Course Title: Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5336 Diploma of Fashion Styling

Course Title: Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 30

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.

Important Information:

This unit is a core within the Diploma of Fashion Styling and must be successfully completed to achieve this qualification


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP5358C

Brunswick Campus

TAFE

350T Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Term1 2016,
Term1 2017,
Term1 2018,
Term1 2019

Course Contact: Anni Juracich

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9236

Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will explore the elements and principles of design which can impact on the visual appearance of clothing on the body.  You will investigate what influences everyday clothing and accessory choices and how significant historical events and designers of the 20th Century influence contemporary designs. You will explore ways clothing is used to express a theme, mood and/or personality of the wearer, and the impact the overall style achieves.    
This unit is delivered and assessed with  GRAP5228C (LMTFD4014B) Identify contemporary fashion influences and construction techniques and GRAP5366C (STIMA501) Create a fashion image for personal styling

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

There are no pre-requisites



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD4002B Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development

Elements:

1 Identify colour as an element of design

2 Identify visual effects of colour

3 Investigate colour combinations  for use in design

4 Consider use of colour in fashion design


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in all the  elements (+ performance criteria) listed for this unit within a fashion styling context.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and has been designed to measure achievement of each element in a flexible manner. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including projects and assignments designed for students to demonstrate their ability to profile and tailor marketing to different segments. To successfully complete these course students must demonstrate competency in all elements as listed. 
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. All assessment tasks must be completed before competency can be achieved. Feedback will be provided throughout the semester on all assessment tasks. 

Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with Graded competency-based assessment are:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC  Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment

Students will be eligible for a graded result higher than Competency achieved only if work is submitted on time and competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period and on the first assessment attempt. Units assessed as ‘not yet competent’ on a first assessment attempt and ‘competent’ on a second or subsequent attempt are to have results amended to competent but will not be eligible for grading. 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.

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

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