MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OUTLINE
1.
ALPHA & NUMBER:
FT 125
COURSE TITLE:
Fashion Show Production
NUMBER OF CREDITS:
One (1)
DATE OF OUTLINE:
March 8, 2004
2.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Provides basic information and practical
experience in the preparation and
production of a fashion show.
3.
CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK:
Lect./lab – Two (2)
4.
PREREQUISITES:
None
COREQUISITES:
None
RECOMMENDED
PREPARATION:
None
APPROVED BY ________________________________
DATE _______________
5.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To provide students with knowledge and practical experience in the planning and
production of a fashion promotion event.
6.
STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
a) Develop a logical detailed plan for the production of a fashion show. Included is
an organizational chart for a specific type of show naming the target audience;
formulating a theme and identifying committee responsibilities.
b) Prepare guidelines for the selection of models, garments and accessories.
c) Organize the model lineup and music.
d) Write commentary appropriate for the venue.
e) Advertise the event and conduct ticket sales.
f) Execute the fashion show.
7.
RECOMMENDED COURSE CONTENT:
A. Types of fashion promotion (1 hr.)
B. Importance of identifying themes, delegating responsibilities, and organizing
publicity, staging, lighting, commentary and music. (2 hrs.)
C. Advance planning of the fashion show calendar: (12 hrs.)
--location
--date
--budget
--publicity/advertising
--programs
--music
--floor plan/stage
--garment and model selection
--rehearsals
D. Execution and evaluation of the fashion show: (15 hrs. + outside classtime)
--conducting a model fitting
--organizing a lineup
--accessorizing the garments
--model hair and makeup
--preparing the commentary
--rehearsing the show
--presenting the show
--evaluating the show
8.
RECOMMENDED COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor. Suggested
requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Class discussion/participation/attendance - focus on planning and organizing event
Student assignments
Student attendance at event
9.
TEXT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES:
Text:
Corinth, Kay, Fashion Showmanship, Krieger Publishing Co., John Wiley
distributor, ISBN 0-89874-697-3
Text may be supplemented with:
Instructors handouts
Fashion show videos
Field trips
Guest speaker
Internet
Supplies:
Garment racks, garment tags, plastic bags, hangers, irons and ironing
boards, portable fans, portable mirrors
10.
EVALUATION/GRADING:
Classroom participation
Fashion show production and attendance
Assignments
11.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Suggested methods might include, but are not limited to:
Lecture
Class discussion
Group work
Field trip-fashion promotion events (if available)
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