ONLINE ASSESSMENT OF THE GARMENT PATTERN MAKING KNOWLEDGE
ONLINE ASSESSMENT OF THE GARMENT PATTERN MAKING KNOWLEDGE

Summary/Abstract: Garment pattern making is a complex activity in which the aesthetic principles are interpreted and transposed in different contour lines, by taking into account the properties of the fabrics and the shape of the human body. Each shadow and line from the fashion sketch must be very well understood and used in the design process, so that the final product will have similar aesthetical characteristics with the initial sketch. The traditional method used in 2D pattern making is the flat one, in which the contour lines are drawn in a block after some calculations have been made. The structure and the complexity of the mathematical relations used to determine the dimensions of the constructive segments are influenced by: the position of the constructive segment onto the body, the shape of the body or the geometry of the outline boundaries, the constructive and aesthetical properties of the model for which the patterns are designed and the experience of the designer in "reading and interpreting" the sketch. In the 3D pattern making process, the patterns are generated from a 3D shape. The draping method is one of the oldest methods used to generate the garment pieces by molding, cutting and pinning the fabric to a mannequin or on a person. The style of the lines and the details of the construction of the drape are carefully marked and removed. The pattern making course delivered at the Faculty of Textiles, Leather and Industrial Management from Iaşi, Romania aims at providing strong knowledge concerning the principles of designing apparel products by taking into account the body shape outlines, the properties of the fabrics and the characteristics of the model. The students have a different rhythm in working and understanding the information taught by the teacher and for this reason, it is necessary to develop alternative teaching and assessment methods during the classes. The paper presents a set of online tests concerning the self-assessment of pattern making principles. The tests have been developed by using the Hot Potatoes program, which offers flexibility in creating various types of questions, and provides an area to insert images and video files, with or without audio support. The users have the possibility of checking their answers one more time in case of a wrong choice, without being warned by the computer.

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