Course Title: Identify fibres and fabrics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: VART5902C
Course Title: Identify fibres and fabrics
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
Sue Scott sue.scott@rmit.edu.au
Sandra Benson sandra.benson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify fibres and fabrics commonly used in the construction of garments and accessories
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics |
Element: |
1. Identify fibres and fabrics |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Describe fabric construction processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Fibres used in construction of a variety of fabrics are identified |
Element: |
3. Describe qualities of fabrics |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Physical qualities of fabrics are described. |
Element: |
4. Determine uses of fabrics |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Common uses of fabrics are identified. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will be required to develop the skills and knowledge as it applies to identifying a wide range of fibres and fabrics used in the clothing industry. Fibres include natural and synthetic, and fabrics include knitted, woven and non-woven.
Details of Learning Activities
Hours of blended learning, consisting of classroom activities and practical workshops. This is a practical and theoretical class. You will be expected to attend, participate and complete each 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 minimal research and assessment practice outside of regular class times.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Introduction to unit.
Assessment Requirements.
Introduction to Fibres.
View Clothing Fibres Video.
Staple/ filament yarn samples
Knit / Weave fabric samples
Hand Out Property Definitions for Research 1 hour non contact
Week 2
Different types of weaving.
Weave main types using paper.
Inspect materials and identify types of weaves:- plain, twill, satin, sateen.
Introduction of Fabric Folio 10 hours non contact
Week 3
Inspect materials and identify types of weave. Jacquard and Pile.
Visit to weaving shed
Property Definitions Presentation
Week 4 & 5
Week 4 & 5Discuss different types of Knits Weft Knitting
Identify different types of knitted fabrics
Week 6
Discuss different types of Knits Warp
Identify different types of knitted fabrics
Week 7
Discuss types of Non-Wovens and end uses.
Hand Out Fabric/Fibre Research Assignment4 hours non contact
Week 8
Fabric Folio Oral Presentation
Week 9
Fabric Folio Oral Presentation Continued
Silk Video
Week 10
Natural Fibres: Animal
Plant Fibres, Cotton Video
Week 11
Man-made fibres (Regenerated)
Lactron, Ingeo, Soysilk, Bamboo
Production methods – Viscose, cupro, modal (polynosic).
Acetates: Acetate and triacetate
Week 12
Man-made (Synthetic) fibres :
Nylon, polyester, acrylics & elastomeric.
Nylon Video
Week 13
Spun yarns – Production systems for Cotton: Ring/ Open end spinning
Wool: Woollen & Worsted.
Multifilament/ Threads.
S & Z twists
Calculation of Tex
Cotton DVD
Week 14
Class presentation of Fabric research Assignment.
Week 15
Fibre Quiz & In class revision
Revision 3 hours non contact
Week 16
Demonstrate knowledge of Fibres and Fabrics
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
References E.P.G. Gohl and L.D. Vilensky, Textiles for Modern Living |
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
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment.
Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you are competent at completing the following assessment tasks
Tasks
1. Fibre / Fabric Property Definitions Research a given fibre / fabric property and present findings.
2. Fibre Properties Students are required to investigate the property fibre allocated and share findings with the rest of the class.
3. Fibre Quiz. Answer quiz relating to all fibres studied.
4. Fibre/Fabric (Generic & Trade names) are identified, researched and presented in the form of a Power Point Presentation
5. Fabric Folio Oral Presentation of collated fabrics & yarns, research covering the construction process, physical, visual qualities and end uses.
Demonstrate knowledge of Fibres and Fabrics will be used to establish your graded assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Definitions |
Fibre Properties Table | Fibre Quiz | Fibre/Fabric Presentation PP |
Fabric Folio Oral Presentation | Knowledge of Fibres & Fabrics |
1. Identify Fibres and Fabrics | * |
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* |
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2. Describe Fabric construction processes. |
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* |
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3. Describe qualities of fabrics. |
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4 Determine end uses of fabrics. |
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* |
* |
Other Information
Where there are multiple assessments for a single element the students must achieve competency in each assessment to be deemed competent. Only then can a graded result be given.
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