Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

While many would see the role of the designer as an integral part of any fashion brand, many of the largest fashion businesses in the industry are built on a process of product development instead of traditional ideas of design. Rather than working from a blank canvas, the product developer creatively evolves unique and commercial garments from existing ideas and samples to create ranges that are both profitable and easy to outsource for manufacture. Product development requires diverse skills and knowledge in trend analysis, range building, textile selection and sourcing, garment finishing, specification sheets, global operations, marketing, and business to ensure successful project outcomes. By developing a foundation of knowledge in product development this unit aims to prepare students for work in commercial fashion or to assist them with the skills for creating their own product developed fashion brand.

Aims

This unit aims to provide the learner with a foundational knowledge of fashion product development skills that will be beneficial in the commercial fashion industry or for creating their own product developed fashion brand.

Objectives

By the end of this unit you should be able to:
1. Apply research of trends, design, supply chain and manufacture to develop a commercial fashion range
2. Analyse the market to determine appropriate styling, fabrication and finishing for price pointed fashion
3. Explore the timelines and conventions of the contemporary fashion industry to facilitate development of sustainable business practices
4. Apply written, visual and oral communications skills for fashion contexts taking into account industry relevant contexts
5. Use research to develop a fashion range and supply chain within a team environment, taking into consideration documentation and communication methods that address global operations' requirements

Content

The unit addresses content such as:
- Trend/ Design analysis
- Fashion research skills (primary and secondary)
- Textile sourcing and selection
- Garment finishing and manufacture
- Supply chain development
- Global operations and communication
- Product specification
- Sustainable business skills

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Lectures, workshops, guest speakers, analysis and reporting of results are designed to enhance learning by giving a 'real-world' approach to product development.

Assessment

An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Blackboard site for this unitFORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Description: You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Weight 0%

Assessment name: Presentation (Oral)
Description: (Summative and Formative) You are required to conduct primary and secondary trend and commercial design research to develop existing products into a capsule collection. Research and products will be presented in the form of a design 'pitch'.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Project (research)
Description: (Summative and Formative) You are required to research and develop a range, a plan and supporting documentation to manufacture products developed by the group. The plan should analyse global and local operations developing an appropriate supply chain and effective communication methods for specifications. The timelines and schedule of the fashion industry for selling and delivery should also be incorporated to ensure the plan meets industry needs.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: End Semester

Academic Honesty

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A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

There is no set text for this unit.

Recommended References

Recommended references will be available on the Blackboard site for the unit.

Risk assessment statement

There are no undue risks associated with the delivery of this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 05-Oct-2012