- Overview
- Learning outcomes
- Program delivery and structure
AD013 - Associate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising
Plan: AD013 - Associate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
Please note that this program’s courses (whether core, option, or university elective courses) may have mandatory in-person attendance or assessment to pass the course.
If you are choosing to enrol in a course which has mandatory in-person attendance 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.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
This program employs a diverse range of learning and teaching approaches in a collaborative and participatory environment. These include:
- Lectures – presentation and discussion of fashion and textiles concepts and theories.
- Tutorials - space to expand on concepts and theories, explore and clarify issues, and apply theories to practice.
- Case studies – review, critique and analyse industry practices.
- Projects – investigate fashion trends, colour, social and cultural perspectives of fashion and the marketing position of participating industry partners in industry projects.
- Problem solving – investigation and development of designs based on industry design briefs.
- Group-based learning – group discussion, collaborative projects and peer critique.
- Presentations – the communication of your ideas or design to teachers, peers, and industry partners.
Online and remote delivery plays a major role in your learning. You will find learning resources such as recorded lectures, and videos specifically created to address learning outcomes that provide you with the flexibility to learn in your own time and at your own pace. With various digital platforms used by teachers, you will also be able to interact and engage in a synchronous face-to-face learning environment. You will be involved in small group discussions and present to larger audience where required. Face to face learning will be provided when it proves to the a better mode of learning and that circumstances allow.
Assessment methodologies and tasks are opportunities for you to demonstrate what you have learnt and that you are able to apply knowledge and skills at an appropriate level and relevant environment. As an independent learner, you will seek feedback from your peers, teachers and industry partners to develop and advance your capabilities.
In this program, a range of assessment approaches may include:
- Reports – group or individual written reports based on research and design of industry projects or key concepts.
- Presentations – oral and visual presentations of your ideas, designs, research outcomes and visual displays including opportunities for further improvement through critique from peers or industry.
- Practical Assignments – demonstration of practical skills and knowledge required for the construction of storyboards, pattern making, data layout and presentation.
- Tests and Quizzes – an opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge of concepts or theories of various key areas.
When delivery of the program is online and remote, the assessments and assignments will also be online. These will either be through CANVAS or through digital platforms such as Microsoft and Collaborate Ultra set up by your teachers. You still will have the opportunity to interact with your teachers in those environments, ask questions or raise concerns and access assessment support.
All courses in the program have online resources and you will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the course to enable ongoing program development. In addition, further materials will be available via the Learning Hub. Recommended texts are available from the RMIT bookshop and suggested references will be available from the RMIT library.
You are encouraged to be resourceful and share and research information gained from both external and RMIT sources.
Should you require special support, you can access appropriate University services, including the Study and Learning Centre, Equitable Learning Services, Counselling service. Other services can be found on the RMIT Student Homepage.
Top of pageWork integrated learning
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
- complete these activities in real work contexts or situations;
And in addition:
- these interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Any or all of these aspects of a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience may be simulated.
The designated courses in which you will gain your WIL experience is: GRAP2444 Fashion Apparel Product Development and GRAP2443 Fashion and Textiles Industry Research. In these courses, you will be engaged in specific WIL activities. You will be assessed on professional or vocational learning in a work place setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.
Top of pageProgram Structure
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Program transition plan
An individual detailed transition map of same or equivalent courses - based on the summary of amendments below - will be provided and each affected student’s academic progress will be considered with appropriate academic advisement.
Students will be credited with all the courses they have completed in the superseded structure of the Associate Degree of Fashion Design and Technology and will be provided with an individual study plan that outlines:
- courses they have already completed
- courses to be completed to gain a qualification.
Summary of amendments
Change of course title from GRAP2445 Fashion Branding to GRAP2445 Digital Strategies for Fashion
GRAP2439 Fashion Visual Merchandising is being replaced with a GRAP2779 Fashion Business
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