Course Title: Research and use information about textiles
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4434 Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology
Course Title: Research and use information about textiles
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP6373C |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
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 identify current and emerging issues about textile safety and sustainability and to source and use information about the physical and chemical properties of fibres, yarns and fabrics, including how materials are affected when subjected to various treatments.
This unit applies to any individual involved in the design, treatment and processing of textile materials whose work involves the analysis of information from diverse sources as the basis for decision-making.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTGN4028 Research and use information about textiles |
Elements: |
1. Source and interpret information about textile materials 2. Investigate effects of textile processes from information sources 3. Maintain currency of knowledge |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements/Performance Criteria
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations, and the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.