Course Title: Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: GRAP6971C
Course Title: Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5401 - Diploma of Fashion Styling
Course Contact: Anni Juracich
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9236
Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Natalie Prygodicz
Nominal Hours: 50
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
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Course Description
In this course you will investigate, evaluate and analyse global design trends and the effect they have on contemporary fashion. You will investigate popular culture, look at forecasting trends and manage style realisation in the form of a photo shoot around a predicted trend.
This unit is delivered and assessed with GRAP5362C (BSBDES602) Research global design trends and GRAP5361C (BSBDES601) Manage design realisation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTFD5025 Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs |
Element: |
1. Identify influences on contemporary fashion |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Investigate significant influences on contemporary fashion 1.2 Identify what role these influences play in contemporary fashion preferences |
Element: |
2. Use fashion reference sources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify ways that current theories of fashion are adopted and disseminated 2.2 Identify the role of contemporary media and its function in the process of the fashion being adopted and disseminated 2.3 Research a current fashion trend and analyse the role of a specified media type on its adoption and dissemination |
Element: |
3. Investigate fashion forecasting |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify purposes of fashion forecasting 3.2 Identify and compare different sources of information used when predicting future fashion directions 3.3 Predict future trends and provide illustrations with evidence to support predictions 3.4 Present research and ideas for future fashion trends using communication tools and presentation skills appropriate to fashion industry |
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
Learning activities will include:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- design activities or projects
- peer learning
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
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 |
STARTING |
TOPIC |
ACTIVITIES |
01 |
04 Jul |
Origin of a Trend: Introduction and course overview What are fashion trends? What is the purpose of forecasting? |
Fashion trend group activity Activity - discussing and identifying relevant trends for the styling sector. |
02 |
11 Jul |
Origin of a Trend: How are trends created? Origins, history & cycles. |
Learning activity: origin of a trend Trend in history/ the fashion trend cycle/ Bubble Up – Trickle down. |
03 |
18 Jul |
Origin of a Trend: Significant influences on contemporary fashion. |
Learning activity: Fashion trend influencers |
04 |
25 Jul |
Origin of a Trend: Trends and media: how do media channels help adopt and disseminate trends |
Learning Activity: Trends and media ASSESSMENT 1 DUE: Origin of a Trend |
05 |
01 Aug |
Trend to concept: Introduction WGSN |
Forecasting agencies Identify WGSN’s Trend Forecasts Students to research each trend and present in groups. Learning activity: Trend selection and analysis. |
06 |
08 Aug |
Trend to concept: External influences |
Learning activity: develop ideas to find external influences Analyse other influences and crosscheck trends. Research |
07 |
15 Aug |
Trend to concept: Developing a personalised concept |
Class time to finalise Assessment 2 ASSESSMENT 2: Trend to Concept - Part A (Visual Diary/ Research) |
08 |
22 Aug |
HELP ME WEEK |
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29 August - 02 September: Mid-semester break | |||
09 |
05 Sept |
Trend to concept: Visual material - boards |
Class time to work on presentations Introduce Assessment 3 |
10 |
12 Sept |
Trend to concept: Presentations |
ASSESSMENT 2: Trend to Concept - Part B (Visual and Oral Communication) Students to present Assessment 2 Peer and individual feedback |
11 |
19 Sept |
Trend and Concept Realisation: Trend research and practical application. |
Class time to work on trend research Teams |
12 |
26 Sept |
Trend and Concept Realisation: Trend research Concept development |
Students to work on Final Concept – Mood board. |
13 |
03 Oct |
Trend and Concept Realisation: |
Students to work on final presentation material. Garment sourcing Concept presentation 5-minute oral presentation and feedback |
14 |
10 Oct |
Trend and Concept Realisation: |
Class time to work on Assessment 3 |
15 |
17 Oct |
ASSESSMENT 3: Trend and concept realisation |
Final presentations |
|
16 – 17 |
24 Oct – 4 Nov |
Feedback and Resubmission Weeks
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject 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 Know How workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops
The Study Support Hub One on One
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Fashion styling library guide;
https://rmit.libguides.com/c.php?g=928317&p=6710138
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
Assessment Task 1 – Origin of a Trend: This assessment is about using the acquired knowledge of fashion theories to analyse and understand the adoption and dissemination of new fashion trends. More specifically, this is about researching a trend, analysing its main characteristics, describing the influences that shape it and understanding the role of the media in popularising and spreading the trend. Due Week 4.
Assessment Task 2 – Trend to Concept: As stylists, you need to be able to understand how formal trend forecasting services work, analyse their forecasted trend reports, relate them to what is happening around you and interpret these trends into your own personalized theme. The purpose of this assessment is to guide you in preparation for your final concept boards and editorial shoot at the end of the semester. Part A Due Week 7 - Part B Due Week 10.
Assessment Task 3 – Trend and Concept Realisation : In this assessment, you will bring together your knowledge of identifying current trends and predicting future fashion influences to showcase your styling skills in a real-life brief/situation. You will collaborate with an industry partner to apply the skills and knowledge required to manage the process of taking a project from concept to final realisation in the form of an event. Due Week 15.
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 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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