Course Title: Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: MIET7615C

Course Title: Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 


This unit is a core within the Diploma of Fashion Styling and must be successfully completed to achieve this qualification.

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

Kate Clarke

kate.clarke@rmit.edu.au

Samanatha Seary

samantha.seary@rmit.edu.au

 

 

 

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 is no pre-requisite for this course.

Course Description

This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to work with a range of software packages used in the fashion styling industry. You will learn to identify the types and sources of information needed when working in this industry and use appropriate tools to access, create, manipulate and store this information.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN2014 Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

Element:

1. Prepare to operate computing technology

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets and work instructions

1.2 Identify computing technology relevant to work role and its impact on work role and workplace outcomes

1.3 Identify computing technology that is suitable for performing work tasks

1.4 Identify information and data that need to be accessed, enter and stored, and source of that information and data

1.5 Identify key features of technology, and ergonomic conditions and procedures for start-up and shutdown

1.6 Identify relevant software application menus, functions and commands to locate, input and store information and data

1.7 Identify skills required for software application and source training or support if required

Element:

2. Access information and data

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Navigate relevant software application menus, functions and commands to locate information and data

2.2 Retrieve information and data according to workplace procedures

2.3 Manipulate information and data to produce reports, using required numerical operations

2.4 Check to confirm that information and data meet work requirements

Element:

3. Input and store information and data

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Use required software menus, functions and commands to enter and manipulate information and data

3.2 Enter, remove and change information and data

3.3 Save information and data, and store in file structure according to workplace requirements

3.4 Follow procedures for shutting down, logging off and exiting computing technology

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in all the  elements (+ performance criteria) listed for this unit within a fashion styling context.


Details of Learning Activities

Throughout this course, you will engage in various learning activities in a 'face-to-face' format which will include the following:

  • class exercises to review demonstrations & discussions
  • practical demonstrations 
  • independent project-based work

 


Teaching Schedule

WEEK

DATE

TOPIC

ACTIVITIES

1

  

Introduction to course

  • Course overview
  • Introduction and Discussion of Assessment 1, 2 & 3
  • Deliver Assessment 1: Respond to a Brief
  • Intro to Styling for Print Media:
    • Advertising Campaigns
    • Media platforms / mediums
    • Commercial styling
    • Job opportunities
  • What is a brief?
    • What information is included
    • Who is the client?
    • Who are the stakeholders?
  • Establishing rapport with the client
    • Strategies
    • Communication
    • ‘The Pitch’
Delivery of outcomes 

2

   Styling for Web: E-Commerce Styling
  • What is E-commerce styling?
    • Discuss purpose, audience and reach
  • Activity: E-commerce styling research
Activity: Create mood boards for concept and resources required. Present to class.  

3

   Project Management
  • Project Management
    • Procedures, processes and responsibilities that are relevant to managing a project
  • Creating a Project Plan
    • Deliverables
    • Timeline
  • Resource requirements

4

  

Resource Management
  • Resource Management
    • Props
    • Negotiating prices
    • Budget
  • Maintaining the Project Plan
    • Updating timelines and changes to project
    • Contingencies
    • Maintaining budget constraints
Communication with client

5

  

Advertising Campaigns:

The Poster

Assessment 1 Due

  • Deliver Assessment 2: Produce Print Media
  • Exploration of styling in Print Media and Advertising Campaigns
    • Advertorials
    • The Poster
    • Collateral
  • Activity: Research posters – the application and context (e.g. diptych, triptych, colours, negative space, talent, design)
  • Activity: Research collateral campaigns
  • Building your team of collaborators
  • Preparation for Stakeholder / Client meetings

 6

   Liaising with Stakeholders and collaborative team
  • Stakeholder Meeting Template 1 Completed in class
  • Team meetings
  • Organise and conduct team meetings for assessment

7

   Concept Proposals 
  • Concept Proposals Presented
  • Stakeholder Meeting Template 2 Completed in class
 

8

   HELP ME WEEK Seek assistance and support for your assessment tasks. 

9

  

Invoicing
  • Creating an Invoice
    • Documenting hours
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Getting paid

Follow up team meetings for assessment

10

  

Advertising Campaigns:

The Promotional Video

 Assessment 2 Due

  • Deliver Assessment 3: Create a Promotional Video
  • Intro to Styling for Film and TV:
    • Props
    • Costume / wardrobe
    • Art Direction
    • Set Design
    • Film and TV trends – how has this sector changed?
  • What is a Show Reel and a Promotional Video?
    • Activity: Research and discover 3 different styles in class and describe and analyse their brand identity.
  • Story boarding processes
    • What is a story board?
    • How to design cells
    • Activity: Story Board – research, brainstorm and explore different ideas for your promotional video

11

   Developing the Project Plan
  • Your Style Formula:
    • What is your brand identity?
    • How do you want to be represented as a stylist?
    • Creating a narrative with still and moving imagery
  • Developing a Project Plan
    • Deliverables
    • Work breakdown
    • Timelines
    • Budget
    • WH&S / Risk Management
    • Reporting and record keeping
    • Resources
  • Online Project Management Tools
  • Excel Online

12

   Concept Proposals
  • Concept Proposals Presented
  • Stakeholder Meeting Template 1 Completed in class

13

   Monitoring and Maintaining the Project
  • Stakeholder Meeting Template 2 Completed in class
Monitoring the Project

14

   Self-Evaluations 
  • Stakeholder Meeting Template 3 Completed in class
  • Sign off for final edits
Reflection and review process

15

   Presentations

Assessment 3 Due

Present the final Promotional Video in class and receive feedback 

16

   Feedback and Resubmission Week

 

17

   Feedback and Resubmission 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

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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Knowledge Questions 

 

 

Assessment 2: Respond to a Brief 

 

 

Assessment 3: Produce Print Media 

 

Assessment 4: Promotional Video 


Assessment Matrix

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

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

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.

Assessment Feedback: 

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

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

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

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

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC 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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