12/3/2024 9:27:16 AM	FASH 152 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  FASH 152	Title:  FASHION SHOW
Full Title:  Fashion Show
Last Reviewed:9/11/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	35.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total 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
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Catalog Description:

Students in this course are guided through the process of producing a full-scale fashion show. They will discuss, plan, and execute all aspects of the show including the staging, promotions, model casting, merchandise selection, and budgeting. Lectures provide a summary of the history of fashion shows as well as analysis of current stylistic trends for the design and production of contemporary fashion shows.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in FASH 152L

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students in this course are guided through the process of producing a full-scale fashion show. They will discuss, plan, and execute all aspects of the show including the staging, promotions, model casting, merchandise selection, and budgeting. Lectures provide a summary of the history of fashion shows as well as analysis of current stylistic trends for the design and production of contemporary fashion shows.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in FASH 152L
Recommended:
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:

1. Collaborate as a team member to complete projects and meet deadlines associated with the production of a fashion show.

2. Evaluate a fashion show based on the stylistic choices of the production and its historical context.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Discuss the history of fashion shows in western culture.

2. Identify and define the roles that are associated with the production of a fashion show.

3. Describe the various types of fashion shows and the required steps of their production.

4. Analyze the staging, promotions, model selection, merchandise categories, and production costs of a fashion show.

Topics and Scope

I. History of Fashion Shows in Western Culture

II. Types of Fashion Shows

III. Fashion Show Production

     A. Theme selection

         1. Understanding the audience

          2. Market categories

         3. Culture and trend

    B. Merchandise selection

         1. Merchandise categories

         2. Managing fittings

         3. Styling development

         4. Care and handling of garments

         5. Creating a lineup

    C. Models

         1. Modeling industry overview

         2. Model casting

         3. Model training

         4. Hair and makeup design

    D. Promotions and publicity

         1. Print promotion

         2. Social media promotion

         3. Local media coverage

         4. Press kits

         5. Photo and video coordination

    E. Staging, lighting, and music

         1. Stage design

         2. Floor plan and choreography

         3. Audio and video components

         4. Script or commentary

     F. Budget

         1. Venue cost

         2. Model expenses

         3. Hair, makeup, styling costs

         4. Promotional expense

         5. Photo, video, and technical support staff costs

IV. Fashion Show Analysis

    A. Content and context

    B. Execution

Assignments:

1. Reading from textbook or other sources (20-30 pages per week)

2. Research project evaluating and comparing two or more industry fashion shows (750-1000 words)

3. Written analysis of the class-produced show (500-750 words)

4. Quizzes (2-5)

5. Team planning assignments, such as:

    A. Develop visual reference boards for theme, styling, hair and makeup or other elements of the show

    B. Create promotional or marketing materials such as a press release, promotional poster, and social media content

    C. Design and execute stage decorations, choreography diagrams, music selections, or lighting designs for the venue

    D. Source merchandise for the show, develop a lineup of looks, and create scene themes

    E. Budgeting, fundraising, and cost analysis

    F. Other team planning assignments

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%
Research project; written analysis of class-produced show
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%
Team planning assignments
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 30%
Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 20%
Participation and attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Guide to Producing a Fashion Show. 4th ed. Everett, Judith C. and Swanson, Kristen K. Fairchild Books. 2019.

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