Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: GRAP5411C
Course Title: Research global design trends
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
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 are no pre-requisites for this course.
Course Description
In this course you will investigate, evaluate and analyse global design trends and the effect they on contemporary fashion. You will investigate popular culture, look at forecasting trends and manage style realisation in the form of a photo shoot around a predicted trend.
This unit is delivered and assessed with GRAP6971C (MSTFD5025) Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs and GRAP5410C (CUADES611) Manage design realisation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADES612 Research global design trends |
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1. Research design trends |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse and select formal and informal research strategies and source information on global design trends 1.2 Identify and explore new and alternative sources of information 1.3 Evaluate the credibility of information gathered and confirm research scope is sufficiently broad |
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2. Analyse design trends to inform own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Challenge and extend own perspectives and ways of thinking using researched information 2.2 Examine and assess implications and consequences of design trends on own work 2.3 Identify creative and commercial opportunities presented by emerging trends and technologies using critical analysis 2.4 Develop systems to identify and respond to opportunities |
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3. Develop and articulate positions and ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop substantiated positions and ideas on global design trends 3.2 Generate informed discussion, debate and critical analysis with peers and colleagues 3.3 Challenge and refine own positions using debate and feedback |
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4. Extend own design skills |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify and use opportunities presented by research to extend own design skills 4.2 Re-evaluate and refine approaches to work in the context of current and emerging trends 4.3 Improve skills continuously using practice, discussion and ongoing evaluation |
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
In this unit of the Diploma of Fashion Styling (C5336), you will delve deeply into the ever-evolving world of global design trends and their profound impact on contemporary fashion. This unit is a hands-on journey where you'll actively investigate and evaluate the forces shaping today's fashion landscape.
The unit is clustered and co-delivered with GRAP5410C (CUADES611) "Manage design realisation" and GRAP6971C (MSTFD5025) "Analyse Influences on Contemporary Fashion Designs."
Your journey in this unit will include: In-depth Analysis of Global Design Trends, Exploration of Popular Culture and its Influence on Fashion, Forecasting Future Trends, Practical Application through a Styled Photo Shoot, and Collaborative Learning. By the end of this unit you'll be well equipped with the tools, knowledge, and practical experience needed to make informed decisions about styling, trend forecasting, and the broader context of contemporary fashion.
Teaching Schedule
This unit is co-delivered with CUADES611, MSTFD5025, CUADES612. Please refer to your timetable for class times and room allocation. It is expected that you attend all classes to get the best learning experience, and be assessed as competent for the unit. Please notify your teacher of an expected absence. 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.
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CONTENT / ACTIVITIES |
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INTRODUCTION, COURSE & ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW TREND ORIGINS (Part A) |
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TREND ORIGINS |
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TREND ORIGINS |
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TRENDS & MEDIA |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: INTRODUCTION TO WGSN |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: FORECASTING |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: EXTERNAL INFLUENCES |
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MID-SEMESTER BREAK | ||
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HELP ME & FEEDBACK WEEK |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: VISUAL MATERIAL BOARDS |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: PRESENTATIONS |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: TREND RESEARCH & PRACTICAL APPLICATION |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: TREND RESEARCH & CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: |
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GLOBAL TREND STYLING PROJECT: |
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FEEDBACK & RESUBMISSION WEEK |
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FEEDBACK & RESUBMISSION WEEK |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Electronic resources can be found in the Trends Canvas (Learning management system).
- Powerpoint presentations
- Assessment examples
- Weekly Modules
University Library
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
A comprehensive assessment document with all requirements will be provided at the commencement of classes and uploaded to the Canvas shell. This section will just provide a high-level summary of the assessment tasks. The units within this program are delivered as a clustered and therefore the assessments will cover units CUADES611, MSTFD5025, CUADES612.
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Assessment Task One: Origin of a Trend
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This assessment requires you to demonstrate your understanding of the content covered within the first four weeks of the trend cluster. You will be provided with a specific fashion trend by your trainer and expected to answer a series of questions about the trend. This will be demonstrated by using fashion theories to analyse and understand the adoption and dissemination of new fashion trends. More specifically, this is about researching a trend, anaylising its main characteristics, describing the influences that shape it and understanding the role of the media in popularizing and spreading the trend. Please see the full assessment brief in Canvas along with assessment format examples. |
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Assessment Task Two: Global Trend Styling Project |
This assessment is about managing the realisation of a design concept and researching and incorporating global design trends in a collaborative fashion styling project. Through individual and group tasks, you are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills in trend analysis, mood board creation, conceptualisation, planning, budgeting, resource management, styling execution, and teamwork. The assessment aims to assess your ability to integrate trends into a cohesive styling project, while also developing your critical thinking, teamwork, and reflective skills in the context of a real-world fashion styling scenario. The assessment will be conducted in five parts: Part 1: Research and analysis Part 2: Conceptualisation Part 3: Planning and Organisation Part 4: Implementation Part 5: Evaluation
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Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Assessment Matrix
A detailed assessment matrix can be found in the Canvas shell, and provided on request by the Program Coordinator.
Other Information
Assessment of this course will cover theoretical and practical components of developing fashion design concepts and develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice.
Throughout the course there will be ongoing feedback to assist with improvement for your own design practice.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback from your teacher on all formal assessment tasks. This feedback will be on your current progress and recommendations for improvement.
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
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.
Special consideration appeals and discipline https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Penalties for late assessment
Late submission or presentation of assessable work without an approved extension will be penalised as follows:
- Complete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark
- Partial or incomplete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark for the entire assessable work
- Work submitted after day 7 will be awarded an NN grade and 0% mark
- Weekends and holiday periods are included in the calculation of the late penalty
- Where a due date includes a specific time for submission or presentation, submissions after that time on the due date incur a 5% penalty.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. The following link provides important information on the following topics that relates to all courses: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
• Student Feedback at RMIT
• Student Progress
• Special Consideration, appeals, and discipline
• Academic Integrity
• Student Progress Committee (SPC)
• Assessment Grades
• Classification of award
Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
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