Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

The sequence of six Design Studio units is fundamental to this course and focuses on the integration of design principles and research with the practical skills and understandings of garment design, pattern engineering and garment construction. Alongside this, the unit introduces CAD skills to support and enhance the presentation of creative ideas and expands on textile knowledge for fashion design. KFB200 builds upon skills and knowledge developed in KFB101 and KFB102.

Aims

This unit aims to continue the study of garment design, pattern engineering and garment construction and aims to develop self-motivation, self-reliance and creativity as you begin pursuit of your own design style. You will be introduced to the use of CAD skills to assist in the presentation of creative ideas and a variety of different textiles to analyse and experiment with.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. synthesise research gathered from various sources to develop a concept and fulfil the requirements of a brief
2. use skills of fabric research, selection, sourcing and experimentation
3. apply more advanced knowledge and skills of pattern engineering
4. apply more advanced knowledge and skills of garment construction
5. develop creative fashion related digital graphics

Content

This unit addresses content such as:
- realisation of design ideas
- specification sheets, garment costing and technical drawings
- innovative textile use
- fabric sourcing and utilisation
- pattern engineering
- garment construction
- application of purpose-specific methods, machines and equipment
- introduction to CAD Design software

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit uses a number of different teaching and learning approaches: Lectures introduce you to new knowledge, seminars and tutorials are designed to engage you in debate and provide you with an opportunity to test your understanding of key theories and principles. You will develop your design development skills through ongoing supervised studio practice and computer workshops.

OH&S
Please consult Blackboard for information regarding OH&S for the unit.

Assessment

LATE ASSESSMENT ITEMS
An assessment item submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time and you do not have an approved extension, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.

Please note: Design Studio 3 is a studio based unit and your attendance is critical. Should your attendance be such that the ownership of the work is questionable then you will asked to undertake a set production exercise under supervision.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Formative assessment is given within supervised studio classes and at key points within the development of your extended project.

Assessment name: Presentation
Description: Within stage one you will be required to develop a range of designs in response to a defined project brief. You will research and then develop a collection of designs from which to select for prototyping in stage two. Portfolio of evidence will include design research, design development, samples of design ideas, proposed trimmings (if appropriate), creative fashion illustrations and clear technical drawings. Please note: there is no CAD mark allocated for assessment 1.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 & 5
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early to Mid Sem

Assessment name: Design
Description: You will be required to develop and present a range of designs that respond to a project brief and expand on your design research from stage 1. You will also pattern cut, manufacture and present the fully realised garment/s selected in stage 1- Design Presentation. The project will culminate in a studio presentation, to both peer and staff, of your CAD graphic material, research and final garment prototype.
Relates to objectives: 1, 3, 4 & 5
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Text

There is no set text for this unit.

Recommended References

Armstrong, H J, Patternmaking for Fashion Design, Harper and Row,1999

Campbell, Hilary and Davies,M., Design Patterns: A Fresh Approach to Pattern Cutting, A&E Press, Melbourne, 1986.

Carr, H C and Latham, B. The Technology of Clothing Manufacture. Blackwell Science: London, 1992.

Beyond the Pattern: Great Sewing Techniques for Clothing. Threads Publication - Taunton Press 1995.

Cox, L.L., Advanced Pattern-Making. Technical P., London 1967

Davis Burns, L and Bryant, N. The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing and Marketing, Fairchild Publications, 2nd edition, 2002

Diamond, J and Diamond, E. Fashion Advertising and Promotion, Fairchild Publications, 1999

Drew, L. The Business of Fashion, Cambridge University Press, 1992

Easey, M. Fashion Marketing, Blackwell Science, Abingdon [England], 2003

Granger, M and Sterling, T. Fashion Entrepreneurship: Retail Business Planning, Fairchild Publications, New York, 2003

Gordon, S.S., Turn-of-the-century Fashion Patterns and Tailoring Techniques. Dover Publications, New York 2000

Hines, T. and Bruce, M. Fashion Marketing: Contemporary Issues, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2001

Hisrich, R.D. and Peters, M.P, Entrepreneurship, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2002

Malossi, G, Lupi, I and Kihlgren, S, The Style Engine: Spectacle, Identity, Design, and Business: How the Fashion Industry Uses Style to Create Wealth, Monacelli Press, New York, 1998

McRobbie, A, British Fashion Design: Rag Trade or Image Industry? Routledge, London, New York, 1998

Price, J. Grading techniques for modern design. Fairchild, N.Y., 1974

Ross, A. No Sweat: Fashion, Freetrade, and the Rights of the Garment Worker, Verso, New York, 1997

Time-Life Books. Basic Tailoring Time-Life International, Nederland's, 1975

Shaeffer, C.B. High-fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers: A Step-by-step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams, Buttonholes, Pockets, Collars, Hems and More. Rodale Press, NewYork, 1997

Solomon, M.R. and Rabolt, N. J. Consumer Behaviour: in Fashion, Prentice Hall, 2004

Wolfe, M. G. The World of Fashion Merchandising, Goodheart-Wilcox, Illinois, 2003

Risk assessment statement

You have an obligation to make yourselves familiar and adhere to workplace health & safety policy. Refer to the QUT Health & Safety web site:

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 05-Oct-2012