Course Title: Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: MANU7380C

Course Title: Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities 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 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Paul Castro

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Natalie Prygodicz PH: +61 3 99259252 natalie.prygodicz@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

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

In this unit you will learn skills and knowledge to identify influences of the 20th Century on fashion design and construction techniques. The unit applies to the analysis of the most important economic, social, political and technological factors that have had an impact on fashion development and demand.

This course addresses the following units and all these units are clustered for delivery but may assessed separately.

MSTGN3006 - Draw 3-D designs

MSTFP4001 -  Develop design for custom-made footwear

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTFD4014 Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques
Element:	1 Identify the function of clothing
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify the purposes of clothing and the factors which influence the way people dress 1.2 Identify characteristics represented in clothing 1.3 Identify how the function of clothing relates to fashion design
Element:	2 Analyse 20th Century influences on role of designers
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Identify significantly influential fashion designers of the 20th Century throughout the world 2.2 Identify fashion trends from the 20th Century 2.3 Identify significant events of the 20th Century and their relationship to fashion changes 2.4 Use information sources to identify design and construction features of 20th Century garments and their desired effects
Element:	3 Assess fashion influences on current practice
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Compare the role of fashion designers as change agents through the 20th Century to current practices 3.2 Investigate design influences on current styling and trends 3.3 Analyse how designers use construction techniques to create design features in contemporary designs 3.4 Identify influences of new and emerging practices

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.

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit Assessment

Details of Learning Activities

The activities in this course have been designed to give you the opportunity to put into practice all the theory learned in class. These activities include:

• class exercises to review class presentations/ theory
• practical demonstrations
• design activities or projects
• individual and group activities
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/assessor feedback

Teaching Schedule

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment.  Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

WEEK	STARTING	TOPIC	ACTIVITIES
01	09 Feb	Introduction Overview of the course/ Introduction of AT1	Introduction to the course and assessments overview General setup – RMIT systems Introduce Assessment 1 – Research Design Influences Library introduction to research – image databases WGSN Ergonomics/ Equipment and SOP's Introduction to Microsoft 365 Word
02	16 Feb	Consumer Profiling	AT01 - Explained Part 1: Consumer Profiling Activity.
03	23 Feb	Trend Reporting	AT01 – Continued. Navigating WGSN Part 2 – Fashion Design Trend Report Current and Emerging Trends Construction Techniques, Fabrics and Workmanship Annotating Images using Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint and Word)
04	02 Mar	Footwear Design Report	AT01 – Continued. Current and Historical Trends Harvard Referencing Report Writing Techniques Impact and Purpose Current Industry Practices
05	09 Mar	Trend Report and Image Collection	AT01 – Continued. Significant Designers of the 20th Century Trends of the 20th Century 20th Century Events Materials and Accessories
06	16 Mar	Industry Week	VAMFF Week Industry Visit: Leffler Leather NSW Leather Jimmy’s Buttons Mrecht Brendan Dwyer ( Nicholas Building) Finalise and Submit AT1 – Research Design Influences
07	23 Mar	Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear	Introduce Assessment 2 – Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear AT2 - Explained Part 1 – Determine design requirements Part 2 – Prepare for Drawing (Drawing Templates, Equipment and Mediums)
08	30 Mar	Develop Design	AT02 – Continued Part 3 – Use Design tools to develop design concepts Introduction to Technical Drawings Introduction to Profile Views Footwear Terminology Annotate sketches to present for client for Initial meeting.
09	06 Apr	Develop Design	AT02 – Continued Part 4 – Explore Preliminary Design Concepts with Client Part 5 – Measure and Assess Foot Gait analysis Specification Sheets
15 - 25 April: Mid-semester break
09	13 Apr	Excel - Spec and Costings	AT02 – Continued Part 6 – Confirm Footwear Design and Cost Final Spec Sign off Complete Costing Sheet
10	20 Apr	Finalise 3D Designs	AT02 – Continued Part 7 – Finalise 3D Designs Rendering Techniques Visual Presentation Techniques Arts Thread Submissions Prepare to Present
11	27 Apr	Design Presentation	ASSESSMENT CHECKPOINT One on One Catchups AT02 Continued Finalise AT02 File Storage File Submission
12	4 May	Design Presentation	ASSESSMENT CHECKPOINT One on One Catchups AT02 Continued Finalise AT02 File Storage File Submission
13	11 May	Footwear Design & Development Quiz	AT1/ AT2/ AT3 – Semester Review and Theory Revision Footwear Design Quiz
14	18 May	Footwear Design & Development Quiz	AT1/ AT2/ AT3 – Semester Review and Theory Revision continued Footwear Design Quiz
15	25 May	Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear	AT02 Finalise and Submit Assessment 2 – Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear
16	1 Jun	Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear	Teacher Feedback on AT02
17	8 Jun	Feedback Week	NO CLASSES Feedback and Resubmission Weeks

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and will consist of both theory and practical based exercises, predominantly in class but some out of class research and information formatting is required as well. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas. 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. 

All assessment tasks must be completed before competency can be achieved. Tasks that have not be authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is encouraged. 

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 Manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described online at:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy

Assessment Tasks

ASSMT	TASK	TYPE	DUE
1	Research Design Influences	Practical	WEEK 06
2	Develop Design for Custom Made Footwear	Practical	WEEK 15
3	Footwear Design and Development Quiz	Knowledge	WEEK 14

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator).

Other Information

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.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.

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