Course Title: Style merchandise for photography
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: MKTG7857C
Course Title: Style merchandise for photography
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5325 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Justin Compton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: justin.compton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 45
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of current design trends and principles of design work to source, prepare and arrange props and merchandise for photography, according to promotional briefs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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SIRRMER516 Style merchandise for photography |
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1. Work effectively as a stylist. |
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2. Collaborate with key creative and production personnel. |
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3. Carry out steps in stylist planning. |
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4. Manage props and merchandise for photographic assignments. |
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5. Place merchandise and props for photographs. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This is a full year course
Students will take part in class discussions and presentations.
In semester 1 of this course students will engage in 2 Studio shoots 1) A magazine cover shoot for a leading interiors and decorating magazine and 2) A double page editorial shoot for Gourmet Traveller magazine featuring cheese as the hero product
Students will also do a Research "Prop" Assignment and an assignment to investigate the various roles within an advertising agent and how the stylist works with in this industry
Students will also assemble a stylist kit for use on all shoots.
In semester 2 of this course student may have the opportunity to work with Creative Media final year Photography Students. The students will work collaboratively together in responding to 3 briefs that are to be shot on location;
1 x Fashion with Talent
1 x Lifestyle
1 x Food
Students will develop mood boards and concepts, source talent and style the photographs.
Further information about these projects will be presented in class.
All tasks must be completed and be competent to pass this course
Teaching Schedule
A copy of the Teaching Schedule will be handed to the students in the first class
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students are encourged to have a Pintrest page and Instagram and to follow local and international industry stylists and talent agencies
Magazines in the library available for students to read include amongst others : Vogue Living, Elle Decor, Belle, Real Living, Inside Out, Vogue Australia, Vogue Paris, Vogue Italia etc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills.
The assessment tasks are:
4 x photographic outcomes
Please note: All Assessment tasks need to be completed before competency is achieved. A number of tasks will be formative to show your progress and development of skills and knowledge throughout the semester. The final task will be summative to provide a level of performance in addition to your competency.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Semester 1
2 x Studio shoots 1) Magazine Cover 2) A double page spread for Gourmet Traveller Magazine feautting chees as the product
1 X Research a Prop Assignment
1 x Investigate the rolses with in an Advertising Agency
These assessment tasks are formative
Semester 2
3 x Location shoots:
1 x Fashion with Talent
1 x Lifestyle
1 x Food
The 3 shoots in semster 2 are summative assessment and graded each out of 100
All tasks must be completed and the student is to be competent in all tasks to be competent in this course
Due dates for all assessment tasks are detailed on the course guide
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For nondigital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.Information regarding the eSubmission process
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doingAttendance
The major aspect of your learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity for success.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
Submissions
so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy. If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links Application for extension of time
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self management. For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task.
The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Work submitted late will be assessed for competency only. Submissions are only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
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 go to Academic Integrity. Academic Integrity
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