Course Title: Style creatively for fashion editorial
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: GRAP5365C
Course Title: Style creatively for fashion editorial
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: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Course Description
In this course you will investigate the skills required to creatively conceive and style a fashion editorial for a fashion magazine and apply these findings to your own practice.
You will also learn how to engage, negotiate with, support and communicate with a team to effectively deliver a creative brief.
This unit is delivered and assessed with EMPL7086C (BSBCMM501) Develop and nurture relationships and EMPL7089C (BSBLDR403) Lead team effectiveness
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
STYEDI501A Style creatively for fashion editorial |
Element: |
1 Create concept for fashion editorial |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Relevant research is conducted including target audience |
Element: |
2 Collaborate with photographer to establish the creative team |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Photographer is identified and collaborative relationship established |
Element: |
3 Arrange and confirm resources with stakeholders |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Research is conducted to determine location, wardrobe and props which support concept |
Element: |
4 Produce the fashion shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Applicable WHS legislative and organisational requirements are verified and followed |
Element: |
5 Co-ordinate post-production of the project |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Final product is edited in consultation with photographer and client as required |
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 will be structured to mimic the professional environment of an editorial stylist, working both independently and within a team. Learning activities will be sequenced to take you from the pre-production stage to post production. You will use information from your off campus excursions and research to inform in-class group discussions. The simulated work environments will include meetings and photo-shoots that encourage collaboration and team work. Role play activities will allow you to experience diverse roles within the fashion photo shoot team.
Teaching Schedule
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WEEK 1
|
Intro subject |
WEEK 2 |
Galleries excursion |
WEEK 3 |
Galleries excursion |
WEEK 4 |
Assessment Task 1 Part 1-3 Due - Concept proposal |
WEEK 5 |
Shoot time |
WEEK 6 |
Assessment Task 1 Part 4-5 Due - Presentation First half of class |
WEEK 7 |
• Work on conceptualising poster |
WEEK 8 |
First half of class: Refine, revise discuss concept proposals |
WEEK 9 |
Shoot time |
WEEK 10 |
Assessment Task 2 due – Presentation first half of class |
WEEK 11 |
Develop concept proposal 1 + 2 for Assessment Task 3 |
WEEK 12 |
Present concept proposal for Assessment Task 3 for approval |
WEEK 13 |
Working on final runway show |
WEEK 14 |
Shoot time |
WEEK 15 |
Assessment Task 3 due at start of class – present final work |
WEEK 16 |
Feedback Session |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will have access to a simulated styling design workroom equipped with light boxes, 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 style for editorial purposes, including negotiating to form a team with other staff & talent, develop design concept, undertake photo shoot and present 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 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 4 Part 1-3, Week 6 Part 4-5
Develop your Personal Editorial Style
You will explore your aesthetic editorial style by investigate and analyse artworks from selected galleries, documents how the artwork resonates with your personal style. Based on your research you will create a moodboard, concept and editorial shoot to communicate your personal editorial style.
Assessment Task 2 - due Week 10
Commercial Editorial concept – Fashion Parade Advertising poster
You will conceptualise, style and design a poster to advertise the 2017 Diploma of Fashion Styling runway parade. Your layout will need to leave room to accommodate "page furniture" - meaning; the headline copy, taglines, dates and venue. One poster from all student submissions will be chosen to go into production and be used for advertising the event. The chosen design will be able to be used on your CV as work you have done for a client.
Assessment Task 3 - due Week 15
Design Realisation for Editorial Shoot
You are required to conceptualise and style an eight page editorial based on a WGSN forecasted fashion trend. You will need to present your ideas for approval. As part of the creative process you will liase with a creative team, including photographer, hair and make up artist to create your editorial spread and
You are required to conceptualise and style an eight page editorial based on WGSN forecasted fashion trends.
Part of this process will be seeking approval for your work and liaising with a creative team (including hair and makeup artist and photographer) to create your editorial spread of a beauty shot, full length shot, double page spread, cover shot, 3/4 shot and your choice of remaining shots. Your layout needs to successfully communicate your story and have a minimum of 5 cohesive looks.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment details and criteria.
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Task 1 | Assessment Task 2 | Assessment Task 3 | |
| Element 1 - Create concept for fashion editorial | X | X | X |
| Element 2 - Collaborate with photographer to establish the creative team | X | X | X |
| Element 3 - Arrange and confirm resources with stakeholders | X | X | X |
| Element 4 - Produce the fashion shot | X | X | X |
| Element 5 - Co-ordinate post-production of the project | X | X |
Other Information
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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• Student Progress Committee (SPC)
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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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