Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: EMPL7114C
Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants
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
Nominal Hours: 80
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 undertake work experience with in the fashion styling industry. It will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge to undertake work, communicate and network with others in the fashion styling industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTFD4006 Interact and network with fashion industry participants |
Element: |
1 Prepare to interact with others in the fashion industry |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify roles of different fashion industry participants and the routine industry communication channels and tools that are appropriate 1.2 Identify the information needs of fashion industry participants for design, procurement, production and marketing processes 1.3 Identify communication protocols, workplace practices and quality standards of different industry participants 1.4 Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices |
Element: |
2 Communicate design concepts and production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use industry appropriate language and terminology to interact and communicate with fashion industry participants 2.2 Identify objectives and processes for communicating design concepts effectively and apply appropriate communication channels and tools 2.3 Apply knowledge of roles and information needs of different industry participants to communicate production requirements 2.4 Seek and respond to feedback to assess if communication of design concept and production requirements is effective, and incorporate feedback into future communication 2.5 Seek assistance from appropriate personnel with specific and relevant expertise to deal with any communication difficulties or barriers 2.6 Document information and outcomes of communication, and maintain records |
Element: |
3 Develop and maintain effective industry networks |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply understanding of scope and role of different industry participants to develop networks for relevant areas of operation 3.2 Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant industry participants 3.3 Gather and store up-to-date information about key industry participants to maintain business intelligence and sustain networks |
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.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning Activities are designed to prepare you for work in the fashion styling industry. A variety of workshops and tutorials will be used to develop employability skills, foster independent learning and encourage peer lead discussions. The majority of the work will be completed during assigned workplacement hours or outside of class times.
Teaching Schedule
Topic/Week |
Content (brief overview) |
Activity |
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Defining our Industry Week 1 - 5
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Course outline |
Course overview WHS – Keeping work safe Introduction to Fashion product |
Workplacement - Creating an approach |
Scoping the Market – Who will you do your placement with? What styling discipline do they focus on? How do they promote themselves on social media? Which brands do they work for? |
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Communicating with your stylist Carrying out your placement |
How will you get them to take you on board? How to get your documents in order |
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Workplacement / Week 6 – 9
Mid Semester Break Week 7 26/08/19 – 6/09/19 |
Fashion Industry areas
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Breaking down the fashion industry
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Fashion industry roles |
What are the roles within each area of the fashion industry? |
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How the fashion industry areas work together – hierachy? How do fashion stylists work with these areas?
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Who will give you the brief? How and when will the different promotion methods be in needed and how this impact on your role How do we communicate –
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Assessment 2 due |
Upload Assessment task 2 to Canvas |
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Reflection/ Weeks 11 - 14 |
Networking |
Workplacement |
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Building and maintaining your networks
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How to maintain your networks How to build new networks |
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Writing a reflection |
Keys areas – who what where and how? Your analysis of this experience How to structure your reflection |
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Presentation of Assessment Task 3 |
Learning from your peers learning |
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15 - 16 |
FEEDBACK SESSIONS |
Setting up your practice for the industry |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will have access to a simulated styling design workroom equipped with fitting rooms and facilities such as computer laboratories as required.
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
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)
You will also have access to the RMIT on-line Learning HUB.
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 actively participate in the fashion styling industry. To successfully complete this course students must demonstrate competency in all elements as listed. 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 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 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.
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 - Prepare to interact with others in the fashion industry
Due Week 6
You will identify fashion industry roles and use fashion communication protocols and work instructions to create an approach to a fashion industry participant.
Assessment Task 2 - Knowledge assessment
Due Week 9 You will answer short questions that relate to work relevant scenarios relating to interacting and networking with fashion industry participants.
Assessment Task 3 - Workplacement
Due Week 15
You will reflect on your placement, evaluating your experience; what you did and observed.
Assessment Matrix
A competency matrix is available. If you want to view the matrix please contact C5336@rmit.edu.au
Other Information
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C5336 - Diploma of Fashion Styling. In this course, feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience. The integration of work based learning and academic learning, commonly referred to as Work Integrated Learning (WIL), will allow you to solve authentic industry problems or address real issues faced in organisations.
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement (local and international). International placements must be registered and processed through RMIT Education Abroad. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to 6. Early Termination of Placements in the Work Integrated Learning Procedure.
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/support-and-facilities/student-support
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. The following link provides important information on the following topics that relates to all courses: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
• Student Feedback at RMIT
• Student Progress
• Special Consideration, appeals, and discipline
• Academic Integrity
• Student Progress Committee (SPC)
• Assessment Grades
• Classification of award
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 require 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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