Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: EMPL7114C

Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5336 - Diploma of Fashion Styling

Course Contact: Paul Castro

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rachel Howard 
rachel.howard@rmit.edu.au

Paul Castro
paul.castro@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will undertake work experience with in the fashion styling industry. It will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge to undertake work, communicate and network with others in the fashion styling industry.             


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTFD4006 Interact and network with fashion industry participants

Element:

1 Prepare to interact with others in the fashion industry

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify roles of different fashion industry participants and the routine industry communication channels and tools that are appropriate

1.2 Identify the information needs of fashion industry participants for design, procurement, production and marketing processes

1.3 Identify communication protocols, workplace practices and quality standards of different industry participants

1.4 Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

Element:

2 Communicate design concepts and production requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use industry appropriate language and terminology to interact and communicate with fashion industry participants

2.2 Identify objectives and processes for communicating design concepts effectively and apply appropriate communication channels and tools

2.3 Apply knowledge of roles and information needs of different industry participants to communicate production requirements

2.4 Seek and respond to feedback to assess if communication of design concept and production requirements is effective, and incorporate feedback into future communication

2.5 Seek assistance from appropriate personnel with specific and relevant expertise to deal with any communication difficulties or barriers

2.6 Document information and outcomes of communication, and maintain records

Element:

3 Develop and maintain effective industry networks

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Apply understanding of scope and role of different industry participants to develop networks for relevant areas of operation

3.2 Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant industry participants

3.3 Gather and store up-to-date information about key industry participants to maintain business intelligence and sustain networks

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C5336-Diploma of Fashion Styling. This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.

Learning activities will include:

  • class exercises to review class presentations
  • peer learning
  • class presentations
  • group discussion
  • online videos or tutorials
  • independent and team research
  • independent project-based work
  • discussion posting and comments online
  • practical placement
  • networking


Teaching Schedule

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. 

Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher. 

 

WEEK

CONTENT

ACTIVITIES

01

Defining our Industry:

  • Course overview 
  • WHS – Keeping work safe 
  • Introduction and Discussion of Assessment 1, 2 & 3 
  • Deliver Assessment 1: Prepare to Interact with Others in the Fashion Industry
  • Breaking down the fashion industry  
    • practitioners (participants) 
    • disciplines 

02

Defining our Industry:

  • Fashion Industry Areas
  • What are the areas within the fashion industry you can explore?

03

Defining our Industry:

  • Fashion Industry Roles
  • What are the roles within each area of the fashion industry?

04

Defining our Industry:

  • How the fashion industry areas work together – hierarchy? 
  • How do fashion stylists work with these areas?
  • Who will give you the brief? 
  • How and when will the different promotion methods be in needed and how this impact on your role 
  • How do we communicate –  
    • Written (email / briefs)
    • Visually

05

Work Placement:

  • Industry knowledge
  • Canvas Quiz

06

Work Placement:

  • Industry knowledge
  • Stylists in Australia research activity

07

Work Placement:

  • Scoping the Market – Who will you do your placement with?
  • What styling discipline do they focus on? 
  • How do they promote themselves on social media? 
  • Which brands do they work for? 

08

Work Placement:

  • Communicating with your Stylist
  • How will you get them to take you on board?

09

Work Placement:

  • Carrying out your placement
  • How to get your documents in order?

10

Work Placement:

  • Assessment 2 Due

Assessment 2: Due

Deliver Assessment 3: Work Placement

11

Reflection:

  • Building and maintain your networks
  • How to maintain your networks 
  • How to build new networks 

12

Reflection:

  • Keeping updated with Industry changes
  • Finding resources that keep you connected

13

Reflection:

  • Writing a reflection
  • Keys areas – who what where and how? Your analysis of this experience 
  • How to structure your reflection 

Assessment 1: Due

14

Reflection:

  • Presentation of Assessment task 3

Assessment 3: Due

  • Learning from your peers learning

15

Reflection:

  • Feedback
  • Setting up your practice for the industry

16

Feedback Week


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit Assessment


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria

Assessment Task 1: You will use a project from this semester to show how you’ve created an opportunity within the fashion styling industry. You will show the process from concept to marketing of the final outcome and how you can successfully communicate to achieve the best result.You will research the required roles for your project and create a job post calling for collaborators to work on your project. Due Week 13

Assessment Task 2: This short answer knowledge assessment task will contribute to you being deemed competent in this unit. This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of interacting and networking with fashion industry participants. Due Week 10

Assessment Task 3: Work placement is an opportunity for you to build your connections and gain experience in the fashion styling industry. You will need to perform a variety of tasks and collect evidence of your work placement. A minimum of hours must be completed – either with one company or several companies. Your placement will be secured through your own initiative. Due Week 14


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.  

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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