Course Title: Fashion Logistics & Distribution

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Fashion Logistics & Distribution

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2446

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

350T Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2019

GRAP2446

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021

GRAP2446

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Julie Dugandzic

Course Coordinator Phone: +613 9925 9107

Course Coordinator Email: julie.dugandzic@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: E-mail for appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course, you will acquire the skills and knowledge to learn to source materials and resources for production of fashion products and textiles locally and internationally.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

1.Apply and creatively adapt a body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in sourcing requirements to meet cultural and social needs of the target market

4.Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in your study to demonstrate personal and professional attributes to be work ready.

5.Analyse and interpret data to communicate effectively in roles of buyers, allocators and planners.

7.Work with others in a range of roles and context, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness.


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

  1. Demonstrate the key concepts of logistics and supply chain management in fashion industry.
  2. Apply the concepts and theories in global sourcing of fashion items.
  3. Demonstrate and apply domestic and international freight transportation strategies and concepts.
  4. Examine key challenges, risk and cost involved in global procurement of fashion products and effective distribution domestically.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of class activities such as practical activities, class discussion, projects as well as online and self-directed learning.


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.

The University Library has extensive resources for Merchandising students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies Library Guides.

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. 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 vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment policies and procedures.

1. Test 1 (20%) - Key Concepts CLO 1, 4 

2. Report and Presentation (20%) CLO 1, 2, 3, 4  

3. Test 2 (20%) -Global Practices CLO 4 

4. Class participation/contribution (20%) – CLO 1, 2, 3, 4 

5. Excel support (20%)