Course Title: Contribute to the development of products or processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: MANU7398C
Course Title: Contribute to the development of products or processes
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6158 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259233
Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Rachel Halton 9925 9158 Lucy Adam 9925 9421 Rohani Osman 9925 9428 rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au lucy.adam@rmit.edu.au rohani.osman@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 course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to related to Contribute to the Development of Products or Processes for textile design outcomes. This unit is clustered for delivery and assessment with MANU7401C Organise and Plan Own Work to Achieve Planned Outcomes and MANU7402C Participate in Production Planning Processes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTGN4007 Contribute to the development of products or processes |
Element: |
1 Determine job requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
Element: |
2 Prepare for development of products or processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and interpret provisional specifications in consultation with others, where required 2.2 Identify requirements for feasibility study in conjunction with others, as required 2.3 Provide assistance to feasibility studies to assess feasibility of design and development |
Element: |
3 Assist in developing or engineering product |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Interpret product or process specifications and develop preliminary specifications from feasibility study 3.2 Use specifications to develop or engineer the product 3.3 Check or select raw materials to meet requirements 3.4 Determine machine or equipment or skill availability according to requirements |
Element: |
4 Conduct and assess trials |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Confirm and clarify requirements for trial to establish procedures and parameters as per site policies or procedures 4.2 Liaise with production areas to organise and conduct trials as per site policies or procedures 4.3 Assess trials in accordance with the established workplace procedures |
Element: |
5 Interpret and report results |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Analyse results of the trials to determine if performance is suitable for production to proceed 5.2 Prepare reports on performance 5.3 Maintain records according to workplace procedures, where required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in studio
- design activities & projects
- group discussion
- independent project based work & research
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- simulated workplace activities
Teaching Schedule
Teaching Schedule |
Note: This weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources. |
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Week |
Class Dates |
Class content |
Studio |
WEEK 1 |
8 Feb |
Studio briefing and OH&S induction to studios. Identifying equipment and materials for weaving processes. Weave swatch development – exploring colour, texture, materials using multiple warp and weft techniques. Technical specifications to prepare weaving samples are identified - Block weaves, Multishaft Twill techniques. |
Weave |
WEEK 2 |
15 Feb |
Expanding and combine and vary threading, tie-up/pegplans to create variation in outcomes. Determine availability of equipment, resources, materials according to specifications. sampling development & processes.
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Weave |
WEEK 3 |
22 February
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Material exploration – colour combinations for multiple weft and block warp designs. Conduct textile sampling and trials
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Weave |
WEEK 4 |
1 March |
Technique exploration – combined drafts, split drafts. Discuss and contribute information according to meeting procedures. |
Weave |
WEEK 5 |
8 March |
Studio briefing and OH&S induction to knit studios. Identifying equipment and materials for knitting processes. Knitted swatch development – elevating basic machine knitting techniques using unconventional materials, exploration of texture and colour with an emphasis on producing experimental samples. Technical specifications are documented to communicate knitting processes. |
Knit (Monday) tbc. |
Maintaining production records, specification sheets and preparing Studio Plan. Analysis of sampling and trials in accordance with production plan outcomes. Preparing documentation to confirm Resources. |
Weave (Thursday) |
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WEEK 6 |
12 March |
PUBLIC HOLIDAY \ NO CLASS (Labour Day)
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WEEK 7 |
19 March
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Knitted swatch development – use advanced hand manipulated techniques to produce personalised knitted outcomes; wrapped and woven stitches, cables, lifted stitches. |
Knit Weave Folio Due: |
WEEK 8.1 |
26 March |
Knitted swatch development – use partial knitting techniques to create three dimensional structures and colour patterning. Finalise choice of materials for swatches. Develop specifications for partial knitting and analyse sampling processes. |
Knit |
*** EASTER BREAK *** Thursday 29 March – Wednesday 4 April
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WEEK 8.2 |
2 April |
**no class this week** campus open Wednesday – Friday of this week |
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WEEK 9 |
9 April |
Develop work plan and specifications for the production of samples. Identify materials required and follow procedures in accordance with OH&S in order to produce knitted swatches. Analyse appropriateness of yarns/materials, techniques and machinery and equipment used. Prepare machinery and materials for production. Produce knitted swatches. |
Knit |
WEEK 10 |
16 April |
Produce knitted swatches. Confirm hand manipulated techniques used for knitted textile outcomes. Maintain production records, specification sheets and prepare Studio Plan. |
Knit |
WEEK 11 |
23 April
Wednesday 25th Anzac Day |
Printed swatch development - with an emphasis on technique, materials, surface design and multi process. Film output. Materials and equipment required for production are sourced and prepared. Technical aspects of production are identified. Fabrics, colour separations and stencils are selected and prepared. Hand painting, bleaching and resist techniques. |
Knit Folio Due: |
WEEK 12 |
30 April |
Produce printed samples. Tools and equipment are used effectively and safely to achieve desired result. Processes and effects are documented to ensure exact outcome can be replicated. |
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WEEK 13 |
7 May |
Produce printed samples. Dyes, pigments, digital, specialty binders. Combine processes and techniques to develop experimental swatches |
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WEEK 14 |
14 May |
Produce printed samples. Design is printed according to design specifications and OH&S practices. Printing is monitored to identify problems or faults. |
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WEEK 15 |
21 May |
Produce printed samples. Dyes, pigments, digital specialty binders. Combine processes and techniques to develop experimental swatches. Required documentation and housekeeping is complete |
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WEEK 16 |
28 May |
Individual Student appointments to provide feedback on all assessments
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Print Folio Due: |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students are required to provide the following for personal use:
- A4 Ring Binder Folder
- A4 sized Plastic Inserts (high quality)
- A5 or A4 Notebook
- Scissors
- Calculator
- General Toolkit for Studio Classes (toolkit list provided by class teacher)
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include three projects. Full assessment briefs will be provided by your class teacher.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Due date: Week 7
Weave Portfolio, including:
- Studio plan
- Textile Samples
- Production and Technical File
Assessment Task 2: Due date: Week 11
Knit Portfolio, including:
- Studio plan
- Textile Samples
- Production and Technical File
Assessment Task 3: Due date: Week 16
Print Portfolio, including:
- Studio plan
- Textile Samples
- Production and Technical File
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You should refer to the assessment brief for full assessment criteria. After determining competence on assessment tasks, a grade will be applied to Contribute to the Development of Products or Processes (MANU7398C).
Assessment outcomes for these Units are as follows:
Unit Name |
Assessment Outcome |
Contribute to the Development of Products or Processes
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GRADED (CAG, CC, CDI, CHD) |
Organise and Plan Own Work to Achieve Planned Outcomes
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CA/NYC |
Participate in Production Planning Processes
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CA/NYC |
*Feedback will be provided by the class teacher after successful submission of each assessment item.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. This matrix is available on request through your Program Coordinator
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