Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: COMM5473C

Course Title: Make Presentations

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5401 - 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

Glenda McNeil 

glenda.mcneill@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 30

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

In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge to create and present a promotional image. By using different presentation and styling techniques, you will develop the expertise to source props and products to create a narrative for maximum visual impact.
You will do this with a variety of products for different promotional briefs by preparing, delivering and reviewing presentations.

This unit is delivered and assessed with MKTG8036C (SIRRMER008) Plan and style merchandise photo shoots


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBCMM411 Make Presentations

Element:

1. Prepare presentation

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Plan presentation approach and intended outcomes

1.2 Identify target audience, location, and resource requirements

1.3 Select presentation strategies, format and delivery methods according to  presentation requirements

1.4 Select techniques to evaluate presentation effectiveness

 

Element:

2. Deliver presentation

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Summarise key concepts and central ideas and present to target audience

2.2 Provide opportunity for audience to seek clarification on presentation information

2.3 Confirm target audience understand key concepts and ideas and that identified presentation objectives have been achieved

Element:

3. Review presentation

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Evaluate effectiveness of the presentation

3.2 Seek and discuss feedback & any reactions to the presentation from participants & relevant stakeholders

3.3 Make changes to presentation based on feedback received

 


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

The activities in this course have been designed to give you the opportunity to put into practice all the theory learned in class. These activities include:

  • class exercises to review class presentations/ theory
  • practical demonstrations
  • design activities or projects
  • individual and group activities
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/assessor feedback
  Teaching Schedule  

Note - While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on the class needs and availability of resources


Teaching Schedule

WEEK

DATE

TOPIC

CONTENT / ACTIVITIES

1

 

INTRODUCTION TO STYLE MERCHANDISE

THE ROLE OF A STYLIST

PHOTO SHOOTS /STYLE KITS
  • Defining Style Exercise
  • WGSN login

2

 

ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES

KEY TRENDS & THEMES FOR 2024

FASHION WEEK - 23RD FEB

  • Deliver Assessment 1: Style and Produce an Image
  • Design Elements Activity
  • Brief in Flat Lay exercise

3

 

FLAT LAYS

FASHION WEEK CONT

  • Flat Lay Exercise

4

 

TRENDS

SEEKING INSPIRATION

MOOD BOARDS – COLOUR THEMES

COPYRIGHT

FASHION WEEK TILL 9TH MARCH

 

  • Research Fashion Trends
  • Mood board Activity
  • Finding a Designer
  • Communicating with visual activity

5

 

 

NETWORKING

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

PLANNING

FASHION WEEK

  • Reasearch Styling 
  • Roles and Responsibilitie
  • Gathering your team
  • Effective Communiction in a team
  • Shoot Responsibilites

 6

  CONFIRM MOOD BOARD AND CONCEPT

 

  • Research styling on fashion websites
  • Discussion / team activity
  • Set Design/Location
  • Brief of images
  • What is good Styling

7

 

CONCEPT PROPOSALS

PROPS

COLOUR PALETTE

TRENDS

Present concept to class

  • Preparing for a photo shoot
  • How to get the best shot
  • Confirm mood board and concept ideas
  •  Loan Sheets
  •  Call / Run Sheets
  • Permission Forms

MID-SEMESTER BREAK 

8

 

STUDENT SUPPORT WEEK

ALLOCATED SHOOT TIME

ASSESSMENT TASK 1

  •  Shoot Time

9

 

CLASS PRESENTATIONS

  • Assessment 1: Style and Produce an Image Due
  • Present to class
  • Deliver Assessment 3: Style, Produce and Create a Look-book

10

  CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
  • Create your own brand or collaborate with a designer or brand
  • Research Look book activity
  • Create a concept for your brand and Look Book

11

  CONCEPT PROPOSAL PRESENTATIONS

 

  • Concept proposal presentation
  • Meetings TBA
  • Individual Feedback Week
  • Team Feedback
  • Concept approved by assessor

12

  SOURCING
  • Finalise shoot details and make changes where necessary
  • Shoot Feedback

13

 

SHOOT TIME

  • SHOOT TIME

14

 

REVIEW IMAGES FROM SHOOT

 

 

  • Image Review Due
  • Present to class
  • Team Feedback
  • Sequencing Images for Look Book

15

 

PRESENTATIONS OF LOOK BOOK TO CLASS

  • AT2 Style, Produce and Create a Look-Book Due
  • Present Lookbook to class
  • Evaluation
  • Team feedback

16

 

FEEDBACK WEEK

  • Feedback

17

  FEEDBACK AND RESUBMISSION WEEK

 

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment.  Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

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.  

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

 

 

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit Assessment

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 1– Style and Produce an Image :

In this assessment task you are required to plan, style and produce 1 x fashion image. Your role is the Creative Director, Stylist and Photographer. You are to collaborate with a Fashion Design student, selecting at least 1 x ‘hero’ garment to style in 1 x fashion image with talent. You may choose to collaborate with hair and make-up artists but you must take the photographs and edit the final image yourself. 

Due Week 9

Assessment 2 – Style, Produce and Create a Lookbook: 

This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your competence in styling, producing and creating a Lookbook. This assessment brings together two of your courses: Style Merchandise and Styling IT. In Style Merchandise you are required to produce a Lookbook which comprises of 5 x styled looks, one of which will be featured on the cover page. In Styling IT you will learn the technical skills that will help you create both, the Lookbook and the budget report of your expenses.

Due Week 15


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Attendance 
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. 

 Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. 

Information about your studies 
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism 
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity  

Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment. 

Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

Assessment
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

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.    

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL 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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