Course Title: Exhibit textile designs or products
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: VART5918C
Course Title: Exhibit textile designs or products
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5213 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Course Contact: Peter Bonnell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171
Course Contact Email: peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Rachel Halton rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au tel. (03) 9925 9158
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
N/A
Course Description
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare and set up exhibits of textile products.
It is recommended that you should have completed ALL mandatory core and elective units in the Diploma of Textile Design and Development to undertake this course.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTD5006A Exhibit textile designs or products |
Element: |
1 Determine exhibition requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Objectives of exhibition and target audience are identified 1.2 Products to be exhibited and appropriate means of display are identified 1.3 Size or scope of exhibition is determined 1.4 Suitable locations for exhibition are investigated in line with types of displays, size and scope of exhibition and needs of target audience 1.5 Requirements are documented |
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2 Plan exhibition |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Exhibition and marketing content is planned and products to be exhibited are selected 2.2 Resource requirements are determined and sourced 2.3 Exhibition schedules and timelines are determined 2.4 Venue management is consulted and bookings are secured 2.5 Relevant promotional material is prepared 2.6 Floor plans are designed to maximize visual display and appearance. 2.7 Appropriate people are consulted to ensure plans are viable and that requirements can be met, and any planning issues are discussed and resolved 2.8 Plans are finalised ensuring that all obligations and considerations are addressed |
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3 Prepare works for exhibition |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Textile products are selected and prepared for exhibition 3.2 Suitable method of cataloguing and labeling products for display are identified, undertaken and documented accurately 3.3 Transfer, installation, hanging and arranging of works is overseen to ensure presentation and aesthetic requirements are achieved, and according to OHS practices 3.4 Problems arising during set up are resolved and documented for future reference |
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4 Exhibit products |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Exhibition is introduced and explained to the audience using appropriate communication tools and techniques 4.2 Audience response to exhibition is monitored and feedback received and responded to 4.3 Exhibition is closed and dismantling and transfer of displays and equipment is coordinated 4.4 Event is finalised with venue management, including payment arrangements |
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5 Evaluate and analyse event. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Audience response to presentation is used to evaluate overall effectiveness of exhibition 5.2 Selected products, display methods and choice of location are analysed and strengths and weaknesses evaluated 5.3 Evaluation of exhibition is documented to inform future exhibition planning |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements. This unit applies to planning and undertaking exhibition of textile products such as fabrics, tapestries, woven of knitted products or conceptual pieces.
Products may be exhibited in local outlets such as galleries, shops, art centres or client premises, and may include digital folios and displays.
Details of Learning Activities
A range of activities will be undertaken in and out of class sessions. Students are expected to participate in group work, written reports, presentations , site visits and attend guest lectures.
Teaching Schedule
Date |
Activity: |
Important Dates: |
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Week 1 8th July |
Introduction, Course outline and Assessment. Discuss group work and assessment (peer/teacher) |
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,4.2,5.1,5.2,5.3 |
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Week 2 15th July |
Analyse exhibitions and various display techniques to determine exhibition requirements |
Exhibitions to be advised 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.6,2.7,2.8,4.3,4.4 |
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Week3 22nd July |
Analyse exhibitions and various display techniques to determine exhibition requirements |
Exhibitions to be advised 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.6,2.7,2.8,4.3,4.4 |
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Week 4 29th July |
Analyse exhibitions and various display techniques to determine exhibition requirements |
Exhibitions to be advised 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.6,2.7,2.8,4.3,4.4 |
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Week 5 5th August |
Potential Exhibition meeting with Mandy and Peter to discuss end of year showcase Exhibition TBA |
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.6,2.7,2.8,4.3,4.4 |
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Week 6 12thAugust |
Group discussions on visited exhibitions and various display techniques. Determine potential exhibition requirements |
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.6,2.7,2.8,4.3,4.4 |
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Week 7 19thAugust |
Exhibition analysis due. Individual presentations due. Teacher to decide order of presentation. Exhibition Analysis: |
Assessment / Exhibition Analysis REPORT & POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS 60% 2.1, 2.5, 4.1
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Week 8 26thAugust |
How to write a press release |
Guest Speaker TBC 2.1, 2.5, 4.1 |
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Semester Break 29th August- 4th September |
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Week 9 9th September |
PR and Marketing, Relevant promotional material is prepared |
Research Artists statements - find good examples to bring to next week’s session 2.1, 2.5, 4.1 |
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Week 10 16th September |
Review artist statements Relevant promotional material is prepared
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2.1, 2.5, 4.1
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Week 11 23rd September |
Completing artist statement finalising submission for promotional package. |
2.1, 2.5, 4.1 |
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Week 12 30th September |
Finalising promotional package |
All photography and artist statements must be completed and formatted |
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Week 13 7th October |
Textile products are finalised(discussion with your elective teacher for mentorship) |
Promotional package due CA/NYC 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,4.2,5.1,5.2,5.3 |
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14th October |
Textile products are finalised(discussion with your elective teacher for mentorship) |
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,4.2,5.1,5.2,5.3 |
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21st October |
Exhibition is introduced to an industry panel. It is explained to the audience using appropriate communication tools and techniques |
EXHIBITION PRESENTED TO INDUSTRY PANEL 40% 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,4.2,5.1,5.2,5.3 |
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Week 16 28th Oct |
Overall Evaluation of exhibition (to inform future exhibition planning) |
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,4.2,5.1,5.2,5.3 |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Writing for Visual Thinkers |
References
Other Resources
http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/melbourne-markets.php
http://www.artistswhoteach.org/statement.html
http://www.artbusiness.com/artstate.html
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include group tasks, site visits, presentations and preparation of work for exhibition.
Assessment Tasks
Name of Assessment Task: Exhibition Analysis 60% |
Number of Assessment Task: 1 of 3 |
Week assigned: Week 1 |
Date due: Week 10 |
Name of Assessment Task: Promotional Package CA/NYC |
Number of Assessment Task: 2 of 3 |
Week assigned: Week 9 |
Date due: Week 15 |
Name of Assessment Task: Industry Feedback on Presentation |
Number of Assessment Task: 3 of 3 |
Week assigned: Week 9 |
Date due: Week 15 Presentations |
Percentage: 40% |
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Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late submission:
Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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Plagiarism:
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