Course Title: Use a sewing machine for fashion design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: MIET7607C
Course Title: Use a sewing machine for fashion design
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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.
This unit is a core within the Diploma of Fashion Styling and must be successfully completed to achieve this qualification.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5401 - Diploma of Fashion Styling
Course Contact: Anni Juracich
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259236
Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Rosanna Giacomini
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
There is no pre-requisite for this course.
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components. In this course you will experiment with different ways of creating or altering fashion product to meet a range of different styling scenarios.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design |
Element: |
1. Determine job requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
Element: |
2. Prepare to use sewing machine |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine materials and machining requirements and develop plan for sewing operations 2.2 Clean, check, set up and adjust machine according to specifications for work 2.3 Identify poor machine performance and adjust, as required 2.4 Check and lay out fabric pieces in sequence according to production operations |
Element: |
3. Use sewing Machine |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Sew pieces according to pattern requirements and quality standards 3.2 Use machine according to requirements for efficient work 3.3 Perform a range of sewing operations to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components. 3.4 Control machine and handle work according to type of operations, fabrics and product type |
Element: |
4. Assess quality of sewn work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Inspect sewn work against specifications, workplace procedures and quality standards 4.2 Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and take appropriate action 4.3 Record results of quality inspection and store work ready for next operation |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in all the elements (+ performance criteria) listed for this unit within a fashion styling context.
Details of Learning Activities
The activities in this course have been designed to give you the opportunity to put in to practice all the learning.
These activities include:
- simulated workplace activities
- practical demonstrations in studio
- design activities or projects
- research
- independent project-based work
- online learning activities
Teaching Schedule
Note - 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 |
04 Jul |
Introduction to unit of competency ‘Use a sewing machine for fashion design.’ Discuss requirements for Assessment 1. |
PPP ‘Overview’ of unit of competency in Canvas Module. Begin working on the Knowledge Questions. Terminology of basic Fabric names and Characteristics. See Canvas resources Modules for information/ resources |
02 |
11 Jul |
Continue knowledge questions and discuss answers. |
Continue working on the Knowledge Questions. See Canvas Modules for PPP information and resources. |
03 |
18 Jul |
Complete Knowledge questions and discussions. |
Completed Knowledge Questionnaire. Assessment 1- Online Knowledge questions due. *Upload to Canvas Hand out Asst Task 2, Discuss requirements Show how to fill in Technical Folder specifications sheet (x2) |
04 |
25 Jul |
*NOTE- Classes Move to Production Rooms- See timetables for details Begin Assessment Task 2 Following WHS procedures: Threading & Operating an Industrial Machine. Commence sewing samples. |
Introduction to the production room & machinery. Show examples of presentations of a Technical folder. Demonstrate threading machinery – See Canvas Modules for video on threading machines. Demonstrate sewing quality standards and discuss faults. Fill in Technical specification sheets. |
05 |
01 Aug |
Refresh industrial machine operations. Threading & Operating an Industrial Machine. Continue sewing samples |
See assessment document and Canvas Module for Technical specification sheets. Fill in the specification sheets for each sample including, fabric type and characteristic, sewing operation performed, machine type and requirements. Any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. |
06 |
08 Aug |
Continue sewing samples |
See assessment document and Canvas Module for Technical specification sheets. Fill in the specification sheets for each sample including, fabric type and characteristic, sewing operation performed, machine type and requirements. Any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. |
07 |
15 Aug |
Continue sewing samples |
See assessment document and Canvas Module for Technical specification sheets. Fill in the specification sheets for each sample including, fabric type and characteristic, sewing operation performed, machine type and requirements. Any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. |
08 |
22 Aug |
HELP ME WEEK |
Feedback & progress check-in |
29 August - 02 September: Mid-semester break | |||
09 |
05 Sept |
Complete sewing samples |
See assessment document and Canvas Module for Technical specification sheets. Fill in the specification sheets for each sample including, fabric type and characteristic, sewing operation performed, machine type and requirements. Any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. |
10 |
12 Sept |
Complete sewing samples |
Student to hand in A4 Technical folders. Work must be neat and clearly labelled. *NB Cover Sheet added to Folder Any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. |
11 |
19 Sept |
Due- Assessment Task 2 See Canvas to download Cover Sheet document.
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Hand in Technical Folder with cover sheet filled in. * Scan folders to prepare for uploading a digital version onto Canvas for assessment feedback. *Upload a digital version is Due. |
12 |
26 Sept |
Begin Assessment Task 3 Students to bring in a garment with ideas of alterations to be performed. |
Discuss requirements for Assessment 3 following WHS procedures. Discuss components of basic Skirts, Shirts, dress and Pants. Discuss fabric characteristics of the intended garments to bring in for alterations. Discus possibilities of changes and alterations. Students must be able Identify any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. Select three modifications components for the Garment. (Purchase from a store like “Savers”etc) |
13 |
03 Oct |
Continue sewing alterations *FORMATIVE FEEDBACK for Asst Task 2
|
Students must be able Identify any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. Students are to demonstrate ability and techniques to control machine and handle work in industry standards. Fill in technical specifications sheet. |
14 |
10 Oct |
Continue sewing alterations |
Students must be able Identify any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. Students are to demonstrate ability and techniques to control machine and handle work in industry standards. |
15 |
17 Oct |
Complete & hand in Altered Fashion. Labelled with coversheet.
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Assessment 3 ‘Altered Fashion’ is due. Hand in Altered Garment hanging on a garment hanger in a garment bag, Labelled with coversheet.* Upload a digital version on the Altered Fashion Outfit. Upload to Canvas a photograph of your garment, showing before and after pictures of 3 altered components completed on the garment and add corresponding specifications sheets. |
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16 – 17 |
24 Oct – 4 Nov |
Feedback and Resubmission Weeks |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will have access to the most updated versions of the required softwares we will use in this course.
Additionally, the University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
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
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
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 - Knowledge Task: you will be asked to answer questions relating to your understanding of characteristics of fabric and materials, sewing equipment, best practice and safety requirements when operating a sewing machine. Due Week 3.
Assessment 2 - Technical Folder: In this assessment, you will create a technical folder of sewing machine samples. These samples are to be made using pattern pieces supplied by your teacher to sew a range of examples of sewing components and operations. Due Week 11.
Assessment 3 - Altered Fashion: This assessment allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and competence in determining job requirements, safely undertaking sewing processes and correct operations including sewing machine set-ups, and in reviewing sewing and production processes to check for quality and rectify any faults. Due Week 15.
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
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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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