Course Title: Exhibit textile designs or products
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
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
Lucy Adam
9925 9421
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: |
1.1 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, labelling, 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
A range of activities will be undertaken in and out of class sessions. Students are expected to participate in group work, written reports, presentations, site visits and attend guest lectures.
Teaching Schedule
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Learning Activity: |
Important Dates: |
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Week 1 3 July |
Introduction, Course outline and Assessments In groups discuss all the aspects that need to be considered when organizing an exhibition, roles & responsibilities. |
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Week 2 10 July |
Research for assessment 1: Analyse exhibitions and various display style and techniques, considering 3 different formats – markets, retail and exhibitions. Guest speaker to talk about styling, display techniques and markets. |
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Week3
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Working on assessment 1 - Exhibition Analysis. Self-directed research; assessing resource requirements, locations and exhibition obligations, planning and resource issues, identifying, documenting and implementing suitable method of cataloguing, labelling, pricing and selling products for display |
Visiting venues of choice |
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Week 4 24 July |
Working on assessment 1 - Exhibition Analysis. Self-directed research; assessing resource requirements, locations and exhibition obligations, planning and resource issues, identifying, documenting and implementing suitable method of cataloguing, labelling, pricing and selling products for display |
Vising venues of choice |
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Week 5 31 July |
EXHIBITING & COMMUNICATING YOUR PRACTICE – CURATORIAL CONSIDERATIONS Workshopping the Textiles Festival and collaboration with TDD |
Location change 513.2.12 |
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Week 6 7 August |
PROMOTING YOURSELF GUEST SPEAKER: TBC - Marketing yourself The Media Release & the Bio Managing your brand – creating an identity and communicating with different audiences |
Location change 513.2.12 |
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Week 7 14 August |
Assessment 1 Due: Exhibition Analysis Individual Presentations to the Group. Discussion. |
Assessment 1 Due: Exhibition Analysis REPORT & POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS |
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Week 8 21 August |
Individual Presentations to the Group. Discussion. |
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Semester Break - Monday 27th August – Friday 7th September |
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Week 9 11 Sep |
Determining essentials for exhibiting textile designs or products exhibition schedules and timelines Guest speaker to talk about their art practice, planning exhibitions, different aspects of professional practice TBC |
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Week 10 18 Sep |
PROTECT YOURSELF GUEST SPEAKER: James Samargis – IP & Copyright |
Location change 513.2.12
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Week 11 25 Sep |
Activity: TDD & BATD Peer check in session - where are you up to with the Festival? Planning & Troubleshooting in small groups. |
Location change 513.2.12 |
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Week 12 2 Oct |
Exhibition proposal and Promotional Material continued; resources required, researching and assessing resource requirements, locations and exhibition obligations, resolving planning and resource issues |
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Week 13 9 Oct |
Exhibition proposal and Promotional Material continued; resources required, researching and assessing resource requirements, locations and exhibition obligations, resolving planning and resource issues |
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16 Oct |
Exhibition proposal and Promotional Material continued; Provide written & visual detail on your intended display for all work you propose: simulations, sketches, drawings, mockups indicating the specific method of display |
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23 Oct |
Exhibition proposal and Promotional Material finalized. |
Assessment 2 Due: Exhibition proposal and Promotional Materials |
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Final planning and documentation completed. Planning for opening night. Roles and responsibilities. Running list. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
1. Exhibition Analysis - DUE 14th August
The aim of this assessment is to research appropriate means of exhibiting textile products by visiting and analysing different locations/venues. As you are preparing for your own exhibition this year this assessment will cover the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare for exhibiting textile products.
2. Exhibition Proposal & Promotional Material - DUE 15th October
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 visits to Galleries, guest speakers and Exhibition Analysis task 1 to determine effective ways to exhibit and conduct an exhibition of a variety of Textile Design work. You will prepare a range of Promotional Materials to accompany the Exhibition Planning and Design phase.
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. You should refer to the assessment brief for full assessment criteria.
After determining competence on assessment tasks, a grade will be applied that reflects your level of performance.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix for this course is available upon request from the Program manager
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.
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