Task A2 | R

​ esearch plan 
🔎 What? 
 
❗Why? 
 
Construct a research plan, which states and prioritizes the  You want to identify valuable sources of information to 
primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution  provide input for your project (now and later) and you want to 
to the problem.  make sure you balance your research efforts over the different 
areas of research that are needed.  

⚙ How? 
 
Adjust and extend the provided partial research plan in order to: 
● Identify​ primary and secondary sources that you could consult in order to be a knowledgeable designer in this project, 
ready to design and create. Use the following prompts: 
○ You can make observations, do measurements and experiments. 
○ You can interview (experienced) experts or other stakeholders in your project. 
○ You can survey your target audience. 
○ You can consult secondary sources. 
● Describe​ what you want to learn from each of these sources in detail. 
● Prioritize​ the importance of each part of your research (you may not have time to do it all!). 
● Research​ and find out the answers! P ​ resent​ all research notes from your research in the table below. This section can 
contain pieces of text directly copy-pasted from sources, results of surveys, photographs, transcripts of interviews etc. 

Research Plan + Research 

Research questions  What is the answer?  Where could I find an  Prioritiz
answer?   ation 
What type of source is it?  * = 
Primary or Secondary?  Good to 
know   
** = 
Useful   
*** = 
Directly 
useful   
**** = 
Vital  
 

PROPERTIES:  ● Cotton is prized for its comfort, easy-care, and  Online   *** 
[***] What properties (or  affordability and is ideal for clothing, bedding,   
towels, and furnishings. ​(Cotton Fibers)  Cotton Fibers and its 
characteristics) of a fabric 
● Characteristics of Cotton Fibers and Products  Properties 
determine what you can  ○ Comfortable to wear  (secondary) 
do with it?  ○ Natural, cellulosic fiber   
○ Absorbs water and “breathes”   
○ Slow to dry  Fabric Characteristics for 
○ Resists static electricity build-up  Garment Manufacturing 
○ Wrinkles easily  (secondary) 
○ Can withstand heat, detergents, and 
bleach 
○ About 20% stronger when wet than dry 
○ Will shrink unless treated 
○ Can be damaged by mildew 
○ Can be damaged by prolonged 
exposure to sunlight ​(Fabric 
Characteristics) 

DEFINITIONS​:  ● A fabric is a flexible material consisting of a network "Textile" ["Textile"].  

● What is a ​fabric​?   of natural or artificial fibers, such as ​Rayon. Linen.
Cashmere. Silk.Wool.
Wikipedia,​ Feb. 2020,
● Textile is a type of cloth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T
 ● What are  ● Different type of clothes eg. Business suit, shirt they  extile.
textiles​?  just Collectivel garments 
 
Accessed 20 Feb.
● What are  2020.  
 
garments​? 

MANUFACTURING  Cotton is a seed fiber and grows in warm climates.Cotton  1Textile School.  
● How are cotton  gins separate the fibers, called lint, from the seeds.The 
fibers are sent to a textile mill where carding machines 
"Cotton fibers and its
textiles made?   Properties" ["Cotton
turn the fibers into cotton yarn. The yarns are woven into 
● What are the  cloth that is comfortable and easy to wash but does  fibers and its
basic ​joining and  wrinkle easily.  Properties"]. ​Textile
assembly    
  School,​ 13 Mar. 2018,
methods​ to 
The dominant process in the assembly of garments is  www.textileschool.com
attach pieces of 
sewing. We can using s​ ome mentionable alternative /164/
fabric together?  methods of fabric joining: ​Fusing Welding Adhesives
Molding
  2cotton-fibers-and-its-
properties/. Accessed
24 Feb. 2020.
Merchandiser, Asst.
"Alternative Methods
of Fabric Joining."
Textilelearner,​
edited by Mazharul
Islam Kiron, July 2015,
textilelearner.blogspot.
com/2015/

