Textiles
and Society
Length: 3-4 pages typed.
Marks
/ value: 15% of Semester mark.
Date due: Week 3,
Term 3.
Purpose of this assignment
Students will learn about the changing nature of work
within the Australian textile industry and will assess the impact of textile
innovations on textile end use.
5.1.2 Justifies
the selection of textile materials for specific end uses.
5.3.2 Evaluates
the impact of textiles production and use on the individual consumer and
society.
5.3.1 Analyses the influence of historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives on textile design, construction and use.
Task:
Students will research the employment of out-workers
in the textile industry and investigate a recent textiles innovation. Students
will also research 3 areas of industrial legislation.
Marking criteria:
Each research topic will be marked out of 10.
Students will be marked on their ability to source appropriate information with
the required depth and write a report in their own words. Your bibliography
will be worth 5 marks.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Part 1:
Research the topic of out-workers being used in the
textile industry. Most of your information should be about Australia. Write a
one to two page report that details working conditions of out-workers, rates of
pay, the types of designers that employ them and government strategies to
overcome this problem. You may use case studies.
Part 2:
Research one recent (in the last 15 years or
currently being researched) textiles innovation. Present a one-page report
outlining the innovation (what, when, how, who) and its impact on the textile
industry and consumers. Some ideas for innovations include (there are many
others):
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Sportwool Pro.
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Pollution reduction techniques in processing.
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The fast skin suit.
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Machine washable wool.
§
Antimicrobial textiles to reduce infection rates in
hospitals.
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New nonwoven fabrics.
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New fibre/fabrics such as Tencel or Microfibre.
§
Smart or intelligent textiles eg the Levis/Phillips
ICD + Jacket with built in mobile phone, MP3 player and keypad.
§
Survival suits for extreme conditions.
Part 3: (10 marks)
Using Australian information sources provide
definitions for these areas of industrial legislation:
§
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
§
Antidiscrimination.
§
Equal employment opportunity for women (EEO).
Part 4: (5 marks)
Compile a correctly written bibliography of
your information sources.
Information on these topics can be sourced in the
Library from the technology encyclopedias in the Reference section and information
books on the 677 shelves. You can also use the Internet, Electric
Library and
textile industry journals.
Information should be chosen from a variety of
sources in the form of relevant text, diagrams and pictures. Make notes from
the resources you use.
Decide on the necessary parts for each of your
topics. Combine your notes into sentences and paragraphs in your own words and
arrange your information using headings and subheadings.
Type or write your reports clearly on A4 paper and
place in a plastic slip. Present each report on a new page and include a
properly written bibliography.
Marking guidelines
Advanced
|
Report about out-workers covers all aspects of
conditions, pay, designers using them and government strategies. Report is
detailed, written in own words and draws information from a
variety of sources. It will probably include case studies. A suitably recent innovation is chosen and
researched in detail including a thorough explanation of the impact on the
textile industry and consumers. All definitions used in Part 3 are from Australian
sources and explain the term fully. The student has thought carefully about
the possible benefits for both employer and employee. |
|
Highly competent |
Report about out-workers covers conditions, pay,
designers using them and mentions government strategies. Report is fairly
detailed, written in own words and draws information from a
number of sources. It may include case studies. A suitable innovation is chosen and researched. The
impact on the textile industry and consumers is mentioned. All definitions used in Part 3 are from Australian
sources and explain the term adequately. The student has listed benefits for
both employer and employee. |
|
Competent |
Report about out-workers covers conditions, pay,
designers using them but may not include government strategies. Report is
relevant, mostly written in own words and draws information
from at least two sources. It may include case studies. A suitably recent innovation is chosen and
researched in reasonable detail, but may not include the impact on the
textile industry and consumers. The definitions used in Part 3 are not all from
Australian sources. The student has mentioned some benefits for employer and
employee. |
|
Developing |
Report about out-workers covers some of the
following: conditions, pay, designers using them and government strategies.
Report is brief and draws information mainly from one source. An innovation is briefly explained but impact on
consumers and the industry is not covered. Not all definitions in Part 3 are completed. The
impact on employer and employee is either partly done or not done at all. |
|
Experiencing Difficulty |
Information is brief and superficial with some
sections not attempted. Student has not used adequate sources and has copied
or made up answers. |