Course Title: Identify contemporary fashion influences and construction techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: GRAP5228C

Course Title: Identify contemporary fashion influences and construction techniques

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 Diomedes
helen.diomides@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 40

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify influences on fashion design and construction techniques of the 20th century.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD4014B Identify contemporary fashion influences and construction techniques

Element:

1.  Identify the function of clothing

2.  Identify 20th century influences on role of designers

3.  Identify influences on fashion design from 20th century

4.  Identify construction techniques used through 20th century

5.  Analyse fashion influences on current practice

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Purposes of clothing are identified.
1.2 Characteristics represented in clothing are identified.
1.3 Factors which influence the way people dress are identified.
1.4 Function of clothing is related to fashion design
2.1 Significantly influential fashion designers of 20th century throughout the world are identified.
2.2 Role of fashion designers through 20th century is described and compared to current expectations
3.1 Fashion trends from 20th century are identified.
3.2 Significant events of 20th century are identified and related to fashion changes.
3.3 A decade from 20th century is investigated to identify influences on fashion development and demand.
4.1 Design features of 20th century garments are identified.
4.2 Desired effects of design features are described.
4.3 Construction techniques to create design features are described.
4.4 Use of construction techniques in contemporary designs is identified.
5.1 Design influences on current styling are analysed.
5.2 Design influences on current trends are analysed.
5.3 Use of construction techniques in current styles is analysed.
5.4 Influences of new and emerging practices are analysed.
 


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 discussions, assignment tasks and DVD’s as outlined in the week to week


Teaching Schedule

Week 1 Introduction
Course structure
Week to Week Overview
Assignments Overview Tutor’s Introduction
Outline the Semester. Material required.
Assignment 1 Overview: Designer/Style Profile (20%)
Assignment 2 Visual Diary (30%) 1.Identify the function of clothing -1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Identify 20th century influences on role of designers – 2.1, 2.2
3. Identify Influences on fashion design from 20th century – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Also refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”



Week 2 Influences: Fashion History: 120 years of fashion Historical influence activity
Discussion
Students to start work on Designer/Style Profile 1.Identify the function of clothing -1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Identify 20th century influences on role of designers – 2.1, 2.2
3. Identify Influences on fashion design from 20th century – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Week 3 What is Product Development? – Overview
 Influences
 Process
 Range development Product Development process activity
Discussion
Students to work on Designer/Style Profile
DVD – Zara/Topshop dvd 20 min 1.Identify the function of clothing -1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Identify 20th century influences on role of designers – 2.1, 2.2
3. Identify Influences on fashion design from 20th century – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Identify construction techniques used through 20th century – 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5. Analyse fashion influences on current practice – 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Also refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 4 How fashion works – couture , mass market ready to wear
DVD: The Secret life of Haute Couture 30min
Discussion
Students to work on Designer/Style Profile 1.Identify the function of clothing -1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Identify 20th century influences on role of designers – 2.1, 2.2
3. Identify Influences on fashion design from 20th century – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4. Identify construction techniques used through 20th century – 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5. Analyse fashion influences on current practice – 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Also refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 5 Influences: Style tribes Style tribes activity
Discussion
Students to work on Designer/Style Profile 1.Identify the function of clothing -1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Identify 20th century influences on role of designers – 2.1, 2.2
3. Identify Influences on fashion design from 20th century – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
5. Analyse fashion influences on current practice – 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Also refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”

Week 6 Influences: Role of media in fashion Students to work on Designer/Style Profile 1. Identify the function of clothing -1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2. Identify 20th century influences on role of designers – 2.1, 2.2
3. Identify Influences on fashion design from 20th century – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
5. Analyse fashion influences on current practice – 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Also refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 7 Influences: Culture/ arts and other forms of design and how they influence fashion Assignment 1 DUE – Designer/Style Profile 20%
DVD: Art & fashion
Discussion 1. Identify the function of clothing -1..3
3. Identify Influences on fashion design from 20th century – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
5. Analyse fashion influences on current practice – 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Also refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”

Week 8 Forecast Process: Fashion Forecast
WGSN workshop/Forecasting
Assignment 2: Trend Analysis (Visual Diary) 30% Refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”

Week 9 Forecast Process: Colour in Fashion Forecast workshop: Colour Also Refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 10 Forecast Process: Silhouette in Fashion Forecast workshop: Silhouette Refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 11 Forecast Process: Textiles in Fashion Forecast workshop: Silhouette / Fabric Refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 12 Forecast Process: Finishes in Fashion Finishes/ trims activity Refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 13 Range Development: Sourcing for a range Sourcing Workshop Refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 14 Range Development: how to build a range? Range workshop Refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 15 Range Development: how to create a point of difference in a range? Range workshop Refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 16 Range Development: How to merchandise and advertise a range? Range workshop Refer to competency – “Contemporary fashion influence (GRAP5228C)”
Week 17 Range Development: How to merchandise and advertise a range?
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Preparation of written report


Assessment Tasks

Assignment 1 Overview: Designer/Style Profile (20%)
Assignment 2 Visual Diary (30%)

 


Assessment Matrix

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