Foot Wear Production  ·  Level 5
Footwear Design And Pattern Cutting
Chapter 2: Identify design resources
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⚑ What you will be able to do

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify the right personnel needed for different design resources and requirements.
  • Choose the appropriate design media that fits the specific design needs.

These skills will help you work confidently with your team and tools to create successful footwear designs in the real world.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Collect and Organize Footwear Design Resources

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Design And Pattern Cutting
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Collect and organize a comprehensive set of footwear design resources including 3 magazines, 2 catalogues, sample swatches, and digital files on USB as per the given specifications.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Measuring tape 1500mmFootwear design magazines
USB flash drive with digital design filesFootwear design catalogues
Pen and pencil setFootwear design sample swatches
Notebook for notes and sketches
Computer with internet access
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Footwear design magazines3 Pcs per Candidate
2Footwear design catalogues2 Pcs per Candidate
3Footwear design sample swatches1 bag per 4 Candidates
4USB flash drive with digital design files1 Pc per Candidate
5Notebook for notes and sketches1 Pc per Candidate
6Pen and pencil set1 set per Candidate
7Measuring tape 1500mm1 Pc per Candidate
8Computer with internet access1 Pc per 2 Candidates
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Observe Safety and Presentation
Appropriately wore PPE (dust coat, safety boots)
(Award 1 mark for correct PPE usage, zero otherwise)
1
Correctly observed safety on self and colleagues
(Award 1 mark for adherence to safety protocols, zero otherwise)
1
Handled tools and equipment safely
(Award 1 mark for safe handling, zero otherwise)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 2: Prepare Work Area
Arranged magazines, catalogues, and sample swatches neatly on the workbench
(Award 2 marks for correct arrangement and cleanliness)
2
Ensured computer and USB drive were ready and functional
(Award 1 mark for readiness and functionality)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 3: Identify and Collect Design Resources
Collected 3 footwear design magazines
(Award 1 mark for correct quantity and relevance)
1
Collected 2 footwear design catalogues
(Award 1 mark for correct quantity and relevance)
1
Collected sample swatches correctly
(Award 1 mark for correct collection and handling)
1
Downloaded and saved digital design files onto USB
(Award 2 marks for correct downloading and saving)
2
Sub-Total5
TASK 4: Organize and Label Resources
Organized physical resources systematically in the notebook or designated area
(Award 2 marks for neat and logical organization)
2
Labeled all collected resources clearly
(Award 1 mark for clear and accurate labeling)
1
Recorded relevant notes and sketches in the notebook
(Award 1 mark for relevant and legible notes)
1
Sub-Total4
TASK 5: Housekeeping and Storage
Cleaned up the work area after the task
(Award 1 mark for cleanliness)
1
Properly stored the magazines, catalogues, and sample swatches
(Award 1 mark for proper storage)
1
Safely stored digital files and USB drive
(Award 1 mark for safe storage)
1
Sub-Total3
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All required design resources collected as per the quantities specified
(Award 2 marks for completeness)
2
Physical resources neatly arranged and labeled
(Award 2 marks for neatness and clarity)
2
Digital design files correctly saved and accessible on USB
(Award 2 marks for digital file accuracy and accessibility)
2
Sub-Total6
GRAND TOTAL24
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Analyze and Categorize Footwear Design Inspiration Samples

Foot Wear Production · Level 5
Footwear Design And Pattern Cutting
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Analyze and categorize 5 footwear design inspiration samples by style, material, and function using the provided worksheet.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Magnifying glassFootwear design inspiration samples
Measuring tape (metric)Design analysis worksheet
Pen and pencil
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Footwear design inspiration samples (various styles)5 Pcs per Candidate
2Design analysis worksheet1 Pc per Candidate
3Magnifying glass1 Pc per Candidate
4Measuring tape (metric)1 Pc per Candidate
5Pen and pencil1 set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Candidate Presentation and Safety
Appropriately wore PPE (dust coat, safety boots)
(Award 1 mark for correct PPE use or zero)
1
Correctly observed safety for self and colleagues during sample handling
(Award 1 mark for safe handling or zero)
1
Correctly handled tools and equipment safely
(Award 1 mark for proper tool handling or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 2: Prepared Work Area and Materials
Arranged footwear samples and tools neatly on the workbench
(Award 1 mark for neat arrangement or zero)
1
Ensured work area was clean, well-ventilated and free from hazards
(Award 1 mark for safe and clean environment or zero)
1
Sub-Total2
TASK 3: Identification and Categorization of Design Resources
Correctly identified footwear style categories (e.g. casual, formal, sports)
(Award 2 marks for accurate style identification or zero)
2
Correctly identified materials used in each sample (e.g. leather, synthetic, textile)
(Award 2 marks for correct material identification or zero)
2
Correctly identified functional features (e.g. waterproofing, sole type, fastening)
(Award 2 marks for correct functional feature identification or zero)
2
Sub-Total6
TASK 4: Documentation and Reporting
Accurately completed the design analysis worksheet with all required details
(Award 2 marks for complete and accurate worksheet or zero)
2
Neatly presented written observations and categorizations
(Award 1 mark for neat and legible writing or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
TASK 5: Observed Housekeeping Procedures
Cleaned workbench and returned samples to storage
(Award 1 mark for proper cleaning or zero)
1
Properly disposed of any waste materials
(Award 1 mark for correct waste disposal or zero)
1
Stored tools and equipment correctly after use
(Award 1 mark for correct tool storage or zero)
1
Sub-Total3
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Design analysis worksheet accurately completed with correct style, material, and function categorization for all 5 samples
(Award up to 5 marks based on accuracy and completeness)
5
Clear, neat, and professional presentation of findings
(Award up to 2 marks for presentation quality)
2
Sub-Total7
GRAND TOTAL24
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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Am I competent?

At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:

  • Identify the right personnel needed for different design resources and requirements.
  • Choose the appropriate design media that fits the specific design needs.

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

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