Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
Course Code: EMPL5599C
Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6086 - Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Michelle Shepherd
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9107
Course Contact Email:michelle.shepherd@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Paul Castro
Glenda Mc Neil
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This unit’s Co- Requisite is LMT091-4FD Communicate and Sell design Concepts
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to communicate and network with others working along the fashion industry supply chain, to ensure design processes and outcomes meet requirments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4006B Interact and network with fashion industry participants |
Element: |
1. Describe features of fashion industry communication 1.1 Roles of different fashion industry participants are described 1.2 Routine Industry communication channel and tools and their appropriate uses are described 1.3 Information needs of fashion industry participants for design, procurement, production and marketing processes are described. 1.4 Communication protocols of different industry participants are identified 1.5 Workplace communication practices and quality standards are identified
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Roles of different fashion industry participants are described |
Element: |
2. Communicate design concepts adn production requirments 2.1 Objectives and processes for communicating design concepts are identified and used effectively 2.2 Appropriate industry communication tools used to communicate and determine design production are selected and applied 2.3 Language and terminology that is appropriate to fashion industry is used routinely when interacting and communicating with industry participants to ensure required meaning is accurately conveyed 2.4 An understanding of roles of different industry participants is applied to planning and implementing industry communication 2.5 Information requirments of fashion industry participants are accomodated in developement and production of fashion designs 2.6 Feedback is sought on effectiveness of communication in relaying design and production concepts and requirements, and is incorporated into future communication. 2.8 Outcomes of communication and information recieved are documented and records are maintained. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Objectives and processes for communicating design concepts are identified and used effectively |
Element: |
3 Develope and maintain effective industry networks 3.1 An understanding of scope and role of different industry participants is applied to develope networks that cover relevant areas of operation 3.2 Cooperative working relationships with other relevant participants are developed and maintained. 3.3 Information about key industry participants is gathered and stored so it is up to date and accessible |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 An understanding of scope and role of different industry participants is applied to develope networks that cover relevant areas of operation |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate ways of communicating concepts such as ideas and design concepts to fashioin professionals with a range of information needs, through the use of sketches, diagrams, illustrations, samples of fabric, charts, and written descriptions
Apply an understanding of the roles and information needs of different industry participants.
Demonstrate the use of appropriate industry terminology and language to convey meaning and work effectively with others both within and outside of the workplace.
Details of Learning Activities
*Class Discussion and Analysis work on Communication Channels and Tools used In fashion Industry
* Fashion Industry Participants Class Discussions - Students to Identify -Roles of Pattern makers, Suppliers, Merchandising, marketing Professionals, Importers, exporters, Production Personel
*Group Work -Learing to Communicate Design Concepts and ideas
*Collect, Analyse and Organise information - Visual diary workshops
* Mood Board Workshop Classes,
*Trend Board Workshops
*sketching classess
Teaching Schedule
Week-to-Week Schedule Full Time Semester Two 2010
WEEK No WEEK COMMENCING TOPIC/ACTIVITY:
LMTFD4006A Interact and Network with Fashion Industry Participants
LMT091-4FD Communicated and Sell Design Concepts
17 5/07/10 Element 1 (Interact and Network)
Describe features of fashion industry communication
Roles of fashion industry participants are described ppt
Information needs for design/production/marketing are described
Workplace communication /quality standards are identified
Discuss use of Electronic communication tools in fashion industry Tutorial Workshop-
Powerpoint 25 min
Introduce Communications Assignment 40 min
BLOG RESEARCH INITIATION TO HAVE
5 BY END OF CLASS
18 12/07/10 Element 2 (Interact and Network)
Communicate design concepts and production requirements
Communicating dc’s are identified
Language/terminology to fashion industry is described Tutorial Workshop-Students get 2 hours to WORK ON COMMUNICATIONS EVALUATION ASSESSMENT TASK
