Course Title: Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: GRAP5359C

Course Title: Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs

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

Paul Castro
paul.castro@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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

LMTFD4014B - Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction technique

Course Description

In this course you will investigate, evaluate and analyse global design trends and the effect they on contemporary fashion. You will investigate popular culture, look at forecasting trends and style a photo shoot around a predicted trend.

This unit is delivered and assessed with GRAP5362C (BSBDES602) Research global design trends and GRAP5361C (BSBDES601) Manage design realisation.             


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD5007B Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs

Element:

1. Identify significant influences on contemporary fashion

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Significant influences on contemporary fashion are investigated.
1.2 Role of influences on contemporary fashion preferences is identified

Element:

2. Review theories of fashion adoption and dissemination

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Current theories of fashion adoption and dissemination are identified.
2.2 Changes in fashion cycles within contemporary fashion scene are identified and future cycles predicted.
2.3 A current fashion trend is researched and its theory of fashion adoption is identified

Element:

3. Analyse role of 21st century media on fashion adoption and dissemination

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Media available in 21st century are identified.
3.2 Role of media in process of adoption and dissemination is identified.
3.3 A current fashion trend is researched, with role of a specified media type on its adoption and dissemination analysed.

Element:

4. Identify how future directions in fashion are predicted

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Purposes of fashion forecasting are identified.
4.2 Processes of predicting future fashion directions are identified and compared.
4.3 Possible future trend is identified and illustrations are provided with evidence to support its possible adoption.


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 may include visits to fashion stores, presentations and tutorials. You will collate and analyse complex information gathered from your off campus research and present this to your peers. You will use these peer exercises to explore how to tailor your presentations to your audience.


Teaching Schedule

 

WEEK

CONTENT

ACTIVITY

WEEK 1

Origin of a Trend:

Introduction and course overview

 What are fashion trends?

 What is the purpose of forecasting?

What are fashion cycles?

  Fashion trend group activity Activity - discussing and identifying relevant trends for the styling sector.   Outside class:  Assessment 1 - Task 1:  Visit different stores to identify and analyse different trends seen in current market

 

WEEK 2

Origin of a Trend:

How to identify forecast trends and their influences

Trends and media   Outside class:  Assessment 1 - Task 2:  Explore, analyse and document how the identified themes are portrayed in different types of media.

WEEK 3

Origin of a Trend:

Tracing back the origin of a trend: Forecasting agencies.

 WGSN Introduction - how to navigate this important tool    Outside class:  Assessment 1 - Task 3:  Select a trend that best matches findings.

WEEK 4

Origin of a Trend:

How are trends created? Origins, history & cycles.

 Trend in history/ the fashion trend cycle/ Bubble Up – Trickle down.

Preparation for presentation.   Outside class:  Assessment 1 - Task 4:  Finding the history of a trend

WEEK 5

 ASSESSMENT 1: Origin of a Trend PRESENTATION

Students to present Assessment 1
Peer and individual feedback
Introduce Assessment 2

WEEK 6

Trend to concept: Introduction
WGSN
Other influences

Identify WGSN’s Trend Forecast for AW 2018/19 Students to research each trend and present in groups. Analyse other influences to crosscheck trends. Trend selection and analysis.

WEEK 7

Trend to concept:  Colour & Textures Silhouette & Graphics  Colour palette & Texture forecast and development for styling   Silhouette & Graphics forecast and development for styling.

WEEK 8

Trend to concept:  Developing a personalised concept   ASSESSMENT 2:  Trend to Concept - Part A (Visual Diary/ Research) How to develop your own concept.   Class time to work on Assessment 2

WEEK 9

Trend to concept:  Accessories, Hair and Makeup. Accessories and Makeup forecast and development for styling Class time to work on Assessment 2

WEEK 10

ASSESSMENT 2: Trend to Concept - Part B (Visual and Oral Communication) Students to present Assessment 2 Peer and individual feedback Introduce Assessment 3

WEEK 11

Trend and Concept Realisation:  Trend research and practical application.

Class time to work on trend research

WEEK 12

Trend and Concept Realisation: Trend research Concept development Students to work on Final Concept - Moodboard.   Wed 10 Oct – Fashion Show

WEEK 13

Trend and Concept Realisation: Concept presentation 5-minute oral presentation and feedback

Students to work on final presentation material

WEEK 14

Trend and Concept Realisation Work on Assessment 3 

Class time to work on Assessment 3

WEEK 15

ASSESSMENT 3: Trend and concept realisation

FINAL PRESENTATION

WEEK 16

End of Year event

Pitch to panel

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You will have access to a simulated styling workroom/computer laboratories.

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 manage the design process from design concept to final design realisation. 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 - due Week 5
Origin of a Trend
For this assessment, you will create a blog, where you will systematically record a weekly task and present your findings at the end. First, you will observe and register what is currently happening with local retailers. You will identify a common theme and then pair it back with a predicted trend from WGSN. You will track down the history of this trend and finally present your work to your peers in a 5-minute talk.

 

Assessment Task 2 - due Week 10
Trend to Concept

As stylists, you need to be able to understand how WGSN works, analyse their forecasted trends, relate them to what is happening around you and interpret these trends into your own personalized theme. The purpose of this assessment is to guide you in preparation for your final concept boards and editorial shoot at the end of the semester.  

 

Assessment Task 3 -due Week 15
Concept Realisation

In this assessment, you will bring together your knowledge of identifying current trends and predicting future fashion influences to showcase your styling skills in a real-life brief/situation. You will assist a brand to gain market awareness in a commercial environment.

 

 


Assessment Matrix

 

  Assessment Task 1 Assessment Task 2 Assessment Task 3
Element 1 -  Identify significant influences on contemporary fashion    X  
Element 2 -  Review theories of fashion adoption and dissemination  X X  
Element 3 -  Analyse role of 21st century media on fashion adoption and dissemination    X  
Element 4 -  Identify how future directions in fashion are predicted       X X

 

Other Information

 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.

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

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.

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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.
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