Course Title: Research and evaluate processes and products
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: MKTG8002C
Course Title: Research and evaluate processes and products
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6165 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925232
Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Daisy Watt daisy.watt@rmit.edu.au
9925 9250
Lucy Adam
lucy.adam@rmit.edu.au
9925 9421
Rohani Osman rohani.osman@rmit.edu.au
9925 9428
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
None
Course Description
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to research and evaluate processes required when developing textile products.
This unit is clustered for delivery and assessment with
- MSTGN4007 Contribute to the development of products or processes
- MSTGN3002 Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTGN6003 Research and evaluate processes and products |
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 Identify global and domestic trends |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research and forecast global and domestic trends in relation to identified processes and products 2.2 Investigate developments in technology and digital capabilities to ensure all possibilities are considered 2.3 Identify implications of global and domestic trends on local industry |
Element: |
3 Determine manufacturing capabilities or implications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify manufacturing capabilities for identified products and/or process in consultation with relevant personnel 3.2 Consider issues, such as human resources, materials, financial restraints, equipment capabilities, timelines, efficiency, workplace procedures and WHS practices 3.3 Interpret specifications and establish availability of resources 3.4 Determine options or requirements for external resources to undertake parts of work when defining production capabilities |
Element: |
4 Contribute to strategic planning |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Clarify planning parameters, in consultation with production development, sales and marketing team, management and client, where required 4.2 Establish, analyse and interpret procedures, where required 4.3 Develop a strategy plan and critical path plan, when necessary 4.4 Identify and consider resources required and constraints when formulating strategic plan for new products or |
Element: |
5 Prepare reports and presentations |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify and compile relevant information 5.2 Check data for accuracy and relevance, when required 5.3 Prepare reports and presentations |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate identifying trends, determining capabilities to manufacturing, and contribute to strategic planning
Details of Learning Activities
During this course you will work in five week blocks for each of the knit, print and weave disciplines. In each five week block you will cover WHS, specialist equipment and processes and further textile techniques to help you build on your knowledge and skills in each of the studio disciplines that will culminate in you producing a comprehensive textile body of work.
In class you will participate in class exercises to review discussions or lectures, practical demonstrations in each of the studios, design activities and projects, group discussion, independent project based work, design research, peer and lecturer feedback of work.
Teaching Schedule
Session |
Learning Activity |
Assessments |
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1
Knit |
Studio briefing and WHS induction to knit studios. Identifying equipment and materials for knitting processes. Knitted swatch development – elevating basic machine knitting techniques using unconventional materials, exploration of texture and colour with an emphasis on producing experimental samples. Technical specifications are documented to communicate knitting processes. |
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2
Knit |
Knitted swatch development – use advanced hand manipulated techniques to produce personalised knitted outcomes; wrapped and woven stitches, cables, lifted stitches. |
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3
Knit |
Knitted swatch development – use partial knitting techniques to create three dimensional structures and colour patterning. Finalise choice of materials for swatches. Develop specifications for partial knitting and analyse sampling processes. |
Assessment task 2 - Knitted Products and Processes
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4
Knit |
Develop work plan and specifications for the production of samples. Identify materials required and follow procedures in accordance with WHS in order to produce knitted swatches. Analyse appropriateness of yarns/materials, techniques and machinery and equipment used. Prepare machinery and materials for production. Produce knitted swatches. |
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5
Knit |
Produce knitted swatches. Confirm hand manipulated techniques used for knitted textile outcomes. Maintain production records, specification sheets and prepare Studio Plan. |
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6
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Printed swatch development - with an emphasis on technique, materials, surface design and multi process. Film output. Materials and equipment required for production are sourced and prepared. Technical aspects of production are identified. Fabrics, colour separations and stencils are selected and prepared. Induction to dye and digital processes |
Assessment task 2 - Knitted Products and Processes
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7
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Produce printed samples. Tools and equipment are used effectively and safely to achieve desired result. Processes and effects are documented to ensure exact outcome can be replicated. |
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8
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Produce printed samples. Dyes, pigments, digital, specialty binders. Combine processes and techniques to develop experimental swatches |
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9
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Produce printed samples. Design is printed according to design specifications and WHS practices. Printing is monitored to identify problems or faults. |
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10
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Produce printed samples. Dyes, pigments, digital specialty binders. Combine processes and techniques to develop experimental swatches. Required documentation and housekeeping is complete |
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11
Weave |
Studio briefing and WHS induction to studios. Identifying equipment and materials for weaving processes. Weave swatch development – exploring colour, texture, materials using multiple warp and weft techniques. Technical specifications to prepare weaving samples are identified - Block weaves Multishaft Twill techniques. |
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12
Weave |
Expanding and combine and vary threading, tie-up/pegplans to create variation in outcomes. Determine availability of equipment, resources, and materials according to specifications. Sampling development & processes. |
Assessment task 3 - Printed Products and Processes |
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13
Weave |
Material exploration – colour combinations for multiple weft and block warp designs. Conduct textile sampling and trials |
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14
Weave |
Technique exploration – combined drafts, split drafts. Discuss and contribute information according to meeting procedures. |
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15
Weave |
Maintaining production records, specification sheets and preparing Studio Plan. Analysis of sampling and trials in accordance with production plan outcomes. Preparing documentation to confirm Resources |
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16 |
Present textile folio for all three studios for feedback |
Assessment task 1 - Product and process research report
Assessment task 4 - Woven Products and Processes |
Note - While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on the class needs and availability of resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students are required to provide the following for personal use:
A4 Ring Binder Folder
A4 sized Plastic Inserts (high quality)
A5 or A4 Notebook
Scissors
Calculator
General toolkit for studio classes
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
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 task 1 - Product and process research report Due Week 16
Assessment task 2 - Knitted Products and Processes
-Observational Checklist Due Week 3
Assessment task 2 - Knitted Products and Processes
- Textile samples and production and technical file Due Week 6
Assessment task 3 - Printed Products and Processes Due Week 12
Assessment task 4 - Woven Products and Processes Due Week 16
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You should refer to the assessment brief for full assessment criteria.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the 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
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/assessment-forms
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the 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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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