19 19/07/10 Element 2 (Communicate and Sell)
Develop Inspiration Board
Principles of design are applied to inspirational development
Tutorial workshop- Mood board PPT
Give students mood themes to work on mood board
20 26/07/10 Element 2 (Communicate and Sell)
Develop Inspiration Board,
Inspirational board is developed to communicated sources of inspiration
Tutorial Workshop- Students to contextualize mood board into a trend board
To be included in Visual Diary
Elements of colour / Mood Board PPT
Visual Diary Introduction
21 2/08/10 Element 3 (Interact and Network)
Develop and Maintain effective industry networks Assessment -Communications assignment due Tutorial NCS
22 09/08/10 Element 1 (Communicate and Sell)
Interpret Design Brief
Key requirements of design concept are identified
Impact of Target Market on Design process identified Tutorial Workshop- Students to observe competitors of Industry partner and complete Range Core/better/Best matrix – include in Visual diary
23 16/08/10 Element 3
Develop Story Board to meet design brief
Key Elements of story board are identified, Garment Concepts are developed
Tutorial Workshop- Students to work on Development of Storyboard Individual Layout workshop TBC – OR FASHION ILLUSTRATION CLASS *WIP
24 23/08/10 Holistic Overview
Element 4
Present Design tools
Mood Board/ Range Board/Theory Document/ Requirements Tutorial workshop- design development work- students individual development class brainstorming ideas for Bardot
25 30/08/10 Element 2 (Communicate and Sell)
Develop Inspiration Board
Principles of design are applied to inspirational development Tutorial workshop- design development work
26 6/09/10 Element 2 (Communicate and Sell)
Develop Inspiration board
Sources of Design Ideas are identified
Inspirational items are collected and collated- Finalized Students to finalize compilation of visual diary/development book
27 13/09/10 Element 2 (Communicate and Sell)
Develop Inspiration Board
Mood board workshop in relation to Bardot
Inspiration board is reviewed against design brief Assessment: VISUAL DIARY/ DEVELOPMENT BOOK PART B DUE
MOOD BOARD WORKSHOP
20/09/10 MID SEMESTER BREAK 2 WEEKS 20/9/10 – 4/10/11
28 4/11/10 Element 3 (Communicated and Sell)
Develop Story Board to meet design brief
Garment Concepts are developed based on design brief and inspiration board
Storyboard is produced to reflect design brief Tutorial –Students to collated and finalise images for Range Board
29 11/11/10 Element 3 (Communicated and Sell)
Develop Story Board to meet design brief
Suitable fabrics and Colour Palette are selected
Tutorial –Students to work on collating Fabric Board and show teacher *wip
30 18/10/10
Element 4 (Communicated and Sell)
Present Design Tools
Design tools are used to communicated concepts based on the dBreif
Feedback is sought on design concepts based on the design brief Tutorial –Students to collate Presentation on Powerpoint, and show teacher *WIP
31 25/10/10 Element 5 (Communicated and Sell)
Sell Design Concepts, Interests of Fashion Industry Professionals
Benefits and Features of design concepts are explained and promoted, Design Concepts are linked to design brief
Presentation Skills are used to sell design concepts
Feedback and Questions Assessment –MOOD RANGE AND FABRIC PRESENTATION due Tutorial
32 1/11/10 CUP HOL HOLISTIC PRESENTATION WEEK
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will enable students to work in a group as well as individually. The assessed learning activities covered are
Assessment 1- Fashion Communications Evaluation - This assignment is designed to develope students awareness of a range of fashion resources available through various mediums, Students are to select 4 mediums that could be used by a product developer when developing a seasonal range. Students are to describe features of each of these mediums and evaluate the information content in relation to industry requirements.
Assessment 2 - Visual Diary part B - Students are to work in groups, and the aim of this assessment is to finalize preparation and development for range concept design concept via research, though completing the final developmental stages of a body of work capturing inspirational visuals that reflect all aspecst of ranged development of the forthcoming season directly in relation to the industry partner
Assessment Tasks
LMTFD4006A Interact and network with fashion industry participants
Assessment 3: Fashion Communication Evaluation 70%
Individual Assessment
Aim: This assignment is designed to develop student’s awareness of a range of fashion resources available through various mediums.
Objective: Students are to select 4 different fashion industry communication mediums that could be used by a product range developer when developing a seasonal range. Students are to describe features of each of these mediums and evaluate the information content in relation to industry requirements.
Due Date: Week of 02/08/10
in Tutorial Class
600 word count (inc Table)
Value: 70% individual assessment
Communication Mediums
Apply your understanding of the role and information needs of a Product Range developer in the process of range development. Tools used by Product Range Developer’s, are to include one of each of the below listed mediums.
