83881 An Introduction to Patternmaking and Construction
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 114 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM90644 Core Subjects BDesign Fashion and Textile Design
Description
This subject aims to provide students with the basic technical skills and abilities essential to begin interpreting design into a 3D form. Students participate in workshops that incorporate flat pattern making and garment construction where they learn the various techniques, finishes and specifications required to generate design ideas and concepts into realised outcomes.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | understand garment pattern blocks and how they relate to the human body |
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| 2. | adapt patternmaking skills to achieve specific outcomes |
| 3. | identify specific garment features and pattern shapes in order to construct them |
| 4. | demonstrate basic methods of garment construction and finish variations |
| 5. | operate workshop machinery safely |
| 6. | develop an understanding of the different methods of construction for specific fabric types |
| 7. | sourcing and referencing of information. |
Teaching and learning strategies
Delivery will be two hours patternmaking and two hours constitution workshops. Face-to-face classes incorporate a range of teaching and learning strategies including lectures, discussions, studio activities and student presentations. These are complemented by independent student reading, reflection on studio work, and individual project work.
Content (topics)
This subject is facilitated through participation, demonstration, interactive tutorial workshops and supervision. Subject content includes students being introduced to the basic fundamentals of garment construction and flat patternmaking. Content will include;
- Drafting basic pattern blocks.
- Dart and pattern manipulation.
- Seams construction and appropriate garment finishes.
- Construction techniques of basic garments and designs.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Skirt Module
| Weight: | 40% |
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Assessment task 2: Bodice Module
| Weight: | 40% |
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Assessment task 3: Garment Research File
| Weight: | 20% |
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Required texts
UTS Coursework Assessment Policy and Procedures Manual
Joseph-Armstrong, H. 2010, Patternmaking for Fashion Design, 5th Edition, Pearson Education, Australia
Readers Digest, Complete Guide to Sewing, Reader's Digest, Australia (any edition)
Recommended texts
Aldrich, W. 2008, Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear, 5th ed., Blackwell Publishing, Oxford
Aldrich, C. 2007, Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting, 2nd ed., Blackwell Publishing, Oxford
Chunman Lo, D. 2011, Pattern Cutting, Laurence King Publishing Ltd, London
Fischer, A. 2009, Basics: Fashion Design 03: Construction, AVA Publishing, Switzerland.
Liechty, E. Pottberg, D. Rasband, J. 2006, Fitting & Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach, Fairfield Fashion & Merchandising Group, New York.
Oakley Smith, M. 2010, Fashion: Australian & New Zealand Designers, Thames & Hudson, Australia.
McKelvey, K. 2006, Fashion Source Book 2nd ed., Blackwell Science.
Shaegger, C.B. 2001, The Couture Sewing TechniquesI, Taunton Press.
Skills Institute Press, Illustrated Guide to Sewing: A Complete Course on Making Clothing for Fit and Fashion, Fox Chapel Publishing, East Petersburg.
Sorger, R. & Udale, J. 2006, The Fundamentals of Fashion Design, AVA Publishing, Switzerland
Stecker, P. 2009, The Fashion Design Manual 2, Palgrave Macmillan, South Yarra.
Szkutnicka, B. 2010, Technical Drawing for Fashion, Laurence King Publishing Ltd, London.
Williams, K. & Carroll, J. 2009, Pocket Study Skills: Referencing & Understanding Plagiarism, Palgrave Macmillan, UK
References
Websites
http://www.style.com
http://thecuttingclass.com
WGSN (access via the UTS Library website, on-campus only)