Course Title: Develop design for custom-made footwear
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: MANU7374C
Course Title: Develop design for custom-made footwear
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Course Contact: Paul Castro Alvarez
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259234
Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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 of competency applies to interpreting design requirements in consultation with client, determining specifications and developing the design for custom-made footwear. Work may involve individual and team activities.
This course addresses the following units and all these units are clustered for delivery but may assessed separately.
MSTGN3006 - Draw 3-D designs
MSTFD4014 - Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs & construction techniques
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MSTFP4001 Develop design for custom-made footwear |
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1. Research footwear designs |
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2. Determine design requirements |
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3. Measure and assess foot |
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4. Confirm footwear design |
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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
The activities in this course have been designed to give you the opportunity to put into practice all the theory learned in class. These activities include:
class exercises to review class presentations/ theory
practical demonstrations
design activities or projects
individual and group activities
‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/assessor feedback
Teaching Schedule
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
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| 1 | Introduction to course and AT1 and AT2 Discuss industry and market context in the research and design phase Roles in the footwear design industry Defining design briefs Complete Appendix Part A - Client profile |
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| 2 | Conduct market research Continue trend research Begin design development using traditional hand rendered methods Apply design principles to create initial sketches |
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| 3 | Analyze the impact of cultural, social and technological factors on design Discuss modern construction techniques |
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| first week of feedback sessions to discuss 9 designs. Complete appendix B, meeting notes | ||
| 4 | Second (and final) week of feedback sessions to discuss 9 designs. Complete appendix B, meeting notes | |
| 5 | Use digital tools (Illustrator) to create accurate renders. 4 angles of the shoes must be represented and annotated. 1 page per design | |
| 6 | Use excel and excel functions to create accurate spec sheets, documenting all materials, hardware and accessories that are required to make the shoes. Spec sheets must be completed to industry standard. Complete costing research and analysis for your 3 final designs |
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| Continue working on digital renders. | ||
| 7 | Conduct research to complete your costing research and analysis for your 3 final designs. Student directed time to complete all parts of AT1. |
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| 8 | Assessment 3 delivered - Industry project Describe the purpose of the brief and your role as a designer. Annotate the key deliverables and timelines as dictated by the industry partner. |
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| 9 | Create a critical path for the Industry brief, outlining key dates and milestones that must be complete. Conduct research on your industry partner. Where do they sit in the market, who are their target market. What is their point of difference that they're known for. |
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| 10 | Complete competitor research on your industry partner. Complete written analysis that is supported with imagery. | |
| 11 | Conduct research on circular design strategies to support sustainable outcomes for your industry partner. | |
| 12 | Begin preliminary design development. Use design tools to develop at least two (2) options for each of the design concepts required by the brief. Annotate how you have used elements and principles to enhance your designs. |
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| 13 | Meet with the industry partner to explore your preliminary design concepts and then confirm final designs. Complete Appendix A - Industry Partner Meeting Record |
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| 14 | Use Illustrator to render your best 3 designs in front, back and side views. | |
| 15 | Using Adobe Illustrator storyboard template, render selected design drawings including profile view for each of the proposed styles. Storyboard should be completed to industry standard. | |
| 16 | Presentations with Industry partner | |
| 17 | No new delivery. Opportunity to complete any unfinished work. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Footwear design development journal This assessment will allow you to design and develop a range of footwear styles for a client. You will design custom-made shoes that meet the client needs and align with trend and market research. You will use traditional and digital (Illustrator) tools for 3D representation. Assessment 2: Knowledge questions This assessment will be a mix of presentation and research, where you will analyze the impact of cultural, social, and technological factors on footwear design. We will look at the different job roles in the footwear industry and the skills involved. This assessment requires students to participate in class conversations and conduct their own research. Assessment 3: Industry project This assessment will expose you to working with industry and designing footwear styles in response to a creative brief. You will clarify the client requirements, conduct market research and create designs that are aligned with the aesthetic and design goals of the client. You will accurately represent the final product from multiple perspectives to present to client/s in the form of a storyboard and use Microsoft Excel to develop costing and spec sheets.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator).
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
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