Course Title: Investigate materials and processes for textile work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: VART6548C
Course Title: Investigate materials and processes for textile work
Important Information:
This course is clustered with Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes (MSTAT5004) GRAP5424C.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4404 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232
Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@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
Nil
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUATEX502 Investigate materials and processes for textile work |
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Element: |
1. Research textile materials and processes |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research ways that other artists have used different textile materials and processes to achieve different effects and identify intellectual property requirements 1.2 Research physical properties and capabilities of a range of textile materials 1.3 Investigate how different materials and textile techniques best combine to achieve different technical effects 1.4 Investigate safety issues associated with different materials and processes 1.5 Collate and store safety and technical data to meet safety requirements for textile work 1.6 Determine cost and supply issues for different materials |
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Element: |
2. Select textile materials and processes for exploration |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Seek and participate in professional discussions about characteristics and opportunities of particular textile materials and processes 2.2 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different textile materials and processes for own approach to work 2.3 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular materials and processes 2.4 Select a particular range of materials and processes that suit own practice |
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Element: |
3. Integrate textile materials and processes into own work |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore own new and different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve new effects and desired outcomes 3.2 Challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes through experimentation on samples, practice pieces or a work in progress 3.3 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems with material use 3.4 Develop own ways of working with materials and processes to create individual style 3.5 Develop a coherent body of textile work that shows command of selected textile materials 3.6 Use safe work practices for handling materials and disposal of waste |
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Element: |
4. Manage textile materials |
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Performance Criteria: |
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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
Details of Learning Activities
Demonstrations, Presentations and design activities
Teaching Schedule
Session/week |
Key topics |
Key learning and assessment activities |
Due dates |
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Session 1
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Introduction Rag Weaving |
Introduction to the unit and assessment tasks Rope making exercise Design activity: Weaving with discarded fabric |
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Session 2 |
Materials |
Discussion about materials Extended rope making Bead making Design activity: Continue weaving |
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Session 3 |
Beading | Design activity: Beading |
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Session 4 |
Macrame | Design activity: Macrame |
Assessment 1 due |
Session 5 |
Painting on fabric |
Introduction to AT2: Surface Design activity: Fabric painting |
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Session 6 |
Embroidery 1 |
Introduction to embroidery embroidery sampler exercise |
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Session 7 |
Embroidery 2 |
Design activity: Embroidery
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Session 8 |
Surface manipulation |
Design activity: Pleating, heating & smocking
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Session 9 |
Applique | Design activity: Applique & visible mending | Assessment 2 due |
Session 10 |
Structure & Surface |
Introduction to AT3: Structure & Surface Research discussion |
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Session 11 |
Concept development |
Sharing research Developing concepts Initial material tests |
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Session 12 |
Experimental Textiles in Contemporary Art & Design | Presentations and discussions about the use of experimental textiles in contemporary art and design |
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Session 13 |
Group critique |
Group critique of work completed so far Opportunities for feedback |
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Session 14 |
Final critique | Individual meetings to discuss final project finishing and presentation |
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Session 15 |
Presentation |
Presentations of final project |
Assessment 3 due |
Session 16 |
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Assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Structure - in this assessment, students will demonstrate their ability to produce a range of constructed textiles incorporating their own design style
Assessment 2: Surface - in this assessment, students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to embellish and manipulate textile surfaces using a range of techniques.
Assessment 3: Structure & Surface: In this assessment, students will use their fabric construction and manipulation skills to create a cohesive range of textile samples with an end use in mind.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration
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
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