|
All About Textiles Series
All About Textiles Series
All About Textiles Series
|
|
Animation in Multimedia
+
The program takes students through the elements of creating a successful animation. Beginning with the various methods of creating an animation, the program then explores the stages and aspects of animations, including character development, backgrounds, adding sound and voice and the use of wire frame in 3D work. We look at the various roles in an animation team, including producers, directors, computer technicians, artists and voice actors and some applications of animation such as computer games, advertisements and film.
The program takes students through the elements of creating a successful animation. Beginning wit...
|
|
At the Cutting Edge
Lasers in Design Technology
+
These days, lasers are industrial cutting tools, but they have also made their way into high school design and technology classes. In this program we see how lasers are used in industry, how they can be used in schools, then see how their use is integrated into two very different projects.
These days, lasers are industrial cutting tools, but they have also made their way into high scho...
|
|
Fashionable Business
Young Designers, New Labels
+
The fashion industry is renowned for its competitiveness. So how do emerging fashion designers get a foothold when there's so much competition? In this program we introduce three emerging fashion labels and the designers behind them. It examines the elements of design and manufacture design inspiration, the different types of fabrics used in manufacture, and the marketing and branding of the labels.
The fashion industry is renowned for its competitiveness. So how do emerging fashion designers ge...
|
|
Smart Textiles
+
Smart textiles possess enhanced functionality because of the integration of electronics, chemicals, metals or polymers with regular fibres. This program gives a brief overview of the development of ?smart? textiles since the 1950s through to the 21st Century. The role of nano particles is explained; cutting edge innovations from RMIT and Nano Technology Victoria are featured and viewers are challenged to ponder the ethical considerations of smart textiles development.
Smart textiles possess enhanced functionality because of the integration of electronics, chemical...
|
|
Testing Textiles
+
Textiles need to be rigorously tested before they hit retailers? shelves. In this program we look at different tests carried out on fabrics. We visit industrial textiles laboratories who are testing for flammability, abrasion and pilling, tear and tensile strength, burst and drape testing, as well as tests for care labelling, e.g. shrinkage and colour fastness. We also look at tests for high performance wear.
Textiles need to be rigorously tested before they hit retailers? shelves. In this program we look...
|
|
Textiles - Industrial Printing And Dyeing
+
This program examines industrial methods of printing and dyeing. Using several examples, we look at" screen printing, including flatbed, carousel and roller, as well as transfer printing and flocking.
This program examines industrial methods of printing and dyeing. Using several examples, we look ...
|
|
Textiles - Mass Production - Systems And Technique
+
Showcasing the latest industrial techniques, this program offers students a fantastic insight into textile manufacturing processes. We look at: Commercial production methods and systems, including job, batch, quantity/mass production and JIT; Pattern laying - both hand and digitised; Cutting/marking up; Assembly; CAD/CAM is in quality control and management information systems; Globalisation of the textile industry - including overseas factory visits; Case studies including production of baseball hats, sky-diving suits, airline seat covers, quilted covers, sweatshirts and more.
Showcasing the latest industrial techniques, this program offers students a fantastic insight int...
|