Course Title: Exhibit textile designs or products

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: VART6464C

Course Title: Exhibit textile designs or products

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C6158 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development

Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259233

Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rachel Halton

99259158

rachel.halton@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

None

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to plan, prepare and set up exhibits of textile products.  Throughout this course you will plan for an end of year exhibition to present your textile designs and products in your chosen area of print, knit or weave. Alongside your textiles, you will also include printed, hand-drawn and/or digital folios and displays. It is expected that you will work as part of a team for this event and take on individual responsibility for some negotiated section, beyond displaying your own work.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTTD5006 Exhibit textile designs or products

Element:

1 Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1 Determine job requirements 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

Element:

2 Prepare to exhibit textiles

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Determine exhibition requirements 2.2 Investigate suitable locations for exhibition in line with types of displays, size and scope of exhibition and needs of target audience 2.3 Document requirements 2.4 Plan exhibition 2.5 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure plans are viable and resolve any planning issues 2.6 Finalise plans to ensure all obligations and considerations are addressed

Element:

3 Prepare works for exhibition

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Select and prepare textile products with a variety of treatments or manipulation effects for exhibition 3.2 Identify, document and implement suitable method of cataloguing, labeling, pricing and selling products for display 3.3 Oversee transfer, installation, hanging and arranging of works to ensure presentation and aesthetic requirements are achieved, and according to workplace procedures 3.4 Resolve problems arising during set-up and document for future reference

Element:

4 Exhibit products and evaluate event

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Introduce and explain exhibition to the audience using appropriate communication tools and techniques 4.2 Monitor audience response to exhibition, and encourage and respond to feedback 4.3 Close exhibition, assess finances, and coordinate dismantling and transfer of displays and equipment 4.4 Finalise event with venue management, including payment arrangements 4.5 Evaluate overall effectiveness of exhibition 4.6 Document evaluation of exhibition to inform future exhibition planning

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required for planning, preparing and set up of exhibits of textile products.  You will be expected to demonstrate the skills required to work as part of a team and take on individual responsibility to achieve the required outcomes for an exhibition to an industry standard and as defined in the assessment criteria.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities will include:

  • group discussion
  • research
  • report writing, proposal writing
  • independent project based work
  • group activities/projects
  • exhibition work and design
  • visits to galleries and events


Teaching Schedule

While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

 

Date

Learning Activity

Important dates

Week 1


Introduction, Course outline and Assessments

In groups discuss all the aspects that need to be considered when organizing an exhibition, roles & responsibilities. 

Determine exhibition requirements.

Discuss group work and assessments.  Brainstorm team tasks.

 

 

 

 

Week 2

Gallery Visit (TBC)

Group Discussion:  Determining exhibition schedules and timelines

Research:  Determine exhibition requirements, analyse exhibitions and various display techniques to determine exhibition requirements

Discuss fundraising options. 

Group allocation.

 

Homework – Research sponsorship ideas to bring to class on the 17th July

 

Finders Keepers Market 14/15/16 July

Bendigo Sheep & Wool Show 14/15/16 July

 

Week3

 

Group Discussion:  Researching and assessing resource requirements, locations and exhibition obligations

Sponsorship what, why, how – research sponsorship options. 

Fundraising and design teams Finalised. Group work; brain storm, roles, responsibilities, plan resources and establish guidelines for participation

 

Décor & Design Trade Show

20/23 July

Week 4

Gallery Visit (TBC)

Determine exhibition requirements, analyse exhibitions and various display techniques to determine exhibition requirements

 

Week 5

 

Exhibition Design / Guest Lecture (TBC)

exhibition requirements / objectives / audience / products to be exhibited / appropriate means of display

 

 

Week 6

Resource requirements are determined and sourced

 

Week 7

Assessment 1 Due:  Exhibition Analysis

Individual Presentations to the Group.  Discussion. 

 

Week 8

Individual Presentations to the Group.  Discussion. 

Assessment 1 due: Exhibition analysis: Report & PPT presentation

Week 9

Exhibition Design (guest lecture TBC)

planning and designing an exhibition

 

Week 10

 

Group Discussion: 

Communicating, consulting and negotiating with industry professionals and personnel

Managing all aspects of exhibition, including personnel, logistics and financial processes

Group Discussion:  Selecting products to be exhibited

 

Week 11

Preparing relevant promotional material.  Artist Statements.

Group Discussion:  Resolving planning and resource issues

 

Week 12

Promotional Materials for Exhibition.

Group Discussion:  Exhibition Proposal

 

Week 13

Textile products are selected and prepared for exhibition

Determining and sourcing resource requirements

 


Week 14

Designing floor plans to maximise visual display and appearance

 Textile products are selected and prepared for exhibition

 


Week 15

 

Exhibition is introduced and explained to the audience using appropriate communication tools and techniques

Overseeing transfer, installation, hanging and arranging of works, and closure of presentations

Assessment 2 & 3 Due:

Communication Plan

EXHIBITION PROPOSAL & PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS


Week 16

Individual/Group Assessment Feedback / Final Exhibition Meeting

Feedback Sessions


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

- Nava (National association for the Visual Arts)

Art guide Australia

ART ALMANAC (RMIT library)

creative.vic.gov.au/Arts_in_Victoria/Features/Feature_Stories/Laneway_Places_Artist-Run_Spaces

www.creativespaces.net.au/   


Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with Graded competency-based assessment are:
CHD      Competent with High Distinction
CDI        Competent with Distinction
CC         Competent with Credit
CAG      Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC      Not Yet Competent
DNS      Did Not Submit for 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

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Assessment Task 1:                          Due date:  Week 7

Exhibition Analysis Report & Presentation

Research appropriate means of exhibiting textile products by visiting and analysing different locations/venues. 

Assessment Task 2:                          Due date: Week 15

Exhibition Team Reports

You will compile a Portfolio of a minimum of (5) documents that detail your involvement in individual and group activities to Plan for and conduct an Exhibition. 

Assessment Task 3:                           Due date: Week 15

Exhibition Proposal and Promotional Materials

The aim of this assessment is to plan and design a suitable method for exhibition of textile works, and prepare all documentation relevant to an Exhibition.  You will reflect on your analysis (“exhibition analysis” task 1) to determine effective ways to exhibit and conduct an exhibition of a variety of Textile Design work.   You will be required to research, document and implement suitable method of displaying, cataloguing & labelling products for display as well as documenting suitable Promotional Materials to accompany the exhibition.

*Feedback will be provided by the class teacher after successful submission of each assessment item.  Feedback times are made with individual students and are detailed in the weekly outline.


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

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

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

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/support-and-facilities/student-support

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.

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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 require 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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