SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 3:43:23 AMFASH 152 Course Outline as of Spring 2005

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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 Scheduled1.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled26.25
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled1.5017.5 min.Lab Scheduled26.25
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50Total 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: 
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Catalog Description:
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The study of how fashion shows sell merchandise. Students plan all aspects of the show including the staging, lighting, music, models, modeling, commentary, and rehearsals. Students will produce a full-scale fashion show.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


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 plan all aspects of the show including the staging, lighting, music, models, modeling, commentary, and rehearsals. Students will produce a full-scale fashion show.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
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: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will 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 many facets of a fashion show.
3.  Plan, organize, and produce a professional fashion show.
4.  Identify fashion show staff roles and describe each staff member's
   responsibilities.
5.  Properly handle merchandise for fashion shows.
6.  Model clothing in a fashion show context.
7.  Analyze and implement elements of a successful fashion show.
8.  Evaluate a fashion show production.

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 report on a fashion show (3-5 pages).
2.  Participate in field trips - to various stores.
3.  Plan and implement a fashion show.
4.  Evaluate the fashion show and write a 3-5 page evaluation.
5.  Write a term paper, 8-10 pages.
6.  Read from the textbook (approximately 150 pages during the semester).
7.  Two tests; 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%
Term papers, 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%
Class performances, Plan and implement a fashion show.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 30%
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%
Interaction with other students, reliability and initiative.


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Guide to Producing a Fashion Show. Everett, Judith C. and Swanson, Kristen
K. Fairchild Books, 2003. ISBN: 1563672537.

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