Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Education
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Textiles and Clothing 2Unit Code
CSC3275Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
In this unit the relationship between garment style, fabrics, embellishments and construction techniques will be studied. Students will produce quality garments using construction techniques that are frequently used in Home Economics classrooms. They will select appropriate methods in regard to fabric, garment style and function. Students are advised that this unit will attract a small incidental fee for coursework materials.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from CSC1175
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Assess the fit of garments and carry out alterations to improve fit.
- Construct garments from a variety of fabric constructions, including knits.
- Critically evaluate the standard of construction used to complete a range of clothing.
- Design and adapt basic commercial patterns to meet the needs of a specific purpose.
- Interpret pattern symbols and instructions to accurately construct garments using a commercial plan.
- Investigate and construct a variety of embellishments suitable for the classroom.
- Select appropriate clothing construction techniques for style, end use and fabric.
Unit Content
- Clothing Construction: Construction techniques related to fabric, aesthetics and function; use of standards for and assessment of construction techniques.
- Commercial Patterns: Various brands and types, pattern sizing, pattern markings and instructions, relationship between pattern choice and fabric selection.
- Embellishment techniques: use of dyes, machine and hand techniques, application of different textiles.
- Garment Fitting: Principles of fit, methods of garment fitting, wearing and style ease, analysing fit by grain, wrinkles and garment structure, principles and methods of garment alteration.
- Knits: Special requirements, suitable construction techniques and sewing equipment.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and demonstrations, collaborative group work and discussions, use of multi media technology, garment construction workshops, embellishment portfolio.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Portfolio | 1a.) Woven garment: 1b.) Knit garment | 70% |
| Portfolio | Embellishment Skills | 30% |
Text References
- Zieman, N. (2004). Sew with confidence: A beginner's guide to basic sewing. Iola Wisconsin: Krause Publications.
- (2003). The complete book of sewing. A practical step by step guide to every technique (Rev. ed.). London: Dorling Kindersley.
- Singer. (2005). The complete photo guide to sewing. Chanhassen, Minnesota: Creative Publishing International.
- Reader's Digest Association. (2003). New complete guide to sewing: Step-by-step techniques for making clothes and home accessories. Pleasantville, New York.
- Mccormack, G.M. (2002). The ultimate sewing book. London: Collins and Brown Limited.
- Huxley, S. (1996). Sewing secrets from the fashion industry. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press.
- Betzina, S. (2002). Power sewing: Step by step. Newtown, CT: The Tauton Press, Inc.
Website References
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Education
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Textiles and Clothing 2Unit Code
CSC3275Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
In this unit the relationship between garment style, fabrics, embellishments and construction techniques will be studied. Students will produce quality garments using construction techniques that are frequently used in Home Economics classrooms. They will select appropriate methods in regard to fabric, garment style and function. Students are advised that this unit will attract a small incidental fee for coursework materials.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from CSC1175
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Assess the fit of garments and carry out alterations to improve fit.
- Construct garments from a variety of fabric constructions, including knits.
- Critically evaluate the standard of construction used to complete a range of clothing.
- Design and adapt basic commercial patterns to meet the needs of a specific purpose.
- Interpret pattern symbols and instructions to accurately construct garments using a commercial plan.
- Investigate and construct a variety of embellishments suitable for the classroom.
- Select appropriate clothing construction techniques for style, end use and fabric.
Unit Content
- Clothing Construction: Construction techniques related to fabric, aesthetics and function; use of standards for and assessment of construction techniques.
- Commercial Patterns: Various brands and types, pattern sizing, pattern markings and instructions, relationship between pattern choice and fabric selection.
- Embellishment techniques: use of dyes, machine and hand techniques, application of different textiles.
- Garment Fitting: Principles of fit, methods of garment fitting, wearing and style ease, analysing fit by grain, wrinkles and garment structure, principles and methods of garment alteration.
- Knits: Special requirements, suitable construction techniques and sewing equipment.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and demonstrations, collaborative group work and discussions, use of multi media technology, garment construction workshops, embellishment portfolio.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Portfolio | 1a.) Woven garment: 1b.) Knit garment | 70% |
| Portfolio | Embellishment Skills | 30% |
Text References
- Zieman, N. (2004). Sew with confidence: A beginner's guide to basic sewing. Iola Wisconsin: Krause Publications.
- (2003). The complete book of sewing. A practical step by step guide to every technique (Rev. ed.). London: Dorling Kindersley.
- Singer. (2005). The complete photo guide to sewing. Chanhassen, Minnesota: Creative Publishing International.
- Reader's Digest Association. (2003). New complete guide to sewing: Step-by-step techniques for making clothes and home accessories. Pleasantville, New York.
- Mccormack, G.M. (2002). The ultimate sewing book. London: Collins and Brown Limited.
- Huxley, S. (1996). Sewing secrets from the fashion industry. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press.
- Betzina, S. (2002). Power sewing: Step by step. Newtown, CT: The Tauton Press, Inc.
Website References
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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