Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: EMPL5998C
Course Title: Develop and maintain strategic business networks
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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
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
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, newspaper or other commercial materials 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 and complete post-shoot activities.
This unit is delivered and assessed with GRAP6975 (NAT10871003) Style for fashion editorial and BUSM6535C (BSBLDR414) Lead team effectiveness
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBTWK601 Develop and maintain strategic business networks |
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1. Plan networking activities |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify potential business contacts according to networking objectives and organisational strategy 1.2 Evaluate and select potential business contacts 1.3 Plan subject matter of communication with identified businesses contacts 1.4 Evaluate methods for contacting identified business contacts |
Element: |
2. Undertake networking activities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish contact with identified business contacts 2.2 Communicate with relevant stakeholders the advantages of developing business relationship according to plan 2.3 Confirm communication channels with relevant stakeholders for future correspondence |
Element: |
3. Maintain networks |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify existing business relationships and assess strategic importance according to organisational objectives 3.2 Develop plan for maintaining strategic business relationships 3.3 Evaluate opportunities for collaboration with business contacts according to organisational strategy |
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 include:
· class exercises to review discussions/lectures
· online discussion and participation
· analysis/critique of relevant reading material
· design activities or projects
· peer learning
· class presentations
· group discussion
· research
· independent project-based work
· ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Teaching Schedule
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ACTIVITIES |
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Week 1 12 – 16 Feb |
o Introduce course – what is editorial styling o Overview of course o Overview of website – Explain D+ E principles o Design elements and principles.
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o Group discussion o How does it differ from commercial advertising. Look-books o Practical application: Work in groups or solo getting D+ E examples based on class discussion o Independent project-based work o Put on discussion boards
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Week 2 19 – 23 Feb |
o Mood board exploration o How to mood boards o Example brief o Work on Mood boards
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o Create a Fashion Advertising poster o Develop mood boards in conjunction with a mock brief o Work on conceptualising poster o Concept development o |
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Week 3 26 – 30 Feb |
Intro Brief 1: Develop your personal editorial style. The need for teams: o How do you find them – Discussions o Photographers/ hair and make-up, talent, designers
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o Class discussions in groups o Methods to find team members |
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Week 4 4 – 8 Mar |
Gallery exploration Brunswick/Collingwood Style aesthetic exploration Brunswick/Fitzroy Galleries |
Gallery visits/ exhibitions/ art appraisal o Gallery visits/ exhibitions/ art appraisal o Response activity (reflective questions) o Independent project-based work
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Week 5 11 – 15 Mar
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Gallery exploration city City Galleries
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o Gallery visits/ exhibitions/ art appraisal o Response activity (reflective questions) o Independent project-based work
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Week 6 18 – 22 Mar
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Concept proposal brief 1 Due presentation |
Presentation/ discussion. · analysis/appraisal · Talent, + crew liaison · Organisation, location scouting · Wardrobe sourcing · Outcomes + finding |
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Week 7 25-29 APRIL
MID SEMESTER BREAK 29 MARCH-FRIDAY 5HT APRIL
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HELP ME WEEK: Class time available to discuss any problems/ and resolve any concerns with brief 1 24- 29 MARCH PAY PAL FASHION FESTIVAL MID SEMESTER BREAK FRIDAY 29TH MARCH - FRIDAY 5TH APRIL |
Discussions / refine, brief. Source props
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Week 8 08 – 12 April |
Shoot brief 1 |
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Week 9 15 – 20 Apr |
Brief 1 due – Presentation Discussion and appraisal
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Presentation/ discussion.
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Week 10 22 – 26 Apr |
Introduce Brief 2.
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Start developing concepts |
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Week 11 29 – 3 May |
Work on and develop concept proposal for brief 2 One on one concept development |
· Analysis/appraisal one on one discussion · Talent, + crew liaison · Organisation, location scouting · Liaising with team · Product sourcing · Location shooting · Discussion and appraisal
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Week 12 6 – 10 May |
Brief 2: FINAL CONCEPT DUE |
Discussion appraisal. Feedback
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Week 13 13 – 17 May |
· SHOOT THE BRIEF · Sourcing · Liase with editor on final looks
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· Liaising with team · Product sourcing · Location shooting
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Week 14 20 – 25 May |
Submit 5 images for discussion? |
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Week 15 27 – 31 May |
Brief 2 due – presentation of final work
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· Presentations, feedback, analysis |
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Week 16 3 – 7 Jun |
Feedback and Resubmission Week |
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Week 17 10 – 15 Jun |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Know How workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops
The Study Support Hub One on One
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Fashion styling library guide;
https://rmit.libguides.com/c.php?g=928317&p=6710138
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
Assessment Tasks
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
Assessment One: Concept and Proposal
This assessment is about applying knowledge of fashion styling in various stages of concept development and planning.
The planning and outcomes of this assessment will be used to support the outcomes of the second assessment. In the
first assessment students will engage in tasks where they plan and refine their style of editorial features, whilst working
alongside the requests of a potential brand
Due week 7
Assessment Two: Editorial Styling
This assessment is about applying your knowledge and learnings from the planning and resources developed in your first assignment to develop your editorial photoshoots to a larger project. It is about refining your editorial style and applying it to meet the needs of a brand.
Due week 16
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices 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.
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
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