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Introduction to Garment Construction
SHE level
1
SCQF credit points
20.0
ECTS credit points
10.0
Module code
M1N525549
Module Leader
Laura Hardingham
School
Glasgow School for Business and Society
Subject
Fashion and Marketing
Trimester
A (September start)
Summary of content
This level 1 module introduces the student to industrial garment producton, machinery, methods and practices and aims to develop the basics of sewing constructon techniques through studio practice. An understanding of the 5 main component parts of garment construction industrial machinery thread type needle type seam classifcations stitch classifcations and their suitability to fabric choices for a 'fit for purpose' outcome will be developed. This knowledge and understanding will be applied in a variety of industrial garment construction techniques in practical classes. Fabric knowledge will be further developed from the IT module through the recogniton of suitable fabrics and qualities which effect garment shape and construction. In additon this module examines relevant quality issues within the fashion industry. PRME - The principles of responsible management will be adopted within this module through the use of ethically sourced materials in the producton of samples where possible. By demonstratng a socially responsible attude in professional practice.
Module details
Module structure
Activity
Total hours
Lectures
6.00
Tutorials
6.00
Practicals
36.00
Independent Learning
102.00
Assessment
50.00
Assessment methods
Component
Duration
Weighting
Threshold
Description
Course Work001
100
35
individual portfolio of 2 garments and production pack - 4 pages