Unit 97 Fabric Manipulation

UNIT 97: FABRIC MANIPULATION
Unit 97:
NQF Level 3:
Fabric Manipulation
BTEC National
Guided learning hours: 60
Unit abstract
Textile designers and artists are continually striving to produce innovative designs and practical work. These designs can be used in functional applications, such as fashion, accessories, fabrics for the home and interiors. They can also be used in scenarios where the textiles work does not have a design-led function, such as freestanding structures, hangings and soft sculptures. In the field of textile design, practitioners explore and experiment with different ways of manipulating fabric. This provides them with information on the characteristics of fabrics, both synthetic and natural. This knowledge can then feed into the design process, as practitioners develop their ideas by considering what they have discovered. Interesting combinations of fabrics and techniques can provide an innovative basis for an artists, craftspersons or designers output and working practices. In this unit learners will work through a series of tasks that will provide them with knowledge about fabric manipulation. Through practical exploration they will learn how to recognise the characteristics of fabrics and yarns. They will also be introduced to a range of fabric manipulation techniques and processes. This will give them invaluable experience in working with equipment to produce samples and tests using fabrics. Learners will be taught how to evaluate their own work through analysis and review, and will feed this back into the design process. The ability to effectively consider one's own work is another important part of a practitioners skill set, as without it an artist, craftsperson or designer will be struggling to bring a critical viewpoint to their work, and may feel unsure of its worth. In this unit learners will be taught how to refine their ideas and select processes for further development. In this way they will engage with the different parts of the design process, and will be developing skills to produce their own work.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 2 3 Be able to explore properties and characteristics of natural and synthetic fabrics and yarns Know how to combine manipulation processes and techniques to produce ideas Be able to analyse and refine developmental studies to produce outcomes.
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Art and Design Issue 1 May 2007 Edexcel Limited 2007
Unit content
Be able to explore properties and characteristics of natural and synthetic fabrics and yarns Explore natural and synthetic fabrics and yarns: eg mesh, net, lace; papers, eg handmade, commercially made, different weights, different textures; synthetic fabrics, eg acrylic, viscose, PVC, Lycra, Gore-tex, satins, polyester; natural fabrics, eg cotton, wool, silk, suede, linen; fabricated materials, eg felt, rubber, plastic; woven structures, eg close, even, loosely knitted, plain, combined stitch, jacquard Properties and characteristics: appearance, eg opaque, transparent, weight, texture, shiny, matt; consider performance, eg strength, flammability, elasticity, durability, pilling
Know how to combine manipulation processes and techniques to produce ideas Techniques and processes: eg pleating, smocking, gathering, piping, cutwork and quilting; fraying, cutting, moulding, burning; constructing, assembling, joining; shaping, bonding, distressing; piercing, layering, displacing, removing threads
Be able to analyse and refine developmental studies to produce outcomes Analyse ideas: ideas for functional work, eg fashion, interior, accessory; ideas for non-functional work, eg free-standing structures, hangings, installations, soft sculptures Refine: eg successes in samples, tests and finished work; consider development areas in samples, tests and finished work; adapt design ideas and working practices in response to results from review; clarify intentions and working practices; use own views and views of others to inform decision making
Grading grid
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The criteria for a pass grade describes the level of achievement required to pass this unit.
Grading criteria To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to: M1 produce a considered range of tests and samples, developing effective ideas D1 To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to: show a sophisticated level of skill in manipulating a comprehensive range of fabrics to produce a creative and imaginative set of finished outcomes D2 evaluate and present final outcomes in an informed and innovative way.
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
P1
explore properties and characteristics of a variety of fabrics and yarns
P2
develop ideas by combining manipulation processes and techniques effectively evaluate and present final outcomes.
M2
consistently produce imaginative and diverse development work that shows skill and knowledge in adapting ideas
P3
analyse and refine developmental studies M3 to produce outcomes.
