83882 Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 2
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Recommended studies:
successful completion of 83621 Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 1
Description
This subject enables students to advance techniques learnt in 83621 Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 1. Students continue to learn how to use the principles of patternmaking and garment construction to further interpret complex fashion design ideas into realisable garment outcomes. Students are introduced to advanced garment forms, and continue to investigate material qualities essential to understand in order to create accurate and professional fashion garments. Students learn to create complex garment components in both flat pattern and three-dimensional garment forms. In this subject, students learn how to apply and translate these principles into their own individual garment design outcome, based on a complex garment type.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Utilise effective time management to meet deadlines and tasks set. |
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| 2. | Learn the value and importance of taking risks, decision making and challenging boundaries. |
| 3. | Self-direct learning and in-class participation demonstrating progress each week. |
| 4. | Gain appropriate levels of technical skills in patternmaking and construction. |
| 5. | Apply accuracy, rigour and care in documentation of patternmaking and construction techniques with independent research included and referenced. |
| 6. | Apply accuracy, rigour and care shown in finished patterns and sample garments demonstrating professionalism in presentation. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate the ability to acquire, use and integrate relevant technical skills into creative projects. (P.2)
- Effectively manage time to complete projects with accuracy, rigour and care (P.4)
- Analyse and synthesise knowledge in both visual and written forms to undertake in-depth research. (R.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
Studios are practice-based and delivered face-to-face with a 1.5 hour patternmaking class and a 1.5 hour construction class per week. Patternmaking is held in room 681B and construction is held in the Sewing Workshop. All students must be accredited to use the workshop.
All classes require preparatory work in the form of pattern preparation, sample garment preparation, sourcing materials and notions, pre-reading or viewing, documentation and reflection on studio and workshop activities.
This subject incorporates a range of teaching and learning strategies which includes discussions, demonstrations, studio activities, construction and patternmaking problem solving and making. Assessments are project-based, combining in-class demonstrations and individual learning.
The subject culminates in a project whereby the student develops a professional pattern and garment from their own design (Fashion Cultures Undo-Reform garment). This project requires students to project manage their process, working with tutor advice and feedback to develop their garment and pattern.
Journals record technical processes and steps, through annotated drawings, photographs, written notes and reflections. A separate journal is required for patternmaking, construction, and Assessment 3. The assessment 3 journal (Undo-Reform project) documents the process of recreating your garment and should include both the patternmaking and construction processes. The journals are submitted on Canvas as a pdf.
Content (topics)
1. Understand more complex methods of pattern manipulation in relationship to fashion design.
2. Demonstrate through the completion of project work, machine and construction skills.
3. Operate workshop machinery safely.
4. Develop an understanding of the different methods of construction for specific fabric types.
5. Apply skills and knowledge gained in the subject into finished designed garments.
6. Critically analyse and reflect on pattern and construction practices, including time-management of processes.
7. Source and reference information.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Pant and Shirt - Patternmaking
| Intent: | Assessment 1 Brief can be downloaded from Canvas. This includes complete information for this assessment. This assessment task introduces students to methods of patternmaking with a focus on pants and shirts. Students will learn new terminology and build on prior learning to create patterns for pants and shirts, and toiles for these garments. A patternmaking journal forms part of this submission. The journal build upon research methods used in 83621, advancing these resources with new techniques. In-class progress is taken into consideration for this assessment. It involves students demonstrating weekly attendance, time management by undertaking preparatory activities, weekly progression in class and responding to feedback. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 3, 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): P.2, P.4 and R.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Exercises | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Pant and Shirt - Construction
| Intent: | Assessment 2 Brief can be downloaded from Canvas. This includes complete information for this assessment. This assessment task introduces students to garment construction techniques with a focus on pants and shirts. Students will learn new terminology and build on prior learning to construct samples with various finishes as well as pant and shirt garments. A construction journal forms part of this submission. The journal builds upon research methods used in 83621, advancing these resources with new techniques. In-class progress is taken into consideration for this assessment. It involves students demonstrating weekly attendance, time management by undertaking preparatory activities, weekly progression in class and responding to feedback. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 3, 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): P.2, P.4 and R.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Exercises | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Undo-Reform Garment
| Intent: | Assessment brief 3 can be downloaded from Canvas. This includes complete information for this assessment. This assessment task introduces students to methods of reverse-engineering a garment, building upon the skills learnt throughout 83621 and 83882. Students are required to project manage their pattern and garment construction, working with their tutor for approval of any ideas for development or alterations. Students are required to refer back to their construction and patternmaking journals as resources, as well as to independently research alternative finishes and techniques for application. A final pattern (in cardboard) and final garment are submitted, alongside documentation of process, decision-making and final outcomes in the Undo-Reform journal. In-class progress is taken into consideration for this assessment. It involves students demonstrating weekly attendance, time management and project management, demonstration of weekly progress and meeting project milestones. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 3, 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): P.2, P.4 and R.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Exercises | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 40% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment. If you are away it is recommended to email the Subject Co-ordinator in advance, providing doctor's certificates where possible.
Recommended texts
All recommended texts and resources are available in Canvas. Relevant texts, websites and videos are available weekly in Canvas modules. Other recommended texts can be found in the Reading List on Canvas.