Course Title: Industry Engagement

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Industry Engagement

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2473

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

350T Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019

GRAP2473

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021

GRAP2473

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

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

Course Coordinator: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9232

Course Coordinator Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 513.03.01


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course has a strong focus on the capabilities and essential practical skills necessary to communicate and network with others working along the fashion industry supply chain to ensure design processes and outcomes meet requirements. This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience. In preparation of this subject you will be required to complete the WIL Ready Credential https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/short-courses/wil-ready. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

You will be assessed on your development of the following program learning outcomes:
2. Recogise and apply relevant technologies in the fashion design and production sector of the industry
4. Communicate effectively and collaboratively using written and oral methods in a team environment relevant to fashion practice
6. Work with others in a range of roles and context, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness
7. Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in your own work and working as part of a team.
 


Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Engage in and demonstrate professionalism in a range of work placement activities.
2. Select and effectively use various modes of communication systems and procedures.
3. Apply negotiation and communication skills to establish and build industry networks.
4. Reflect and report on professional practices in line with workplace requirements.
 


Overview of Learning Activities

In this course you will be involved in theoretical and practical tasks. You will be required to undertake on-site or simulated work placement within a recognised fashion or clothing related business.
You will also be required to undertake research to develop appropriate reports relating to communicating with and working in the fashion industry.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.  The University Library has extensive resources for [discipline] students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/cat.php?cid=29914

The Library provides guides on academic referencing https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Assessment for this course will cover theoretical and practical components, including an industry work placement.

It may include written & electronic reports to strengthen your professional network and job-readiness

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment

Assessment Type Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) related assessments Assessment
Weighting
1. LinkedIn Profile  CLO 2,3 25%
2. Job Preparation CLO 2  35%
3. Industry Ready CLO 1,2,3,4 40%