Essential guidance for tutors
Delivery Assignments for this unit should emphasise the development and communication of ideas through practical experimentation with media, materials, techniques and processes. Learning outcome 1 can be delivered through a series of tutor-led demonstrations, with learners then producing practical work. Tutors will need to provide learners with examples of work that explore yarns and fabric manipulation, and to demonstrate some of the techniques used to produce this work. In this way learners will gain the understanding and knowledge to enable them to produce work independently. Practical evidence should include sketchbook or journal work; a range of paper work and designs that demonstrate research and the exploration of ideas, and textile samples that show experimentation with a wide range of media, materials, manipulation techniques and processes. Learners will need to investigate synthetic and natural yarns and use the associated processes and equipment. Tutor demonstrations should include health and safety information and guidelines. Learners should record their findings and the results of ongoing evaluations from the beginning of the unit, to act as source material and a basis for the work to be produced for learning outcome 3. Learning outcome 2 should be delivered alongside learning outcome 1. As learners work through the various materials and processes they will have the opportunity to consider a range of results and generate ideas based on these. Tutors should support interesting and innovative attempts at combining different processes, provided that health and safety guidelines and conditions are not compromised. Part of this outcome links with learning outcome 3, in that learners will need to be involved in an ongoing evaluation of the techniques shown by the tutor, the examples of work they have seen, and the results of their explorations. From this process they will be aiming to develop ideas further, and to refine the range of their working practices. Evidence for learning outcome 3 will be gained through learners involvement in ongoing evaluation. Their thoughts, responses and conclusions should be clearly written up in their sketchbook or work journal, alongside technical information, and the results of test findings. Learners will need to be taught how to structure their ongoing reviews, as this is an important part of the unit as a whole, and not just the focus of this outcome. Learners should be encouraged to record both their creative intentions and purely technical information. Assessment To achieve a pass grade, learners must achieve the four pass criteria listed on the grading grid. For P1, learners will produce a basic range of samples and tests using natural and synthetic fabrics and yarns. The explorations will be obvious and there will be limited creative input.
For P2, learners will show a basic knowledge of manipulation processes and techniques. Learners will be able to develop a basic set of ideas by combining a limited range of manipulation processes and techniques. The range of techniques discussed and considered will be limited. Attempts at combining processes and techniques may have been tutor directed and ideas will be limited. For P3, learners will evaluate the strengths and development of all areas in their own work using basic language and showing limited comprehension. Language used will show some understanding of visual language but this will not be in any depth. Learners will be able to produce finished outcomes that use a basic range of ideas, materials and manipulation techniques. There will be some skill shown, but the range of outcomes will be limited, and there may be evidence of ideas and/or processes being abandoned without any in-depth enquiry. To achieve a merit grade, learners must achieve all of the four pass criteria plus the three merit grade criteria. For M1, learners will show individuality in reviewing the results of tests and samples to produce a wide range of effective ideas. They will be able to use language confidently, and will make clear references to visual language and formal elements that shows comprehension. For M2, learners will show skill and knowledge in adapting ideas, clearly based on findings from evaluations and review. Learners will be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the potential of materials and fabric manipulation techniques for adapting ideas. For M3, learners will consistently use in-depth critical and visual analysis when discussing their own work either verbally or in written form. There will be a confident use of language that shows understanding of formal elements. To achieve a distinction grade, learners must achieve all of the pass and merit grade criteria, plus the two distinction criteria. For D1, learners will show a high level of skill in manipulating a diverse range of fabrics and yarns. There will be a consistently thorough approach shown in all stages of experimentation and exploration. Learners will be able to produce creative work that shows imagination and creativity. The final outcomes will be coherent. For D2, evaluation and presentation will be informed and innovative. Links to National occupational Standards, other BTEC units, other BTEC qualifications and other relevant units and qualifications This unit primarily connects and provides essential skills for Unit 99: Textile Installation, Unit 102: Embroidered Textiles and Unit 103: 3D Sculptural Textiles. It may also link with units where manipulation techniques could be applied, such as specialist Unit 71: Exploring Specialist Textile Techniques, Unit 90: Surface Pattern for Fashion and Clothing, Unit 91: Pattern Repeat for Fashion and Clothing, Unit 92: Printed Textiles for Fashion and Clothing, Unit 100: Woven Textiles and Unit 101: Knitted Textiles.
