Course Title: Write content for a range of media
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: COMM5968C
Course Title: Write content for a range of media
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: 40
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 is no pre-requisite for this course
Course Description
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to write content for a range of different media in a fashion styling context.
This unit is delivered and assessed with COMM5967C (ICTWEB201A) Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media |
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Element: |
1. Prepare to write content |
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Performance Criteria: |
1. Identify production requirements for content with relevant personnel and according to organisational procedures |
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Element: |
2. Draft content |
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Performance Criteria: |
8. Classify, structure and sequence content so that it is easy to read or navigate |
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Element: |
3. Finalise content |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in all the elements (+ performance criteria) listed for this unit 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 |
ASSESSMENTS |
01 |
Introduction to Social Media |
RMIT Intro Tour
Instagram bloggers video |
Present Brief 1: Present Task 1 – brief 1 “Mood in pictures” |
02 |
Looking at themes |
Social Media Speaker
Social media theme questionnaire
In class: review personal Instagram themes. |
Present Task 2 – brief 1 Colour palette/ theme
Due: Task 1 - brief 1
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03 |
Instagram Bio
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Set up Insta Bio
“Flowers and my favourite things IN CLASS MOOD BOARD Bring in props for following week
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Present Task 3 – brief 1 “Flowers and my favourite things
Due: Task 2 – brief 1 |
04 |
Practical – image making |
Prac –Bring props into class to create imagery task 3 |
Present Task 4 – brief 1 “These boots are made for walking…. my urban life”
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05 |
VAMFF |
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06 |
The importance of #Hashtags
Present task 5 – brief 1 Fashion Collage
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Work on task 5 in class
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Present Assessment task 2 Due task 3 +4
Present task 6 –“Geometric shape” |
07 |
Geometrical Practical Flat lay |
Work on task 6 in class prac |
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08 |
Colour and negative space |
Working on task 7 in class prac |
Due Task 5 + 6 – brief 1 Present Task 7 –brief 1”Colour and negative space” |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK 29 Mar – 04 April | |||
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Tuesday 03 Apr: Mid-Semester Break - No class |
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09 |
Snapshot of your Insta page
INSTAGRAM STORIES |
Showing Visuals to class
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ASSESSMENT 1 Due: Due: Beginning of class, (online submission)
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10 |
The importance of Copy writing and social media |
Writing copy Guest speaker |
PRESENT ASSESSSMENT 3
Due: Assessment task 2 |
11 |
Concept development – A day on the life…. |
In class discussion Drafts – blog writing Blog/ teacher/review |
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12 |
Drafts of 3 blogs complete |
Blog/ teacher/review Fianlising concept |
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13 |
Practical styling imagery for social media |
Practical |
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14 |
Practical styling imagery for social media |
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15 |
Presentation AT3 |
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DUE: ASSESSMENT 3 |
16 |
Feedback and Review |
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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.
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 Task 1 -Styling for Social MediaDue - Weekly submission with final submission due Week 9 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 -Engaging with Social Media Due - Week 10 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 - Posts for Social Media 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. Prepare to write content |
2. Draft content
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3. Finalise content |
Assessment ↓ | |||
Task 1 -Styling for Social Media |
1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6 |
2.11 |
3.17 |
Task 2 -Engaging with Social Media |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
2.11 |
3.17 |
Task 3 - Posts for Social Media |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 |
2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15 |
3.16, 3.17, 3.18 |
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/support-and-facilities/student-support 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. Please refer to the RMIT student essentials/assessment page. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment 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 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 require 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 Study and learning Support: Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students. Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are: - Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice - Maths and science developmental support and advice - English language development Please refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-and-learning-centre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
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