Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

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. 

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

Kate Clarke kate.clarke@rmit.edu.au

Bianca Christoff bianca.christoff@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

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
Element:	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

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. 

 

WEEK	TOPIC	ACTIVITIES
01	Introduction and overview of the course What is a fashion editorial Design elements and principles	Class discussion: What is a fashion editorial Exploring the elements and principles of design in relationship to a fashion editorial Building a concept from a creative piece
02	Creating a fashion editorial concept What makes a strong moodboard	Create a Fashion editorial concept Class discussion: What makes a strong moodboard Develop mood boards in conjunction with a mock brief
03	Deep dive into Assessment 1 Key elements and steps to building an Editorial team	Class discussion: Assessment brief and past student work Class discussion: Methods in finding the right team members
04	Gallery exploration: City Galleries Brunswick/Collingwood	Gallery visits/ exhibitions/ art appraisal Response activity (reflective questions) Independent project-based work
05	Selecting artwork and starting assessment 1 concepts	Class discussion: Evaluate the gallery visit Select artwork for Assessment 1 concepts Fashion Trends / Target Market
06	Presenting concepts One on One concept proposal discussion	Class discussion: How to prepare and present your two concept proposals Final evaluation of concept proposal.
07	Asst 1 Part 1 – Concept Proposal: Concept boards are to be completed and discussed with your teacher.   Editors sign off	HELP ME WEEK: Class time is available to discuss any problems/ and resolve any concerns with concept proposals. End of class concept proposal must be signed off.
08	Asst 1 Part 3 – Concept Presentation: In class presentation Part 1,2,3 & 4 – Asst 1:Canvas upload	Class presentation. Concept selection. Assessment submission
09	One-on-one concept development	Organisation and development of Editorial: Sourcing: Talent and crew Scouting location Briefing and liaising with the team Sourcing products and props Discussion and appraisal with the editor
10	Asst 2: Part 1 –Proposal: Concept boards are to be completed and discussed with your teacher. Editors sign off	The final proposal must include: Finalise looks Exact Location Exact Team Complete planning
11	Allocate time for the Photography shoot. One-on-one concept development
12	Allocate time for the Photography shoot. One-on-one concept development
13	Asst 2: Part 2 – Editorial shots: Post-production sign off Present to the teacher – selected images from your contact sheet. Editors sign off	Post-production meeting: Present 2 -3 images per shot for final selection   All garment returns and budget completed.   By the end of the session, 8 images will be selected and ready for post-production editing.
14	Finalise Asst 2- Discussion & Liaison	Complete post-production editing
15	Asst 2: Part 3 – presentation of final work Editorial Spread In class presentation   Part 1,2,3 & 4 – Asst 1: Canvas upload	Presentations, feedback, reflections
16	Feedback and resubmission week
17	Feedback

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 8 

 

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 15

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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