Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Fashion Product Ranging

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2434

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

350T Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019

GRAP2434

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021

GRAP2434

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 2 2024,
Sem 1 2025,
Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Julie Dugandzic

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9107

Course Coordinator Email: julie.dugandzic@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: E-mail for appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will learn the elements and principles of design and trend forecasting and the impact on process fashion design construction. You will analyse the needs of consumers in a given market, interpret mood, colour, fabric and trims to develop your design concepts and recommendations for fashion product.

You will be given opportunities to work collaboratively in groups to create product designs with an awareness of cost requirements.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes for AD030 Associate Degree in Fashion:

1. Identify and reflect on the influence, impact and diversity of the fashion industry in a local and/or global context.

2. Investigate and interpret historical and contemporary trends in design, materials, and trims in fashion locally and globally.

3. Work creatively to apply solutions to fashion design, production and distribution issues within sustainable, ethical and socially responsible frameworks

7. Collaborate and contribute responsibly in diverse settings, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Explore fashion trend influences and their application on contemporary fashion ranges.
    2. Demonstrate understanding of key principles of design and how they inform the building of a product range for a brand and target market.
    3. Use relevant digital tools to communicate design elements. Work collaboratively to present concepts to peers


Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning activities will consist of the following:

  • Face to face teaching: to develop knowledge of underpinning concepts
  • Personal study: using textbooks, journal articles and the internet to reinforce and broaden your understanding
  • Personal research: to become familiar with recent developments and discoveries
  • Industry engagement: industry visits and/or guest speakers may be organised to further enhance application of knowledge
  • Group work & peer teaching to broaden your understanding

Additional Support

RMIT’s Study Support can provide a range of specific services to aid your study.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact Equitable Learning Services for further information.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The library provides guides on academic referencing along with specific subject guides.
A library subject guide that you may find useful is Fashion & Textiles
https://rmit.libguides.com/fashion-and-textiles

The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites.

You can find more information on Library resources and services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Online learning tools and content

As a student in this program, you may access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas).
https://rmit.instructure.com

Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT


RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and well-being so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and well-being (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-values/respect-for-australian-indigenous-cultures

Computer laboratories with printing facilities are available on campus for students to use at any time that classes are not scheduled.
Access to these facilities on the Brunswick campus are in Building 512.01.022 during normal university hours


Overview of Assessment

This course offers a range of assessment under the Authentic Assessment framework. This can include opportunities for collaboration on problem solving activities that are reflective of industry based scenarios. Using artefact assessments where practicable, students will experience simulated environments that assess the application of underpinning knowledge and technical skills to resolve assigned tasks. Along with written and oral assessments students will have ample opportunity to demonstrate the depth of their learning, critical reflection and team work.
It will be your responsibility to meet all the required deadlines.
To pass this course you must achieve a minimum grade of 50%.
Assessment marks will be added together across all submitted assessments and your final total mark must be equal to, or greater than 50%.

Assessment Task 1: Fashion Era Research
Weighting 20% (Group)
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2,3

Assessment Task 2: Fashion Trends
Weighting 35% (Individual)
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,3,

Assessment Task 3: Design & Present Concepts
Weighting 45% (Group)
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2,3