Course Title: Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: COMM5967C
Course Title: Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
Important Information:
This unit is a core within the Diploma of Fashion Styling and must be successfully completed to achieve this qualification
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5336 - 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
Bianca Christoff
bianca.christoff@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are No pre-requisites for this course
Course Description
In this course you will explore and establish a professional social networking presence relevant to the fashion styling industry, developing skills around choosing appropriate images and writing copy for different target audiences and social media platforms.
This unit is delivered and assessed with COMM5967C (CUFWRT301A) Write content for a range of media
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement |
Element: |
1. Describe the different types of social media tools and applications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explain characteristics of the term social media 1.2 Identify different types of social-media tools and applications 1.3 Illustrate some of the issues associated with the use of social media tools and applications |
Element: |
2. Compare different types of social media tools and applications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select one social media type for review 2.2 Review most popular tools and applications within that social media type 2.3 Itemise benefits across a range of the most popular tools and applications 2.4 Select most appropriate social media tool or application |
Element: |
3. Set up and use, popular social media tools and applications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify social media tools and applications for possible implementation 3.2 Initiate preferred social media tools and applications for use 3.3 Establish social media interface using text and file content 3.4 Initiate social networking interaction 3.5 Test and evaluate tools and applications for ease of use 3.6 Present findings |
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 within a fashion styling context.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities may include tutorials, practical workshops and off campus research where you will be challenged to reflect and debate on different concepts and issues surrounding social media and appropriate language when posting on different platforms .
You will be required to participate in case study learning, problem solving activities, self-reflection and discussion. Activities will encourage both individual and group based learning responsibilities and outcomes.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topic | Activities |
1 |
Introduction to Social Media Looking at themes Social media theme Questionnaire |
Instagram bloggers video Present Assessment task 1 Activity 1 Develop colour palette/theme |
2 |
Inclass review personal instagram themes |
Present AT1 Activity 2 Mood in pictures Due Activity 1 |
3 |
Instagram bio
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Present AT1 Activity 3 Flowers and my favourite things inclass moodboard for activity 3 bring in props for following week Due Activity 2 |
4 |
Practical image making flat lay |
bring in props - create imagery activity 3 |
5 | Instagram tips and tricks |
Present AT1 activity 4 - these boots are made for walking - my urban life conceptualising concept look and feel scout for locations |
6 | the importance of #hashtages |
present AT 1 activity 5 fashion collage present AT1 activity 6geometric shape due activity 4 |
7 | practical flat lay for social media |
create flat lay using geometric shape as the theme with product and/or textures |
8 |
Present AT 2
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Discuss AT 2 Present AT1 Activity 7 Colour and negative space Due Activity 5 & 6
|
9 | Instagram stories |
snapshot of instagram accounts AT 1 Due |
10 |
Present AT 3 Copy writing tone of voice |
the importance of copy writing and social media tone of voice |
11 |
Concept development - a day in the life.... |
Moodboard - a day in the life of a stylist in class discussion drafts - blog writing blog/teacher review |
12 |
practical requirements visual imagery to go with blog posts |
moodboard final flat lay re;brief |
13 |
editing, revising blog posts |
presentation review of one blog teacher review |
14 |
practical styling imager for social media |
practical flat lay for social media |
15 | analysis of instragram page |
AT 3 due present and discuss personal page and aesthetics |
16 | Feedback | feedback sessions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will have access to a simulated styling design workroom and facilities such as computer laboratories as required. Plus an On-line learning HUB
The University Library has extensive resources for Fashion and Textiles students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies Fashion and Textiles Library Guides including
•Fashion magazines
•Fashion Books
•Database and Blog sites (e.g. WGSN)
•library guides http://rmit.libguides.com/fashionstyling
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian Michelle Matheson michelle.matheson@rmit.edu.au (Brunswick)
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and has been designed to measure achievement of each element in a flexible manner. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including projects and assignments designed for students to demonstrate their ability to profile and tailor marketing to different segments. To successfully complete these course students must demonstrate competency in all elements as listed.
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. All assessment tasks must be completed before competency can be achieved. Feedback will be provided throughout the semester on all assessment tasks.
Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with Graded competency-based assessment are:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Students will be eligible for a graded result higher than Competency achieved only if work is submitted on time and competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period and on the first assessment attempt. Units assessed as ‘not yet competent’ on a first assessment attempt and ‘competent’ on a second or subsequent attempt are to have results amended to competent but will not be eligible for grading. 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.
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.
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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 Task 1 -Styling for Social MediaDue - Weekly submission with final submission due Week 8 You will establish an Instagram account to post and caption original imagery that reflects your aesthetic as a stylist. You will be showcasing work/imagery and engaging from a stylists point of view.All imagery and captions must be uploaded with captions to Google drive on a weekly basis. Assessment Task 2 -Research a range of Social Media toolsDue - Week 11 You are to research the different tools associated with the social media Instagram platform. You will create a moving image and captions to post to Instagram utilising the tools you have researched to enhance your post and caption. Assessment Task 3 - Write copy for blog posts and media assets Due Week 15 You are to write 3 blogs including visual media assets to post to your blog site which is linked to your Instagram page. Your blog posts will describe interesting events you have participated in or relate to you as a stylist. One of these blog posts must be about a day in the life of a stylist.
Assessment Matrix
Elements → |
1. Describe different types of social media tools and applications |
2. Compare different types of social media tool and applications
|
3. Set up and use popular social media tools and applications |
Assessment ↓ | |||
Task 1 -Styling for Social Media |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
Task 2 -Research a range of tools for social media |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
Task 3 - Write copy for blog posts and media assets |
1.1 |
2.1, 2.2, 2.4 |
3.1 |
Other Information
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