Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Fashion Specifications

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP3013

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Coordinator Phone: +61-3-9925-9232

Course Coordinator Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 513 Level 03 Room 001

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment only


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will learn about the importance of specification packs, grading, fit and construction details.  

You will understand how the principles of design, patternmaking and specifications are brought together to successfully communicate with all manufacturing stakeholders.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD030 Associate Degree in Fashion:

3. Work creatively to apply solutions to fashion design, production and distribution issues within sustainable, ethical and socially responsible frameworks. 

5. Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in your own work and in collaboration with a range of stakeholders. 

6. Demonstrate technical and analytical skills when identifying and responding to problems in a variety of contexts within the fashion industry. 


Course Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

1. Identify and analyse garments, features and fabric characteristics, detail and seam /stitch types.  

2. Investigate and analyse fit and quality of a garment and apply grade rules to the patterns. 

3. Prepare a range of garment specification sheets that are used to communicate details in industry.   


Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning activities will consist of the following:

  • Face to face teaching: to develop knowledge of underpinning concepts 
  • Personal study: using textbooks, journal articles and the internet to reinforce and broaden your understanding 
  • Personal research: to become familiar with recent developments and discoveries 
  • Group work & peer teaching to broaden your understanding   

Online Learning: All courses will make use of RMIT's online learning system. Here you will be able to access course notes and materials as well as additional reference material, quizzes and self-assessments. In some courses, there will be online discussion forums moderated by the teacher.  

Additional Support  

RMIT’s Study Support can provide a range of specific services to aid your study.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support   

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact Equitable Learning Services for further information.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. 
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The library provides guides on academic referencing along with specific subject guides. 
A library subject guide that you may find useful is Fashion & Textiles 
https://rmit.libguides.com/fashion-and-textiles 

The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. 
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library  

 Online learning tools and content: 
As a student in this program, you may access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). 
https://rmit.instructure.com 

Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT 
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and well-being so you can achieve your study and career goals.   

 Services are available face to face and online assisting with:   

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant  
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning  
  • career development and employment  
  • living and well-being (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)  
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad  
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services 

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.  
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-values/respect-for-australian-indigenous-cultures 

Computer laboratories with printing facilities are available on campus for students to use at any time that classes are not scheduled.
Access to these facilities on the Brunswick campus are in Building 512.01.022 during normal university hours.  


Overview of Assessment

This course offers a range of assessment under the Authentic Assessment framework. This can include opportunities for collaboration on problem solving activities that are reflective of industry-based scenarios. Using artefact assessments where practicable, students will experience simulated environments that assess the application of underpinning knowledge and technical skills to resolve assigned tasks. Along with written and oral assessments students will have ample opportunity to demonstrate the depth of their learning, critical reflection and teamwork.
It will be your responsibility to meet all the required deadlines.  
To pass this course you must achieve a minimum grade of 50%.  
Assessment marks will be added together across all submitted assessments and your final total mark must be equal to, or greater than 50%. 

Assessment Task 1: Analysis Report 
Weighting 20% (Individual) 
This assessment task supports course learning outcomes CLO 1 

Assessment Task 2: Test
Weighting 35% (Individual)
This assessment task supports CLOs 2,3

Assessment Task 3: Specification Pack
Weighting 45% (Individual)
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3