Course Title: Present and promote textile design concepts

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: MKTG7999C

Course Title: Present and promote textile design concepts

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4404 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232

Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

John Brooks

john.brooks@rmit.edu.au

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

In this course you will extend your textile design development of concepts and techniques, including further use of electronic files, you will now communicate your design ideas to others in different formats including a folio. You will develop experiment and apply a range of communication and presentation to present and promote textile design concepts as you would in industry to clients or other professionals. You will continue to develop and apply a range of communication and presentation skills and tools to present and promote textile design concepts to clients or other industry professionals.

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment.

The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is:

MSTTD5010 Produce computer-aided textile design folios


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTTD4008 Present and promote textile design concepts

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 present design concepts

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Analyse design brief to identify purpose of textile product and performance requirements

2.2

Identify other key requirements for textile product

2.3

Analyse priorities of client or industry professionals

2.4

Identify purpose of presentation and select form of communication to maximise impact of design

2.5

Negotiate presentation details to enable sufficient time for preparation

Element:

3. Develop visual tools to communicate textile design concepts

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Identify sources of design ideas and the application of design principles to the textile design

3.2

Develop inspiration or storyboards to visually demonstrate the process of design development and the key features of the design

3.3

Select or develop other visual tools to positively demonstrate key features of textile design

Element:

4. Prepare for presentation

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Select and prepare resources required for presentation

4.2

Prepare presentation area as appropriate for audience needs and resource requirements, and according to workplace procedures

4.3

Plan presentation to meet key objectives and client priorities

Element:

5. Conduct presentation

Performance Criteria:

5.1

Use effective presentation skills to explain benefits and features of design concepts and promote the product

5.2

Explain production techniques and considerations for developing textile product

5.3

Seek feedback on design concept, consider appropriate modifications to the design and respond positively

5.4

Seek client’s commitment to design concept or further development and confirm

5.5

Document process and outcomes of the presentation


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in determining the job requirements, preparing to present concepts, developing visual tools to communicate concepts, preparing and conducting presentation

 


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities that will be undertaken in this course include:
 - Demonstrations

 - Presentations

 - Feedback

 - Guest Speakers

 - Group Discussion


Teaching Schedule

Session/week

Key topics

Key learning and assessment activities

Due Dates

Session 1

 Introduction

Overview of course and introductory design exercise. Revision of elements and principles

 

Session 2

Motif Library

 

Presentation and design exercise: Building a motif library   

 

Session 3

Seamless Repeats

Presentation and design exercise: Seamless Swiss repeats in Illustrator

 

Session 4

Repeating Texture

Presentation and design exercise: Putting texture into repeat

 

Session 5

Simple Presentations

 

Presentation and design exercise: Compiling a simple PDF portfolio.

 Assessment 1 due

Session 6

Responding to a brief

Responding to a design brief

 

Session 7

Mood Boards

Mood board analysis and presentation  

 

 

Session 8

Objectives

 

  Determining the objectives of a presentation

 

 

Session 9

Features and Benefits

Communicating features and benefits

.

 

Session 10

Storyboarding

Storyboard analysis and presentation

 

Assessment 2 due

Session 11

Personalisation

Personalising your portfolio

 

 

Session 12

 Design Handwriting

 

Quick exercises to convey your design handwriting

 

Session 13

Primary Source Material

Primary Source material in your folio

 

Session 14

Sequence of a Portfolio

 The sequence of a portfolio

 

 

Session 15

Presentations

 Final presentations

 

Assessment 3 due

Session 16

Assessment

Assessment

 

 

NOTE - WEEKLY SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION Students will be notified of any changes.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


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 competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
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

Assessment 1: Presentation Workbook due week 5

This assessment will allow students to demonstrate knowledge surrounding CAD folios and textile design concept presentation and promotion based on in-class activities.

 

Assessment 2: Client Presentation due week 10

This assessment will allow students to demonstrate the ability to respond to a client and determine the objectives of a presentation in order to promote a textile design concept.

 

Assessment 3: Professional Portfolio due week 15

This assessment will allow students to demonstrate skills in the presentation of their own work to develop their own professional personal portfolio. Design work completed in class, as well as any work completed in other courses will be compiled into a portfolio to showcase students’ design work.

 

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.  To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected 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.


Assessment Matrix

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

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

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.

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

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.

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

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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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