| CODE | HPN2013 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Pattern Drafting Using Traditional and Digital Forms | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Health, Physical Education and Consumer Studies | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study unit will develop understanding, vocabulary and skills in relation to pattern drafting. Through practical application the concept of traditional drafting techniques, such as the flat pattern method will be introduced. Students will practise procedures involved in taking measurements and drafting basic block patterns altered to fit various figures. The general approach to the digital part of this study unit will be to develop understanding in computer-aided design (CAD) features and functions to create a set of "standard" digital patterns. Studies will include development of a basic flat pattern, to a "standard size" or previously developed measurements, analysing the pattern accuracy: explaining the construction points and positioning, then creating new pattern versions with different components. Study-Unit Aims: The overall aim of this study unit will be to develop understanding, vocabulary and skills in relation to pattern drafting. It will introduce the concept of flat pattern drafting through practical sessions, showing how to measure for patterns, how to make alterations and how to draft different fashion components such as skirts, blouses, one piece sleeve and waistcoats. The second part to this study unit aims to provide an overview of how CAD can be applied using the knowledge of traditional pattern drafting. Practicals will explore CAD features and functions to provide the necessary skills for digital pattern drafting. Emphasis will be placed on the principle processes of CAD application, whilst familiarising tools to achieve proficiency in the software. Focus will also be placed on the management of digital records whilst exploring and editing CAD entities. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Outline after a demonstration the procedure involved in taking measurements; - Identify through review of examples the principles of pattern alterations; - Examine the possibilities of CAD features and functions and show understanding through a record of work that identifies techniques and processes used throughout CAD studies. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Draft patterns of various garments, such as skirts, blouses, one piece sleeve and waistcoats; - Demonstrate understanding of CAD pattern drafting through the application of CAD techniques to complete an accurate flat pattern. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: The following are recommended as further reading only: - Aldrich W (editor) (1994) CAD in Clothing and Textiles, Blackwell Science ISBN 978-0632038930. - Burke S (2006) Fashion Computing: Design Techniques and CAD, Burke Publishing ISBN 978-0958239134. - Gray S (1998) CAD/CAM in Clothing and Textiles, Gower Publishing ISBN 978-0566076732. - Gray S (1992) The Benefits of CAD Design and Manufacture: Clothing and Textiles, Design Council ISBN 978-0850723076. - Kerwin, C. (1974). The Classic Technique. London: Time Life Books International. - Tyler D J (2008) Carr and Latham鈥檚 Technology of Clothing Manufacture (Wiley Blackwell ISBN 978-1405161985. Reading pack: - Compiled by Mrs. D. Micallef. Notes on tailoring in Women鈥檚 Garment . Books 1, 2 and 3. - Compiled by Mrs. D. Micallef. Defects and Remedies. Websites: - www.apparelmag.com - Website for Apparel magazine - www.apparelsearch.com/technology_clothing_ industry.htm - Directory for technology in the clothing industry - www.opitex.com - Manufacturer of 2D/3D CAD/CAM fashion and textile design software - www.textile-training.com - Huddersfield based centre with production and training facilities |
||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Practical and Tutorials | ||||||||||||
| METHOD OF ASSESSMENT |
|
||||||||||||
| LECTURER/S | Nicole Vella |
||||||||||||
|
The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication.
The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
|||||||||||||