Course Title: Exhibit textile designs or products

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: VART6464C

Course Title: Exhibit textile designs or products

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C6165 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development

Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259232

Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

John Brooks

john.brooks@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

None

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to plan, prepare and set up exhibits of textile products.  Throughout this course you will plan for an end of year exhibition to present your textile designs and products in your chosen area of print, knit or weave. Alongside your textiles, you will also include printed, hand-drawn and/or digital folios and displays. It is expected that you will work as part of a team for this event and take on individual responsibility for some negotiated section, beyond displaying your own work.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTTD5006 Exhibit textile designs or products

Element:

1 Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

Element:

2 Prepare to exhibit textiles

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Determine exhibition requirements

2.2 Investigate suitable locations for exhibition in line with types of displays, size and scope of exhibition and needs of target audience

2.3 Document requirements

2.4 Plan exhibition

2.5 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure plans are viable and resolve any planning issues

2.6 Finalise plans to ensure all obligations and considerations are addressed

Element:

3 Prepare works for exhibition

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Select and prepare textile products with a variety of treatments or manipulation effects for exhibition

3.2 Identify, document and implement suitable method of cataloguing, labelling, pricing and selling products for display

3.3 Oversee transfer, installation, hanging and arranging of works to ensure presentation and aesthetic requirements are achieved, and according to workplace procedures

3.4 Resolve problems arising during set-up and document for future reference

Element:

4 Exhibit products and evaluate event

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Introduce and explain exhibition to the audience using appropriate communication tools and techniques

4.2 Monitor audience response to exhibition, and encourage and respond to feedback

4.3 Close exhibition, assess finances, and coordinate dismantling and transfer of displays and equipment

4.4 Finalise event with venue management, including payment arrangements

4.5 Evaluate overall effectiveness of exhibition

4.6 Document evaluation of exhibition to inform future exhibition planning

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required for planning, preparing and set up of exhibits of textile products.  You will be expected to demonstrate the skills required to work as part of a team and take on individual responsibility to achieve the required outcomes for an exhibition to an industry standard and as defined in the assessment criteria.

 

 


Details of Learning Activities

A range of activities will be undertaken in and out of class sessions. Students are expected to participate in group work, written reports, presentations, site visits and guest lectures.


Teaching Schedule

*Please note this weekly schedule may be subject to change 

Week:

Learning Activity:

Important Dates:

1

Introduction to Exhibition Practice


2

Exhibition Knowledge


3

Excursion TBC


4

Exhibition Analysis

Assessment 1 due

5

Writing a Bio


6

Applying for an Exhibition


7

Planning work for exhibition


8

Selecting work for exhibition




9

Displaying/Installing work for exhibition


10

Documenting your Exhibition


11

Guest Speaker TBC


12

Markets and Retail Spaces


13

Exhibition Administration


14

Gaining Feedback on your exhibition


15


Assessment 2 due

16

Assessment



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
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for 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 due week 4

The aim of this project is to research appropriate means of exhibiting textile products by visiting and analysing different locations/venues. As you are preparing for your own exhibition this year this assessment will cover the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare for exhibiting textile artworks and products.


Assessment 2 due week 15

This project will allow you to demonstrate the ability to select and prepare textile works for exhibition, and to carry a textile exhibition through from conception to completion.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix for this course is available upon request from the Program manager


Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

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.

Assessment Feedback: 
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

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

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/adjustments-to-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-results/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.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

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