SHS3 Design And Communication Technology · Semester 2 Week 15: Garment Design Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.3.LI.1 - Grade patterns to different sizes

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain pattern grading and state at least two reasons why grading is important in garment production.
Read and interpret a standard size chart to identify body measurements for at least three different garment sizes.
Grade a basic skirt or bodice pattern from one size up or down by at least two sizes using a base pattern as a guide.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to produce a manually graded pattern set and present their findings to the whole class.
Justify the choice of grading increments used on a pattern, referencing the standard size chart.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Extended Drawing (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Garment Design Technology (3.3)
Content standard: 3.3.3.CS.1 - 3.3.3.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding and techniques in conceptual and geometrical drawings in designing garments. 3.3.3.LO.1 Use the principles and skills of concept sketches, object manipulation and geometrical drawings to design garments for different vocations.
Indicator: 3.3.3.LI.1 - Grade patterns to different sizes
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 15 (Week 35 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 105

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group work/Collaborative Learning: Let learners in groups explain pattern grading in different sizes using the standard size charts through the use of videos, photographs, drawings, and charts and present their findings in a whole class discussion.

Research, Group work, Experiential learning: Help learners in their groups to find out the importance of grading patterns in sizes with the use of internet surfing, videos, photographs and drawings. Let the learners examine the various garment sizes that can be graded during garment design and pattern making. Generate a manual or digital chart of grading, sizing and their importance/uses. Present their reports in a whole class discussion

Project based learning, Group work: Pair learners and ask them to identify their various partners sizes on the standard size chart and make patterns for them using a base pattern as a guide.

Assessment (3.3.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Sketch pad
- Pair of scissors
- Cutting knife
- Fabrics
- Access to internet
- LCD projector
- Photographs
- Drawings
- Measuring tape
- charts
- papers