Course Title: Design and produce a simple garment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: MIET7623C

Course Title: Design and produce a simple garment

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C3406 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production (Clothing Production)

Course Contact: Katrina Rose

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9138

Course Contact Email: katrina.rose@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Patricia McCarthy-Henry  

patricia.mccarthyhenry@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

none

Course Description

During this course you will develop to necessary skills to design, cut and sew a basic garment

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTFD2001 Design and produce a simple garment
Element:	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 Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
Element:	Plan and prepare to produce garment
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Identify and explore influences and inspirations for design concept  2.2 Produce storyboard or sketches to assist in the development of ideas  2.3 Discuss ideas and design concepts with appropriate personnel for review and development of design  2.4 Select and modify pattern or blocks to suit design and garment size requirements 2.5 Select, check and prepare materials, tools and equipment
Element:	Produce garment
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Use a machine to produce garment according to pattern 3.2  Assess garment against design and pattern, and rectify garment faults  3.3 Finish garment according to design requirements
Element:	Review garment production process
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Review production techniques and design to identify future improvements 4.2 Clean work area and equipment, and store tools and equipment

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

In this course you will engage in the following learning activities: 

• practical demonstrations in studio 
• design activities and projects 
• independent project based work
• practical studio based workshops 

Teaching Schedule

Session	Learning Activity	Assessments
1	Overview of S4: Course, how the units are clustered and assessment outline. Introduction: Review of Assessment Task 1 for both clusters. Discussion: Refresher - Studio rules, Patternmaking terminology and definitions, equipment list and any questions raised about first assessments.	BeginCluster 1 Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz Begin Cluster 2 Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz
2	Discussion: Refresher - Workstation set up, patternmaking terminology and definitions, assembly plans and quality check lists. Patternmaking: Trace pattern from existing culotte pattern block Activity: Research materials and trims. Draft up assembly plan. Demonstration: Fly Front zip insertion Production: Practice fly front sample	Begin Cluster 2 Assessment Task 1 Culotte Project
3	Discussion: New Pattern Spec Sheets – what are they used for and information that should be included. Costing sheets and their purpose.  Activity: Complete Knowledge Quiz, practice filling out new pattern spec sheet for culotte. Production: Lay-up fabric and cut toile	Due Cluster 1 Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz Must complete in class week 3 class.
4	Discussion: Review costing sheets and any questions from previous week. Activity: Complete Knowledge Quiz Production: Continue with culotte toile in calico and fit garment.	Due Cluster 2 Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz Must complete in class week 4 class.
5	Production: Cut out and sew culotte in main fabric. Activity: Complete costing sheet and review with teacher for feedback.
6	Demonstration: How to write a workplan, how to flat seam Discussion: Students to discuss garment/pattern choices for AT2 with teacher and possible modifications to chosen patterns. Further discussion about how to plan and organize own work. Patternmaking: Trace pattern from existing pattern 1, begin modifications Production: Continue sewing culottes	BeginCluster 1 Assessment Task 2 Plan and modify patterns
7	Demonstration: costing sheet How to write a workplan. Demonstrate modifications based on student requests. Discussion: Patternmaking terminology and definitions. Possible modifications to chosen patterns. How to plan and organize own work. Patternmaking: Complete modifications for garment 1, cut out toile Activity: Complete quality checklist for a peer’s culotte.
8	Demonstration: Demonstrate modifications based on student requests. Discussion: Review workplan schedule and progress. Production: Make toile in calico and fit garment 1 for AT2. Patternmaking: Make changes to pattern 1 based on fitting results.	Due Cluster 2 Assessment 2 Culotte Project
9	Production: Complete final garment 1 Patternmaking: Trace pattern from existing pattern 2, begin modifications
SEMESTER BREAK
10	Discussion: Design Project - What are design influences? What is a story board? Examples provided. Production: Make toile in calico of garment 2 for AT2 and fit garment. Patternmaking: Make changes to pattern 2 based on fitting results and cut out main fabric Activity: Research design influences and suitable fabric.	Begin Cluster 2 Assessment Task 3 Design Project
11	Discussion: Chosen fabrics & trims - costing sheet information. Discuss storyboard draft with teacher. Production: Complete final garment 2. Patternmaking: Select and modify pattern or blocks to suit your design for AT3, cut toile. Activity: finalise storyboard
12	Discussion: discuss progress with teacher Production: Lay-up, cut and make toile in calico following your assembly plan Patternmaking: Based on fitting, modify pattern
13	Discussion: discuss progress with teacher Production: Continue sewing toile in calico following your assembly plan Patternmaking: Based on fitting, modify pattern for design project.
14	Discussion: discuss progress with teacher Patternmaking: finalise pattern. Production: Cut and sew design project in final fabric
15	Discussion: discuss progress with teacher Production: Complete design project in final fabric and prepare all supporting documentation.	Due Cluster 1 Assessment Task 2 Plan and modify patterns – pattern 1 & pattern 2 Due Cluster 2 Assessment Task 3 Design Project
16	Course completion Individual feedback sessions	Resubmission of work  (if necessary)

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through: 

The learning Lab 
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab 
The Study Support Hub 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub 
English for uni workshops 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include activities to show theoretical understanding, practical demonstration and questioning. Full assessment briefs will be provided.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz Due week 4 

Assessment Task 2 Culotte project Due Week 8 

Assessment Task 3 Design Project Due Week 15 

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. This matrix is available on request from your teacher. 

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

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. 

Assessment Feedback:  
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. 

Student Progress: 
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress 
 
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time): 
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/adjustments-to-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-results/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. 

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained. 

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

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