Course Title: Fashion Practice Research Communication
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Fashion Practice Research Communication
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2847 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
350H Fashion & Textiles |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Laura Gardner
Course Coordinator Phone: By email
Course Coordinator Email: laura.gardner@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: B008.012.006
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
Successful completion of GRAP2838 Fashion Practice Research Strategies
Course Description
In this course you will plan, undertake, and communicate a small self-directed research project of your choice connected to your emerging design practice.
This course is taught alongside your studio course and will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of your emerging design practice and how it is positioned within social and cultural contexts. You will develop and apply research skills in ‘data’ gathering, reflective practice, analysis, and communication of research findings appropriate to fashion and textiles design. You will also be introduced to a range of creative practice research communication approaches.
Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. See the WAM information web page for more information.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
PLO2: Develop critical and ethical strategies to practice and communicate your knowledge of fashion in a global context
PLO5: Articulate complex design ideas and communicate professionally and effectively to a range of audiences, markets and personas
PLO7: Critically reflect on your practice in fashion to develop independent thinking, sound judgement and ethical responsibility
PLO8: Undertake research into contemporary fashion design practice and theory to explore possible industry and career directions
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1: Initiate, develop and bring to completion a research project in fashion design, both independently and in consultation and collaboration with other researchers in the field
CLO2: Gather, analyse, assess and communicate knowledge gained through research, in a form appropriate to the nature of the research project
CLO3: Critically analyse the relationship between fashion design research and fashion design practice, and knowledge of the role and importance of ethics and responsibility to a research project
Overview of Learning Activities
Your learning will be facilitated via a range of in-class and online activities that will require both individual and collaborative engagement. Class activities promote your ability to explore design, investigate, analyse and understand fashion practice.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student website.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Assessment tasks are directly aligned with each Course Learning Outcome.
Assessment Tasks:
Assessment Task 1: Research Project Plan (20%), CLO 1
Assessment Task 2: Progress Review (10%), CLO 2
Assessment Task 3: Communication of Research Project (70%), CLOs 1, 2 & 3
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
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 the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.