13CPD

13 Pattern Drafting (13CPD)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Vicki Dixon.

13 Pattern Drafting

If you have the desire to design and make your clothes from scratch, then pattern drafting is the course for you.

Course Components

  • Learn to measure accurately
  • Carry out technical calculations
  • Develop basic pattern blocks
  • Manipulate blocks to create original designs
  • Use trade practices to gain skills needed for tertiary study

Course Overview

Term 1
Pattern blocks for women's wear. 13387 Level 3, 6 Credits. During this term, you will learn the techniques and principles of pattern-making. You will draft a skirt and a dress to a standard size 12 as required by the standard. You will then either use the knowledge gained to adapt the pattern to your measurements or you will draft again to create a custom fit garment.

Term 2
Garment blocks for Children's wear Unit 2835 level 3, 6 credits. This term our focus is on Children's wear. You will create blocks for Children's wear and follow these up by making a small range of coordinated garments for a specified child or to a standard size.

Term 3
Garment blocks for Men's wear. 13388 Leve 3, 6 Credits.
To create men's wear blocks you must make a shirt, and trousers to a standard size.

Term 4
Manipulating patterns to realize personal designs
In term 4 you will have the opportunity to create patterns for your own needs.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Some sewing experience helpful

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Take Home Component Cost

Description Type Value
Take Home Component Non-Voluntary $100.00
$100.00

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 18 credits

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 6
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 13387 v4
NZQA Info

Construct pattern blocks for women's outerwear


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 6
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0