Essential resources Learners will require access to studios for paper-based ideas development and workshops in the three textile areas of weave, print and knit. Learners will need sufficient access to each of these areas to allow time for experimentation. Access to sewing machines and equipment is essential. Learners should be inducted on all pieces of equipment and all aspects of health and safety that relate to the textile areas in which they will be working. Indicative reading for learners Books Colchester C The New Textiles: Trends and Traditions (Thames & Hudson, 1993) Geijer A A History of Textile Art (Sothebys Publications, 1979) Gillow J and Sentance B World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques (Thames & Hudson, 2004) Harris J 5000 Years of Textiles (British Museum Press, 2004) Perry E Exploring Textile Arts: The Ultimate Guide to Manipulating, Coloring and Embellishing Fabrics (Creative Publishing International, 2002) Wolff C The Art of Manipulating Fabric (KP Books, 1996) Websites Crafts Council Design Council Design Museum Victoria and Albert Museum Journals Fibre Arts USA International Textiles ITBD Publications Selvedge Selvedge Ltd www.craftscouncil.org.uk www.design-council.org.uk www.designmuseum.org www.vam.ac.uk
Key skills
Achievement of key skills is not a requirement of this qualification but it is encouraged. Suggestions of opportunities for the generation of Level 3 key skill evidence are given here. Tutors should check that learners have produced all the evidence required by part B of the key skills specifications when assessing this evidence. Learners may need to develop additional evidence elsewhere to fully meet the requirements of the key skills specifications. Communication Level 3 When learners are: participating in a group discussion on functional applications of fabric manipulation making a formal presentation on individual projects using samples to convey their meaning researching fabric manipulation processes and techniques to produce ideas synthesising information from research effectively writing up ongoing critical review and evaluation in journals. C3.3 They should be able to develop the following key skills evidence: C3.1a Take part in a group discussion.
C3.1b
Make a formal presentation of at least eight minutes using an image or other support material. Read and synthesise information from at least two documents about the same subject. Each document must be a minimum of 1000 words long. Write two different types of documents, each one giving different information about complex subjects. One document must be at least 1000 words long.
C3.2
Improving own learning and performance Level 3 When learners are: exploring properties and techniques of natural and synthetic fabrics and yarns through development of sample pieces producing a plan or proposal with targets using their plans to produce work safely and within identified time constraints critically considering their work, reflecting on and recording their discoveries reviewing and recording progress made producing effective samples evaluating finished pieces at close of the project. LP3.3 Review progress and establish evidence of their achievements. LP3.2 Take responsibility for their learning, using their plan, to help meet targets and improve their performance. They should be able to develop the following key skills evidence: LP3.1 Set targets using information from appropriate people and plan how these will be met.
Problem solving Level 3 When learners are: exploring properties and techniques of natural and synthetic fabrics and yarns in order to develop sample pieces combining manipulation processes and techniques to produce ideas submitting a plan or proposal analysing, reviewing and refining ideas and process deciding appropriate methods, using own views and those of others to inform decision making and clarify intentions reviewing progress and clarifying intentions reflecting and evaluating the success of the process reviewing the approach. PS3.3 Check if the problem has been solved and review their approach to problem solving. PS3.2 Plan and implement at least one way of solving the problem. They should be able to develop the following key skills evidence: PS3.1 Explore a problem and identify different ways of tackling it.
Working with others Level 3 When learners are: working as a group or team developing an action plan to identify responsibilities for a group assignment or scenario organising and carrying out the tasks as an effective group reviewing progress with peers and tutor evaluating the work undertaken and participating in a group discussion/critique. WO3.3 Review work with others and agree ways of improving collaborative work in the future. They should be able to develop the following key skills evidence: WO3.1 Plan work with others.
WO3.2 Seek to develop cooperation and check progress towards their agreed objectives.

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Guided learning hours: 60