Fashion Website (can include Online Stores, Brand Websites, Fashion Information websites)
Value: 10 %
1. Select one fashion website, include the website name, and list the information content of the website.
2. Include 2 visuals/images and/or information used within the website, and describe why/how these would be of use if you worked in product development.
3. Does the website communicate its design concepts effectively? (please explain)
Fashion Blog
Value: 10 %
4. Select one Fashion Blog, include the blog website name, and list the information content of the website.
5. Include 2 visuals/images used within the website, and describe why these would be of use if you worked in product development.
6. Give an example of a brand/company that you feel may use or be inspired by this blog, by the products that they offer.
7. Does the blog communicate its design concepts effectively?
Fashion Magazine
Value: 10 %
8. Select one Fashion Magazine, include the magazine name, list the information content of the magazine, Define the target market, and accessibility of the magazine,
9. Select some visuals/images and information used within the magazine, and describe why these would be of use if you worked in product development
Fashion Forecast Medium
Value: 10 %
10. Select one Fashion Forecast medium (magazine, website). Include the magazine/ website name, and list the information content of the forecast service.
11. Include a visual image of a forecast and explain if it is effectively communicated, and how it would be of use if you were in product development
Compare and Contrast 2 mediums
Value: 30 %
1. Complete a table of your findings. Select 2 mediums that you have described above and evaluate the quality of the information provided, how best could the various mediums be utilized in the following processes - forecasting, range development , presentation of fashion concepts, communication of ideas, colour development, include 2 more aspects for comparison you feel relevant to the role of product development.
Certificate IV Fashion and Textile Merchandising
LMTFD4006a Interact and network with fashion industry Participants
Assessment 4: Visual Development Diary Part B 30%
Group Assessment
Aim: The aim of this assignment is to assist students to finalize preparation and development for range concept design via research, through completing the final developmental stages of a body of work capturing inspirational visuals that reflect all aspects of range development of the forthcoming season directly in relation to the industry partner.
Objective: Students are to collect sources of inspiration that are specifically related and directed towards their final range concept, as part of “What could have inspired BARDOT”, to design and develop the garment that your group has been allocated. This is to be in the form of photos, postcards, catalogues, fabric swatches, magazine tears, coloured yarn and or textured materials, directly relating to the final themes. Sketches and notes inspired by the visual materials are to be a part of the diary.
Due Date: Week of 13/09/10 in Tutorial
Value: 30% Group Assessment
Part B
30 %
Part B of the visual diary needs to encapsulate all areas of your final range development in the areas listed below. Ensure it is totally directed towards your final concept and is directed to reflect the brand Bardot.
Colour Observation
Value 8 %
Research BARDOT current colour palette and display in Visual form.
1. Reference colour palette with pantone colour numbers, Display with correct colour swatches, indicating what you feel is the pop colour
2. Demonstrate which forecast (from Visual Diary Part A) you feel inspired BARDOT’S current palette the most.
3. Include images of colours that the brand has used in the season prior that you are developing
4. Visually demonstrate all aspects of your colour palette development for Bardot Include relevant colour images/ inspiration/ forecasts/ swatches/ photographs/ developmental ideas.
Fabrication
Value 4 %
5. Include 2 inspiration pages demonstrating -How /where/ why you came to include the fabrics within your range, show evidence towards this. You must include relevant swatches, images, photographs, textual references etc.
6. Include at least 2 Fabrics that the brand is using in their current range, Include correct fabric swatches, and Images of Bardot garments, and visually match where you think the idea originated.
Mood board work
Value 8 %
7. Include class exercise mood board work, minimum of 4 mood boards must be included
8. Include class exercise of Trend board relevant to mood board work at least 4 trend boards must be included
Graphic work
Value 2 %
9. Include one page displaying any graphics the brand has used in their previous/current collection, and one page showing what could have inspired Bardot to do this
10. Include inspiration, any direction and final outcome towards your range in relation to the brand and target market.
Silhouette /trend Research
Value 8 %
11. Include at least 8 design development pages of your specific silhouette direction, (sketch/design pages) towards your final range.
12. Show the inspiration behind the range that you have developed. Where the silhouettes been inspired by? Are they part of forecasts? Something you have seen instore etc,
13. Include an Image of your groups allocated garment and one Inspiration page behind the garment showing ““What could have inspired BARDOT” for your final garment.
Assessment Matrix
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