Course Title: Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: GRAP5226C

Course Title: Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Course Contact : Katrina Rose

Course Contact Phone: 9925 9138

Course Contact Email:katrina.rose@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Helen Diomides
helen.diomides@rmit.edu.au
 

Nominal Hours: 80

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 course covers the skills required to assist with research and preparation of initial garment design concepts within an enterprise.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

Element:

1.  Interpret design brief within specified guidelines

2.  Research relevant information within specified guidelines

3.  Contribute to design concepts

4.  Contribute to the presentation of design/s

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Design parameters are clarified, in consultation with designer, sales team, management and client.
1.2 Strategy plan and critical path plan are developed.
1.3 Constraints are identified and taken into account when clarifying brief.
2.1 Trends in fabrics, etc. are researched for performance, colour, availability, care and maintenance requirements and suitability to project or design.
2.2 Technical requirements associated with production are assessed, within specified guidelines and according to OHS practices.
2.3 Any additional expertise required for project is identified.
3.1 Preliminary concepts are worked out in conjunction with others to identify possibilities.
3.2 Story themes are developed using fashion magazines, samples, swatches, trims and colour palette.
3.3 Ideas are contributed and discussed with team members to enhance success of project.
3.4 Relevant support materials and explanations are developed and refined in conjunction with members of design team.
4.1 Own role and relationship to others for presentation meeting is determined and rehearsed.
4.2 Presentation is assessed in a manner which promotes acceptance or approval or the design.
 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Class facilitated workshops, DVD’s as relevant, on the weekly schedule, class discussions


Teaching Schedule


Week 1 Introduction
Course structure
Week to Week Overview
Assignments Overview Tutor’s Introduction
Outline the Semester. Material required.
Assignment 1 Overview: Designer/Style Profile (20%)
Assignment 2 Visual Diary (30%) 1. Interpret design brief within specified guidelines – 1.1, 1.2; 1.3
Also refer to competency – “Preliminary design concepts” (GRAP5226C)”
Week 2 Influences: Fashion History: 120 years of fashion Historical influence activity
Discussion
Students to start work on Designer/Style Profile

 

Also refer to competency – “Preliminary design concepts” (GRAP5226C)”
Week 3 What is Product Development? – Overview
 Influences
 Process
 Range development Product Development process activity
Discussion
Students to work on Designer/Style Profile
DVD – Zara/Topshop dvd 20 min 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Also refer to competency – “Preliminary design concepts” (GRAP5226C)”
Week 4 How fashion works – couture , mass market ready to wear
DVD: The Secret life of Haute Couture 30min
Discussion
Students to work on Designer/Style Profile 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Also refer to competency – “Preliminary design concepts” (GRAP5226C)”
Week 5 Influences: Style tribes Style tribes activity
Discussion
Students to work on Designer/Style Profile 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Also refer to competency – “Preliminary design concepts” (GRAP5226C)”
Week 6 Influences: Role of media in fashion Students to work on Designer/Style Profile 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Also refer to competency – “Preliminary design concepts” (GRAP5226C)”
Week 7 Influences: Culture/ arts and other forms of design and how they influence fashion Assignment 1 DUE – Designer/Style Profile 20%
DVD: Art & fashion
Discussion 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Also refer to competency – “Preliminary design concepts” (GRAP5226C)”

 

 


Week 8 Forecast Process: Fashion Forecast
WGSN workshop/Forecasting
Assignment 2: Trend Analysis (Visual Diary) 30% 1. Interpret design brief within specified guidelines – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2. Research relevant information within specified guidelines – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
 

Week 9 Forecast Process: Colour in Fashion Forecast workshop: Colour 2.1, 3.2


Week 10 Forecast Process: Silhouette in Fashion Forecast workshop: Silhouette 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

Week 11 Forecast Process: Textiles in Fashion Forecast workshop: Silhouette / Fabric 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Week 12 Forecast Process: Finishes in Fashion Finishes/ trims activity 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Week 13 Range Development: Sourcing for a range Sourcing Workshop 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Week 14 Range Development: how to build a range? Range workshop Cov2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Week 15 Range Development: how to create a point of difference in a range? Range workshop 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
4. Contribute to the Presentation of design/s – 4.1, 4.2
Week 16 Range Development: How to merchandise and advertise a range? Range workshop 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
4. Contribute to the Presentation of design/s – 4.1, 4.2
Week 17 Range Development: How to merchandise and advertise a range? Range workshop
Assignment 2 DUE and presented– Trend Analysis (Visual Diary) 30% 2. Research relevant information within specifies guidelines – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3. Contribute to design concepts – 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
4. Contribute to the Presentation of design/s – 4.1, 4.2
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be based on a research assignment, and an oral presentation to industry which includes preparation of story boards and a theory document


Assessment Tasks

Assignment 1 Overview: Designer/Style Profile (20%)
Assignment 2 Visual Diary (30%)


Assignments equal 50% in total (100% of Semester 1) , the remaining 50% is completed in SEMESTER 2
 


Assessment Matrix

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