07/alternative-methods
-of-fabric-joining.html.
Accessed 23 Feb.
2020.
TECHNIQUES AND  1. Cut out a piece of pattern paper and fold it in 1/2 What is a pattern   
TOOLS FOR MAKING  vertically. (Wikipedia) 
● How do you draw  2. Fold your garment in 1/2 vertically and pin along  
the seams.  
a ​sewing  3. Lay the item on the paper and pin it in place. https://www.wikihow.com/M
pattern​? What  4. Remove the item and draw a bold line over the ake-Your-Own-Sewing-Patt
are the key  one you traced. erns 
features of a  5. Draw a seam allowance around the pattern  
piece.  
good garment 
6. Draw a pattern piece for each section of your  
pattern?  garment. And Cut out each pattern pieces  
● What​ materials   
and tools​ do I   
have available for  Drafting a Pattern Using Your Measurements  
 
making my 
 
product? (see  ● Thread (polyester and cotton and waxed)   
Appendix A  ● Eyelets    
below)  ● Studs  Find in appendix A 
● Rivets 
● Snap fasteners 
● Velcro (sew-on and stick on) 
● Anything you request that is approved by the 
teacher. 
● Fabric glue 
● Contact adhesive (Elmer’s multi-purpose spray 
adhesive) 
● Sewing machine (Brother JA1450NT) 
● Needles 
● Seam ripper 
 ● Fabric shears 
● Rotary cutter 
● Hole punch 
● Rivet/eyelet setter and die 

CLIENT INFORMATION     
● Who could I 
design for?  
● What group 
(​target audience​) 
does this person 
represent?  
● What material 
properties or 
aesthetic factors 
need to be taken 
into account for 
this client? (What 
kind of colours   
and style do they 
like?) 

A2 Assessment 
Level  Descriptor  Typical features of student work 

0  The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below. 

1-2  The student ​states​ s​ ome​ research needed to  ❏ A limited amount of sources and information is stated which 
develop a solution to the problem, ​with  makes it difficult to find the answers to the research 
some guidance​.  questions. Some sections were incomplete. Be sure to review 
your work for completeness. 
❏ There is only one type of source used in your research. Both 
primary and secondary sources are needed. 
❏ You did not prioritize your research in your planning. 
Prioritization is important for organising your research. 

3-4  The student ​states​ the research needed to  ❏ Some sources and information are stated which makes it 
develop a solution to the problem, ​with  challenging to find the answers to the research questions. If 
some guidance.  you identify more sources, you will have a broader 
understanding of the research questions. 
❏ There is only one type of source used in your research. Both 
primary and secondary sources are needed. 
❏ You did not prioritize your research in your planning. 
Prioritization is important for organising your research. 

5-6  The student ​constructs​ a research plan,  ❏ A number of sources and information are stated. You 
which s​ tates​ and p
​ rioritizes​ the primary and  demonstrated that you can find the answers to the research 
secondary research needed to develop a  questions. Even more appropriate sources would strengthen 
solution to the problem, ​with some  your understanding. 
guidance​.  ❏ There are a few types of sources used in your research. 
Having a good variety of sources allows you to get 
information from different viewpoints. 
❏ You prioritized your research in your planning. 
 7-8  The student constructs a research plan,  ❏ An effective number of sources and information are stated. 
which s​ tates​ and p
​ rioritizes​ the primary and  You demonstrated that you can find the answers to the 
secondary research needed to develop a  research questions from a number of relevant sources. 
solution to the problem i​ ndependently​.  ❏ There is an excellent variety of types of sources used in your 
research. Primary and secondary sources provide a broad 
understanding as you move forward. 
❏ You prioritized your research in your planning. This will help 
keep you organised in preparing for the next step of the 
criterion. 

   
Appendix A: Tools and Materials (primary source) 
For this project, you will be provided with the materials and tools listed below. The list is not exhaustive but gives a good idea of 
what is reasonably available. It is up to you to figure out how to use and process them. You will have to make sure you understand 
the properties of the materials and tools you choose in order to make smart design choices for your product. 
 

Fabric and materials you need to provide yourself 

● Anything you can reclaim from garments otherwise thrown away. This will not be provided. You need to bring it in from 
home. 
● Straps, buckles, buttons etc that you can reclaim from garments otherwise thrown away. 
● Do not buy fabric! 
 

Tools and materials provided by the school 

● Thread (polyester and cotton and waxed) 
● Eyelets  
● Studs 
● Rivets 
● Snap fasteners 
● Velcro (sew-on and stick on) 
● Anything you request that is approved by the teacher. 
● Fabric glue 
● Contact adhesive (Elmer’s multi-purpose spray adhesive) 
● Sewing machine (Brother JA1450NT) 
● Needles 
● Seam ripper 
● Fabric shears 
● Rotary cutter 
● Hole punch 
● Rivet/eyelet setter and die