Course Title: Research and analyse textile materials

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4434 Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology

Course Title: Research and analyse textile materials

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.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM6695C

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 research and analyse textile materials and to make recommendations about their use in a business context. It includes the analysis of different aspects of materials such as fibre properties, quality, construction processes, finish and end use with a focus on establishing the ethical, sustainability, design and production implications of findings for business activities.

This unit applies to individuals working independently or within broad guidelines.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN5018 Research and analyse textile materials

Elements:

1. Establish research scope

2. Complete research

3. Analyse research findings


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.