Course Title: Plan and style merchandise photo shoots
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: MKTG8027C
Course Title: Plan and style merchandise photo shoots
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5381 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Sam Falanga
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4670
Course Contact Email: samuel.falanga@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Justin Compton
justin.compton@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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 required.
Course Description
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to plan a photo shoot in response to a brief and then style the shoot for photography. You will learn about the styling industry including working with key stakeholders to produce styled photoshoots.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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SIRRMER008 Plan and style merchandise photo shoots |
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1. Determine creative direction of photo shoot. |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Access and interpret requirements of a photo shoot brief and clarify photo shoot specifications and constraints. 1.2. Research merchandise styling trends to inform photo shoot styling. 1.3. Identify and seek input from creative sources to inspire photo shoot styling. 1.4. Create mock-ups of styling options and make refinements to enhance visual appeal and photo shoot outcomes. 1.5. Seek input from relevant personnel to determine final styling direction and gain required approval. |
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2. Plan photo shoot. |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Determine photo shoot resource requirements and ensure required resourcing is available within allocated budget. 2.2. Create a brief of images to be captured during photo shoot. 2.3. Document a photo shoot schedule and communicate key roles and responsibilities to relevant personnel. 2.4. Identify potential photo shoot issues and undertake contingency planning to minimise impact. 2.5. Seek privacy agreements and permissions from talent involved in photo shoot as required. |
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3. Style photo shoot. |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Access photo shoot location and identify and address any health and safety risks. 3.2. Style merchandise and props according to agreed styling and photo shoot plan. 3.3. Review and adjust lighting to enhance photo shoot in consultation with photographer and other personnel as required. 3.4. Provide clear direction and instructions to photo shoot talent and other personnel involved in photo shoot as required. 3.5. Adjust styling throughout photo shoot to meet creative brief. 3.6. Confirm photos listed in brief of images are captured. 3.7. Finalise photo shoot and restore photo shoot location to original condition. |
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4. Review images. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach.
On campus class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
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Semester 2 Teaching Schedule Assessment Task Due Date are highlighted in bold |
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- Discuss sources for Models and Hair & Make up - Discuss Locations - Present shoots for inspiration |
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Present Fashion on Location Part A to Teacher in a 1 on 1 |
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Week 9 |
Self Directed learning.
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Week 10 |
Self Directed learning.
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Week 12 |
Self Directed Learning
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Visual Merchandising students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?
The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills. Assessment tasks may include: report writing, practical in class exercises and on location practical exercises.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Fashion On Location Photo Shoot Due Week 15
AT2 Knowledge Quiz Due Week 14
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
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 of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency is available from Program administration.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
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