Course Title: Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: GRAP5226C
Course Title: Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Katrina Rose
Course Contact Phone: 9925 9138
Course Contact Email:katrina.rose@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Helen Diomides
helen.diomides@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the skills required to assist with research and preparation of initial garment design concepts within an enterprise.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts |
Element: |
1. Interpret design brief within specified guidelines 2. Research relevant information within specified guidelines 3. Contribute to design concepts 4. Contribute to the presentation of design/s |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Interpret design brief within specified guidelines 2. Research relevant information within specified guidelines 3. Contribute to design concepts 4. Contribute to the presentation of design/s |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Class facilitated workshops, DVD’s as relevant, on the weekly schedule, class discussions
Teaching Schedule
114/02/13Introduction
Course structure
Week to Week Overview
Assignments OverviewTutor’s Introduction
Outline the Semester. Material required.
Assignment 1 Overview: Designer/Style Profile (20%)
Assignment 2 Visual Diary (30%)
221/02/13
Influences: Fashion History: 120 years of fashionHistorical influence activity
Discussion
Students to start work on Designer/Style Profile
328/02/13
What is Product Development? – Overview
Influences
Process
Range developmentProduct Development process activity
Discussion
Students to work on Designer/Style Profile
DVD – Zara/Topshop dvd 20 min
407/03/13How fashion works – couture , mass market ready to wear
DVD: The Secret life of Haute Couture 30min
Discussion
Students to work on Designer/Style Profile
514/03/13
Influences: Style tribesStyle tribes activity
Discussion
Students to work on Designer/Style Profile
621/03/13Influences: Role of media in fashionStudents to work on Designer/Style Profile
728/03/13Influences: Culture/ arts and other forms of design and how they influence fashionAssignment 1 DUE – Designer/Style Profile 20%
DVD: Art & fashion
Discussion
Term Break – Friday 29th March – Friday 5th April
811/04/13Forecast Process: Fashion Forecast
WGSN workshop/Forecasting
Assignment 2: Trend Analysis (Visual Diary) 30%
918/04/13
Forecast Process: Colour in FashionForecast workshop: Colour
1025/04/13Forecast Process: Silhouette in FashionForecast workshop: Silhouette
1102/05/13Forecast Process: Textiles in FashionForecast workshop: Silhouette / Fabric
1209/05/13Forecast Process: Finishes in FashionFinishes/ trims activity
1316/05/13Range Development: Sourcing for a rangeSourcing Workshop
1423/05/13Range Development: how to build a range?Range workshop
1530/05/13Range Development: how to create a point of difference in a range?Range workshop
16
06/06/13Range Development: How to merchandise and advertise a range?Range workshop
17
13/06/13Range Development: How to merchandise and advertise a range?Range workshop
Assignment 2 DUE – Trend Analysis (Visual Diary) 30%
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be based on a research assignment, and an oral presentation to industry which includes preparation of story boards and a theory document
Assessment Tasks
Assignment 1 Overview: Designer/Style Profile (20%)
Assignment 2 Visual Diary (30%)
Assignments equal 50% in total (100% of Semester 1) , the remaining 50% is completed in SEMESTER 2
Assessment Matrix
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