Course Title: Fashion Design Studio 4

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Fashion Design Studio 4

Credit Points: 24.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2244

City Campus

Undergraduate

315H Architecture & Design

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 2 2011

GRAP2244

City Campus

Undergraduate

350H Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014

GRAP2668

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

350H Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2019

Course Coordinator: Peter Boyd and Sonya Kraan

Course Coordinator Phone: 9925 3890 and 9925 9261

Course Coordinator Email: peter.boyd@rmit.edu.au and sonya.kraan@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 08.12.006 and 511.03.06

Course Coordinator Availability: By Appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You should have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite course GRAP2243 Fashion Design Studio 3 before you commence this course.


Course Description

This the first of a suite of three studio courses that allow you to experience and test a range of fashion practice models. The individual studio emphases will draw on the experience and design practice of the respective studio leader and will frame the approach taken to classes and projects. Research, design methods, production techniques, presentation and communication of your work and ideas will align with the area of specialisation. The range of studio offerings will be based around a concept, a technique or a specific genre of fashion.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
1. Operate professionally critically, and ethically in local and /or global practice within fashion design or across design boundaries
2. Gain insight into your own creativity, and develop efficient work practices to allow you to plan, produce and deliver fashion projects either as an independent design practitioner or in a team environment within a small, medium or large organization
3. Apply conceptual, critical and creative thinking that addresses relevant issues and informs imaginative and innovative design proposals, so you can make advanced decisions independently with clarity and maturity.
4. Apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge across the fashion discipline –
5. Reflect upon and assess the global context of the fashion system, so as to apply your advanced skills for life-long learning and enable you to confidently contribute to an industry that is always evolving
6. Engage in research within the broader context of design, utilising digital and information systems, discipline specific discourse, conceptual frameworks, evaluation of relevant issues and with reference to the work of others in the field
7. Demonstrate a highly developed fluency in articulating ideas, clear arguments and rationales that effectively present design proposals and solutions to team members, clients, consultants, other design teams, and government and community stakeholders.

 


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Undertake individual research into a given field of enquiry underpinned by knowledge through making
  • Formulate and articulate a set of project specific design principles
  • Design through application of your research and specified design principles
  • Prototype design outcomes using processes of making relevant to the studio specialisation
  • Articulate your own innovative design proposals
  • Apply skills in creative conceptual thinking


Overview of Learning Activities

Fashion Design Studio 4 will provide students with a diverse range of learning experiences. These experiences will combine self-directed research, analysis, reflection, peer interaction and discussion with staff-led presentations. Seminars and studio workshop sessions conducted by staff and industry practitioners provide the platform for information sharing, analysis and evaluation of concepts.


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.

RMIT Library provides extensive resources for fashion and textiles students.

Search the library and consult the Fashion and Textiles subject guides for more information.

The library also provides guides on academic referencing and assistance is available via phone, chat and email.

Watch this short video on Getting started with fashion and textiles library resources

 

 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment may include panel assessment and progressive assessment tasks throughout the project.  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 adjust aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Manager or the 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

The statement of student responsibilities summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described online at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy