Course Title: Communication 2 (Furniture Design)

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Communication 2 (Furniture Design)

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2378

City Campus

Undergraduate

320T Architecture & Urban Design

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019

GRAP2378

City Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021

GRAP2378

City Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Julian Pratt

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4820

Course Coordinator Email: julian.pratt@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 71.02.02

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

GRAP 2377


 


Course Description

The Communications 2 (Furniture Design) course builds on skills and knowledge developed in Communication 1 (Furniture Design. The course has been designed to cover three significant areas of contemporary communication practice. These 3 areas (subjects) are :

Drawing, Sketching and Rendering
This looks at the main facets of drawing and rendering for furniture design practice. These include drawing to communicate ideas as well as drawing to refine and represent colour renditions of form and materials.

C.A.F.D. (Computer Aided Furniture Design) Advanced
Computer Aided Furniture Design builds on the use of 2 dimensional technical drawing and 3 dimensional modelling program used in Semester 1. Its emphasis is on the use of these programs to refine design propositions and to encourage creativity in the use of the programs. Complex and advanced functions are explored to develop a toolbox of methods to manipulate and present design information for other to use and understand.

Multimedia Presentation Methods
Introduces current software and techniques for the digital presentation of design ideas and concepts.
 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes: 

6. Articulate and transmit design ideas and details through a variety of methods and technologies to be able to present design outcomes for others to understand and engage in.
 


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Create a sense of proportion, depth, composition, contrast and visual balance through hand rendering and digital or virtual models.
• Use and apply visual presentation methods and principles in the practice of Furniture Design.
• Use freehand rendering skills to communicate design intent in various mediums and techniques.
• Use Computers and CAD software to clearly communicate, industry standard, complex design outcome technical information for others to understand and use.
• Creatively use software to manipulate design information to produce digital presentation and documents.
 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of activities:
 The majority of learning will be undertaken through applying techniques and methods to set tasks to produce complex rendered design documents and 3D models of furniture components, details and technical information.

You will explore different software programs to develop a creative suite of options to communicate your ideas to different audiences. 

You will investigate output options to communicate your design intentions for others to understand.
 


Overview of Learning Resources

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content

 As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

  RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas. 

https://rmit.instructure.com

RMIT Library

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.

The University Library has extensive resources for Furniture Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/furnituredesign 

The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library 

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

Assignment 1: Hand rendering and modelling 3D 40% 

1A folio - 30% (CLO 1-3) Individual 

1B Models - 10%, (CLO 1-3) Individual 

Assignment 2: Solidworks software 3D drawings 30% 

Set digital 3D drawings - 30% (CLO 4 & 5) Individual 

Assignment 3: Adobe digital software 30% 

1A Exercises - 15% (CLO 1, 2, 4 &5) Individual 

1B Folio - 15% (CLO 1, 2, 4 & 5) Individual