Course Title: Plan and style merchandise photo shoots
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: MKTG8027C
Course Title: Plan and style merchandise photo shoots
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5381 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Sam Falanga
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4670
Course Contact Email: samuel.falanga@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Justin Compton
justin.compton@rmit.edu.au
Monday-Wednesday & Friday
Please contact the teacher via email
Nominal Hours: 70
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 required.
Course Description
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to plan a photo shoot in response to a brief and then style the shoot for photography. You will learn about the styling industry including working with key stakeholders to produce styled photoshoots.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
SIRRMER008 Plan and style merchandise photo shoots |
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Element: |
1. Determine creative direction of photo shoot. |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Plan photo shoot. |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Determine photo shoot resource requirements and ensure required resourcing is available within allocated budget. 2.2. Create a brief of images to be captured during photo shoot. 2.3. Document a photo shoot schedule and communicate key roles and responsibilities to relevant personnel. 2.4. Identify potential photo shoot issues and undertake contingency planning to minimise impact. 2.5. Seek privacy agreements and permissions from talent involved in photo shoot as required. |
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Element: |
3. Style photo shoot. |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Access photo shoot location and identify and address any health and safety risks. 3.2. Style merchandise and props according to agreed styling and photo shoot plan. 3.3. Review and adjust lighting to enhance photo shoot in consultation with photographer and other personnel as required. 3.4. Provide clear direction and instructions to photo shoot talent and other personnel involved in photo shoot as required. 3.5. Adjust styling throughout photo shoot to meet creative brief. 3.6. Confirm photos listed in brief of images are captured. 3.7. Finalise photo shoot and restore photo shoot location to original condition. |
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4. Review images. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will either take place in a studio using industry standard tools and resources, or on location. You will complete exercises and industry style projects.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities will include:
- Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects - class exercises
- practical demonstrations and workshops.
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- guest speakers.
Out of class activities may include:
- Online investigation
- Gallery/Exhibition visits
- independent research and planning.
- sourcing outfits and locations.
- site visits.
- independent project based work
- meetings with talent, photographers, assistants.
- prop making.
Teaching Schedule
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Semester 1 Teaching Schedule 2021 |
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Week 2 |
- Discuss sources for Models and Hair & Make up - Discuss Locations - Present shoots for inspiration |
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Week 4 |
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Week 5
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Present Fashion on Location Part A to Teacher in a 1 on 1 |
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Week 6
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Week 8 |
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Week 9 |
Self Directed learning.
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Week 10 |
Self Directed learning.
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Week 11 |
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Week 12 |
Self Directed Learning
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Week 14 |
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Week 15 |
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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.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students are encourged to have a Pintrest page and Instagram and to follow local and international industry stylists and talent agencies
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You are advised to look at the Canvas Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will also have access to the University library extensive resources and provides specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through;
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Visual Merchandising Subject Guide
http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising
Magazines including; Vogue Living, Elle Decor, Belle, Real Living, Inside Out, Vogue Australia, Vogue Paris and Vogue Italia
Guides on academic referencing
http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
Subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills. Assessment tasks may include: report writing, practical in class exercises and on location practical exercises.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
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 for Assessment
Exercises & Assessment Tasks to be completed to be completed:
Exercises:
1 x Stylist + Websites Task. S/NS. Due Week 2
1 x Curate your Folio. S/NS. Due Week 14
Assessment Tasks:
Assessment Task 1
1 x Fashion/Photo shoot On Location - Due Week 15
Students will develop mood boards and concepts, source location, props etc, plan and style the photographs.
Assessment Task 2
Knowledge Questions - Due Week 14
Further information about these projects will be presented in class.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency is available from 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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