Course Title: Develop design for custom-made footwear

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: MANU7374C

Course Title: Develop design for custom-made footwear

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

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

Natalie Prygodicz

PH: +61 3 99259252

natalie.prygodicz@rmit.edu.au

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

National Element Code & Title:

MSTFP4001 Develop design for custom-made footwear

Element:

1. Research footwear designs

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Identify and access information sources on footwear design and construction techniques, to ensure knowledge is current

1.2

Analyse current and historical trends in footwear design and construction techniques

1.3

Analyse impact of footwear componentry designs on footwear

1.4

Analyse footwear designs for various purposes

Element:

2. Determine design requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Confirm purpose of footwear with client

2.2

Confirm requirements for footwear design with client

2.3

Use communication skills to identify key priorities of client

2.4

Use design tools to develop design concepts

2.5

Explore preliminary design concepts with the client using sketches, pictures, software tools or sample shoes

Element:

3. Measure and assess foot

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Take measurements of foot in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) practices to determine footwear size requirements

3.2

Perform gait analysis to obtain baseline data of client’s walk pattern

3.3

Conduct trial fit using commercial footwear or client’s own footwear according to workplace procedures

Element:

4. Confirm footwear design

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Calculate cost estimates and provide to client

4.2

Finalise design to be used for footwear production and confirm order

4.3

Document design and requirements


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.

WEEK

STARTING

TOPIC

ACTIVITIES

01

09 Feb

 

Introduction

Overview of the course/ Introduction of AT1


Introduction to the course and assessments overview

  • General setup – RMIT systems


Introduce Assessment 1 – Research Design Influences

  • Library introduction to research – image databases WGSN
  • Ergonomics/ Equipment and SOP's
  • Introduction to Microsoft 365 Word

02

16 Feb

Consumer Profiling


AT01 - Explained

Part 1: Consumer Profiling Activity.

03

 23 Feb

Trend Reporting


AT01 – Continued.

  • Navigating WGSN


Part 2 – Fashion Design Trend Report

  • Current and Emerging Trends
  • Construction Techniques, Fabrics and Workmanship
  • Annotating Images using Microsoft Office 365

(PowerPoint and Word)

04

02 Mar

Footwear Design Report


AT01 – Continued.


  • Current and Historical Trends
  • Harvard Referencing
  • Report Writing Techniques
  • Impact and Purpose
  • Current Industry Practices

05

09 Mar

Trend Report and Image

Collection


AT01 – Continued.


  • Significant Designers of the 20th Century
  • Trends of the 20th Century
  • 20th Century Events
  • Materials and Accessories

06

16 Mar

Industry Week


VAMFF Week

Industry Visit:


  • Leffler Leather
  • NSW Leather
  • Jimmy’s Buttons
  • Mrecht
  • Brendan Dwyer ( Nicholas Building)



Finalise and Submit AT1 – Research Design Influences

07

23 Mar

Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear


Introduce Assessment 2 – Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear


AT2 - Explained


Part 1 – Determine design requirements


Part 2 – Prepare for Drawing (Drawing Templates, Equipment and Mediums)

08

30 Mar

Develop Design


AT02 – Continued


Part 3 – Use Design tools to develop design concepts

  • Introduction to Technical Drawings
  • Introduction to Profile Views
  • Footwear Terminology
  • Annotate sketches to present for client for Initial meeting.

09

06 Apr

Develop Design


AT02 – Continued


Part 4 – Explore Preliminary Design Concepts with Client


Part 5 – Measure and Assess Foot

  • Gait analysis
  • Specification Sheets

10

13 Apr

Excel - Spec and Costings


AT02 – Continued


Part 6 – Confirm Footwear Design and Cost

  • Final Spec Sign off
  • Complete Costing Sheet

 

14 - 20 April: Mid-semester break

 

11

27 Apr

Finalise 3D Designs


AT02 – Continued


Part 7 – Finalise 3D Designs


  • Rendering Techniques
  • Visual Presentation Techniques
  • Arts Thread Submissions
  • Prepare to Present

12

4 May

Design Presentation



ASSESSMENT CHECKPOINT

One on One Catchups


AT02 Continued

  • Finalise AT02
  • File Storage
  • File Submission

13

11 May

Footwear Design & Development Quiz


AT1/ AT2/ AT3 – Semester Review and Theory Revision


Footwear Design Quiz

14

18 May

Footwear Design & Development Quiz


AT1/ AT2/ AT3 – Semester Review and Theory Revision continued


Footwear Design Quiz

15

25 May

Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear


AT02


Finalise and Submit Assessment 2 – Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear

16

1 Jun

Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear

 

Teacher Feedback on AT02

17

8 Jun

Feedback Week

 

NO CLASSES

Feedback and Resubmission Weeks

 


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

ASSMT

TASK

TYPE

DUE

1

Research Design Influences

Practical

WEEK 06

2

Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear

Practical

WEEK 15

3

Footwear Design and Development Quiz

Knowledge

WEEK 14


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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