Drafting of basic sleeve block
Students should be able to enumerate the body parts to be measured for drafting the sleeve block.
draft the sleeve block ..
Drafting of shirt block
Students should be able to identify the bodyparts to be measured.
draft the front and back bodice blocks.
Drafting of bodice block
explain how to solve three figure problems using styles.
describe how to solve figure problems using styles.
Choice of styles
Students should be able to identify styles’ suitable for various figure types.
describe how to solve figure problems using styles.
Fabric selection for the various figure types
Students should be able to identify colours suitable for the various figure types.
describe textures appropriate for the various figure types.
distinguish between design/pattern suitable for the various figure types.
Figure types
Students should be able to state the three main figure types.
identify the variation of the figure types.
Design and construction of upholstery frames
Design a simple upholstery item.
Describe the methods of framing for upholstery work.
Traditional and modern padding material
List traditional padding materials and modern padding materials.
State the characteristics of the materials.
Machine Tools used in upholstery construction
Describe different types of upholstery machines.
Identify various types of upholstery machines and state their uses.
Tools used in upholstery construction
List, describe and sketch upholstery tools and state their uses.
Meaning of forms and upholstery
Define upholstery and explain the forms of upholstery.
Furniture construction
Describe the different methods of furniture construction.
Sketch different methods of furniture construction.
Construct different types of furniture items involving the methods of furniture construction.
Stages in furniture design
State the different stages in design.
Explain the different stages in design.
Design and produce simple furniture item.
Design items applying the elements and principles of design.
Design fundamentals
List elements of design.
State and explain principles of design.
Differentiate between element of design and principles of design.
Portable power tools and their operations
Explain Portable Power Tools.
Differentiate between portable power tool and machine tool.
State the types of portable power tools and their uses.
Operate portable power tools.
Screws types & uses
List different types of screws.
Sketch each type of screw and state its uses.
Describe the method of driving screw.
Drive in screws properly.
Nail and their uses
List different types of nails.
Sketch different types of nails and state their uses.
Illustrate different methods of driving nails
Wood adhesives
Define the term adhesive.
State different types of adhesives and their characteristics.
Explain the use of each of the adhesives.
Prepare glue for use.
Manufactured boards
Define manufactured board.
State different types of manufactured boards and their uses.
State different methods of producing manufactured boards.
State advantages of manufactured board.
Portable Power Tool Safety
State portable power tool safety rules and regulations.
State specific portable power tool safety rules and regulations.
Observe portable power tool safety rules and regulations during use.