Course Title: Investigate materials and processes for textile work

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4404 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Title: Investigate materials and processes for textile work

Portfolio: Vocational Education

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.

Important Information:

This course is clustered with Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes (MSTAT5004) GRAP5424C. 

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART6548C	Brunswick Campus	TAFE	515T Creative Industries	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term2 2023, Term1 2024

Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232

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

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of textile materials and processes to develop an individual professional style.

It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CUATEX502 Investigate materials and processes for textile work
Elements:	1. Research textile materials and processes 2. Select textile materials and processes for exploration 3. Integrate textile materials and processes into own work 4. Manage textile materials

Learning Outcomes

Refer to the Elements and Performance Criteria of the course:

1. Research textile materials and processes

2. Select textile materials and processes for exploration

3. Integrate textile materials and processes into own work

4. Manage textile materials

Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

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 the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services