Course Title: Digital Design 2

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Digital Design 2

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2761

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

350H Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 1 2022

Course Coordinator: Gareth Kershaw

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 99259255

Course Coordinator Email: gareth.kershaw@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 511.01.01

Course Coordinator Availability: email for appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Successful completion of GRAP2762 Digital Design 1

Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

 


Course Description

The key objective of this course is to continue your consideration of the use of digital technology in the formation of  your creative aesthetic and the expression of this in your work as a creative practitioner by incorporating digital technology in your final creative output.

In Digital Design 2 you will also consider the potential for new applications of digital technology in future fashion, the implications of these new applications and their application to your creative practice.

This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/ or community is integral to your experience.

 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

  • Problem solve effectively in a fashion and textiles enterprise within the area of industry relevant fashion design, technology and product development.
  • Demonstrate analytical decision making techniques in a fashion environment.
  • Conceptualise, integrate and organise information in order to resolve complex issues related to fashion design and technology.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to

  1. Apply and articulate your how digital design and technology might be incorporated in your creative practice.
  2. Design, develop and time-manage the specifications for your project.
  3. Plan and execute a project that will include the use digital technology in your final creative output.

 

 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will develop your knowledge of digital design and make comment about how the use of new technologies might impact future fashion practice.

You will continue to use software programs to inform their digital communication and making strategies, and will further examine how digital design can be enabled through the use of various software programs including Photoshop, Illustrator and CLO 3D.

The software program CLO 3D will be explored for consideration for a final creative output.

Classes will be conducted through a blended learning environment with online lecturers, activities and tutorials along with computer lab workshops and will include at various times a guest lecture.

You will undertake a work integrated learning experience that includes the use of digital technology in professional practice.

 


Overview of Learning Resources

 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

The University Library has extensive resources for [discipline] students.  The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies

The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.


Overview of Assessment

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 may include:

Task 1: (30%) Capsule Collection Toiles in 3D

LO: 1,2,3

Task 2: (35%) Fitting and Material Application

LO: 1,2,4

Task 3 : (35%) Garment Finishing and 3D Presentation

LO: 2,3,4

 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures: