SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 4:26:02 AMFASH 152 Course Outline as of Fall 2017

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  FASH 152Title:  FASHION SHOW  
Full Title:  Fashion Show
Last Reviewed:9/11/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total2.00 Contact Total35.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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The study of how fashion shows sell merchandise. Students discuss and plan all aspects of the show including the staging, lighting, music, models, modeling, commentary, and rehearsals in preparation to produce a full-scale fashion show.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in FASH 152L


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
The study of how fashion shows sell merchandise. Students discuss and plan all aspects of the show including the staging, lighting, music, models, modeling, commentary, and rehearsals in preparation to produce a full-scale fashion show.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in FASH 152L
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Identify different types of fashion shows and the job opportunities associated with each
2.  Plan and produce a full-scale fashion show:  including theme analysis, merchandise selection,
    organization of garments, fittings, model training and rehearsals, staging, music selection,
    publicity campaign, set design and construction
3.  Collaborate as team members to carry out projects necessary for the production of a fashion
    show

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the history of fashion shows
2. Describe the various types of fashion shows and how to achieve excellence in the production
    process
3. Plan, organize, produce and analyze the effectiveness of a professional fashion show
4. Identify fashion show team roles and define each member's responsibilities
5. Demonstrate proper handling of merchandise
6. Collaborate with models in a show context

Topics and Scope
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I. History of Fashion Shows
II. Types of Fashion Shows
    A. Production show
    B. Formal runway show
    C. Informal show
    D. Tea room modeling
    E. Trunk show
    F. Hatbox show
    G. Mannequin modeling
    H. Video production
III. Planning for Show and Audience Compatibility
IV. Selecting the Location
    A. Stage and runways
    B. Dressing areas
    C. Tech support
    D. Seating
    E. Security
V. How to Organize the Show
    A. Staff roles and responsibilities
         1. leadership roles
         2. support staff
    B. Theme
    C. Timing
    D. Impact on audience
VI. Modeling Techniques
    A. Walking
    B. Group
    C. Individual
    D. Runway techniques
VII. Dressing Room and Staff
    A. Setting up
    B. Floor plans
    C. Dressers
    D. Make-up artists
    E. Hair stylists
VIII. Taking Care of Merchandise
    A. Merchandise categories
    B. Merchandise loan record
    C. Fittings and fitting sheets
    D. Garment tags
    E. Pressing and steaming
    F. Transporting merchandise safely
    G. Taping shoes
IX. Commentators and Commentary
X. Procedures for Producing a Fashion Show
    A. Types of commentary
         1. full
         2. partial
         3. impromptu
         4. script
         5. filler
    B. Qualities of a good commentator
    C. Commentator's appearance
    D. Number of commentators
XI. Publicity and Advertising
    A. Preparation of:
         1. press releases
         2. press photographs
         3. press kits
    B. Magazines and newspapers
    C. Television and radio spots
    D. Print media
XII. Evaluating a Production
    A. Review segments of the show
         1. organization
         2. execution
         3. problems
    B. Troubleshooting problems
         1. assessing problems
         2. developing a plan to eliminate problems in future shows

Assignments:
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1. Prepare a written report on a fashion show (750  to1250 words)
2. Write a 500-word report evaluating and comparing three fashion shows
3. Prepare a themed storyboard and present to class
4. Create a poster design and present to class
5. Research merchandise trends appropriate to the theme of show. Write a 500  to 750 word
    analysis
6. Design and produce show scenery
7. Off campus assignments (3 to 6)  to potential and participating merchants and/or stores
8. Working in teams to plan and implement a fashion show
9. Evaluate the fashion show and write a 750  to 1250  word evaluation
10. Read from textbook (approximately 20 to 30 pages per week)
11. Five quizzes; final exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
20 - 40%
Independent study report, fashion show report, evaluation report.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
30 - 40%
Plan and implement a fashion show.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 30%
Exams: multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion, short answer, essay
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 20%
Participation and attendance, group work interaction


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Guide to Producing a Fashion Show. 3rd ed. Everett, Judith C. and Swanson, Kristen K. Fairchild Books. 2013

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