Course Title: Write content for a range of media

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: COMM5968C

Course Title: Write content for a range of media

Important Information:

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

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5336 - Diploma of Fashion Styling

Course Contact: Anni Juracich

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9236

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Bianca Christoff
bianca.christoff@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

 There is no pre-requisite for this course
 

Course Description

This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to write content for a range of different media in a fashion styling context.

This unit is delivered and assessed with COMM5967C (ICTWEB201A) Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media

Element:

1. Prepare to write content

Performance Criteria:

1. Identify production requirements  for content  with relevant personnel  and according to organisational procedures
2. Identify purpose  of content and other factors  that have implications for the way content will be written
3. Identify text -based content  that may be incorporated and referenced, and organise copyright clearances as required
4. Use a range of additional sources  to find information where there are perceived gaps in text-based content
5. Identify needs and perspectives of target users and audience with reference to a range of user data
6. Generate a range of ideas relevant to purpose of the content to be written
7. In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate and select most appropriate content ideas and writing styles

Element:

2. Draft content

Performance Criteria:

8. Classify, structure and sequence content so that it is easy to read or navigate
9. Draft content using writing and communication principles
10. Draft content using writing techniques  appropriate to purpose of the content
11. Provide captions or descriptions for media assets  as required
12. Apply presentation techniques  to enhance readability
13. Refine and redraft content until it meets creative requirements
14. Proofread content and conduct readability tests  if appropriate
15. Submit final draft to relevant personnel for consideration and review

Element:

3. Finalise content

Performance Criteria:

16. Incorporate feedback from relevant personnel into final content
17. Submit content by agreed deadline according to organisational procedures
18. Note areas for improvement in own area of responsibility and take action accordingly

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.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities may include tutorials, practical workshops and off campus research where you will be challenged to reflect and debate on different concepts and issues surrounding social media and appropriate language when posting on different platforms .
You will be required to participate in case study learning, problem solving activities, self-reflection and discussion.  Activities will encourage both individual and group based learning responsibilities and outcomes.


Teaching Schedule

WEEK

TOPIC

ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENTS

01

Introduction to Social Media

RMIT Intro Tour

 

Instagram bloggers video

Present Brief 1:

Present Task 1 – brief 1

“Mood in pictures”

02

Looking at themes

Social Media Speaker

 

Social media theme questionnaire

 

In class:  review personal Instagram themes.

Present Task 2 – brief 1

Colour palette/ theme

 

Due: Task 1 - brief 1

 

 

03

Instagram Bio

 

Set up Insta Bio

 

“Flowers and my favourite things

IN CLASS MOOD BOARD

Bring in props for following week

 

 

Present Task 3 – brief 1

“Flowers and my favourite things

 

 

 

Due: Task 2 – brief 1

04

Practical – image making

Prac –Bring props into class to create imagery task 3

Present Task 4 – brief 1

“These boots are made for walking…. my urban life”

 

 

 

 

05

VAMFF

 

 

06

 The importance of

#Hashtags

 

Present task 5 – brief 1

Fashion Collage

 

 

Work on task 5 in class

 

Present Assessment task 2

Due task 3 +4

 

Present task 6 –“Geometric shape”

07

Geometrical Practical

Flat lay

Work on task 6 in class prac

 

08

Colour and negative space

Working on task 7 in class prac

Due Task 5 + 6 – brief 1

Present Task 7 –brief 1”Colour and negative space”

MID-SEMESTER BREAK 29 Mar – 04 April

 

Tuesday 03 Apr:

Mid-Semester Break - No class

09

Snapshot of your Insta page

 

INSTAGRAM STORIES

 

Showing Visuals to class

 

 

 

 

ASSESSMENT 1 Due:

Due: Beginning of class, 

(online submission)

 

10

The importance of Copy writing and social media

Writing copy

Guest speaker

PRESENT ASSESSSMENT 3

 

Due: Assessment task 2

11

Concept development – A day on the life….

In class discussion

Drafts – blog writing

Blog/ teacher/review

 

12

Drafts of 3 blogs complete

Blog/ teacher/review

Fianlising concept

 

13

Practical styling imagery for social media

Practical

 

14

Practical styling imagery for social media

 

 

15

Presentation AT3

 

DUE: ASSESSMENT 3

16

Feedback and Review

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You will have access to a simulated styling design workroom and facilities such as computer laboratories as required. Plus an On-line learning HUB

The University Library has extensive resources for Fashion and Textiles students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies Fashion and Textiles Library Guides including
•Fashion magazines
•Fashion Books
•Database and Blog sites (e.g. WGSN)
•library guides http://rmit.libguides.com/fashionstyling

 The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian Michelle Matheson michelle.matheson@rmit.edu.au (Brunswick)


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

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 Task 1 -Styling for Social MediaDue - Weekly submission with final submission due Week 9 You will establish an Instagram account to post and caption original imagery that reflects your aesthetic as a stylist. You will be showcasing work/imagery and engaging from a stylists point of view.All imagery and captions must be uploaded with captions to Google drive on a weekly basis.   Assessment Task 2 -Engaging with Social Media Due - Week 10 You are to research the different tools associated with the social media Instagram platform. You will create a moving image and captions to post to Instagram utilising the tools you have researched to enhance your post and caption.   Assessment Task 3 - Posts for Social Media  Due Week 15 You are to write 3 blogs including visual media assets to post to your blog site which is linked to your Instagram page. Your blog posts will describe interesting events you have participated in or relate to you as a stylist. One of these blog posts must be about a day in the life of a stylist.


Assessment Matrix

           

 

Elements        →

1. Prepare to write content

2. Draft content

 

3. Finalise content

Assessment    ↓

Task 1 -Styling for Social Media

1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6

2.11

3.17

Task 2 -Engaging with Social Media

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6

2.11

3.17

Task 3 - Posts for Social Media

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7

2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15

3.16, 3.17, 3.18

Other Information

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