Identify pattern components |
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Element 2 Prepare to modify patterns |
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Element 3 Modify and finalise pattern |
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