Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2012

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

Rationale

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The sequence of six Design Studio units is fundamental to the course and focuses on the integration of design principles and approaches with the practical skills and conceptual understandings of garment design and construction. KFB202 builds on skills developed in KFB101, KFB102 and KFB200.

Aims

This unit aims to develop a combination of initiative, creativity self-reliance and advanced technical skills.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. locate and synthesise information in order to support conceptual ideas
2. develop advanced solutions to design ideas by responding to the requirements of a brief
3. apply advanced knowledge and skills of pattern engineering and garment construction

Content

Unit content may include:
Design Development and Application, Pattern and Clothing Technology, CAD software for the Fashion industry.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Lectures, supervised studio practice, discussion, formative tasks with feedback, critique and analysis.

Assessment

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

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during class and in stage 2, Sample Review.
Weight 0%.

Creative Work - Stage 2
(Formative) Sample Review
Within stage two you will be asked to pattern cut and toile nominated design ideas selected from stage one design presentation. Verbal formative feedback will be provided on key fabrication elements of the sample.
Weighting:0%
Relates to learning outcomes: All
Group or Individual: Individual
Due Date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Design Selection
Description: Within stage one you will be required to respond to a specified brief to develop design ideas for prototyping in stage two. This assessment will involve advanced research, design development, and both visual and oral presentation skills.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early/Mid Semester

Assessment name: Final Presentation
Description: The project will culminate in a studio presentation of your body of work including your prototype garment and supporting design research and visual presentation.
Relates to objectives: All
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

There is no set text for this unit.

Recommended References

Armstrong, Helen Joseph. Patternmaking for fashion design / Helen Joseph-Armstrong. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2006.

Armstrong, Helen Joseph. Draping for apparel design / Helen Joseph-Armstrong.
New York : Fairchild Publications, c2000.

Aldrich, Winifred. Metric pattern cutting for women's wear / Winifred Aldrich.
5th ed. Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008.

Aldrich, Winifred. Fabric, form, and flat pattern cutting / Winifred Aldrich ; book design, photography, and computer graphics by James Aldrich. 2nd ed.
Ames, IA : Blackwell Pub., 2007.

Aldrich, Winifred. Metric pattern cutting for menswear : including unisex clothes and computer aided design / Winifred Aldrich. 4th ed. Oxford ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2006.

Barlup, Judy.Pants design and construction / Judy Barlup.Revised ed.
Bellevue, Wash. : Unique Techniques, c2002.

Bryant, Michele Wesen.The spec manual / Michele Wesen Bryant, Diane DeMers.2nd ed.New York : Fairchild Publications, Inc., c2006.

Campbell, Hilary. Designing patterns: A fresh approach to pattern cutting
Cheltenham, UK Chapman & Hall 1980.

Haggar, Ann. Pattern cutting for lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear / Ann Haggar.2nd ed. Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2004.
Hostek, Stanley.Men's custom tailored pants / by Stanley Hostek.
Seattle, Washington : Tailor-Craft, 1975.

Knowles, Lori A. The practical guide to patternmaking for fashion designers : menswear. New York : Fairchild ; London : Troika [distributor], 2005.

Minott, Jan.Pants and skirts fit for your shape / Jan Minott.2nd ed.
Minneapolis, Minn. : Burgess Pub. Co., 1974.

Sew terrific pants with Marianne Spruyt [videorecording].
Carrum Downs, Victoria : M.A.R.S., n.d. 1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.

Stanley, Helen. Flat pattern cutting and modelling for fashion. 3rd ed. Thornes, 1991.

Risk assessment statement

Safe operating procedures for machinery will be covered in the initial workshop classes. The requirements relating to Workplace Health and Safety will also be explained in these classes.

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: 28-May-2012