Course Title: Design Discipline Theory - Graphics
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Design Discipline Theory - Graphics
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2968 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
840H School of Communication and Design |
Face-to-Face |
Viet2 2020, Viet1 2021, Viet3 2021, Viet2 2022, Viet1 2023, Viet3 2023 |
GRAP2969 |
RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus |
Undergraduate |
840H School of Communication and Design |
Face-to-Face |
Viet3 2020, Viet2 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet2 2023, Viet1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Sweii Chong
Course Coordinator Phone: +84773886808
Course Coordinator Email: sweii.chong@rmit.edu.vn
Course Coordinator Location: Saigon South, RMIT Vietnam
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed your Year One courses before you commence this course.
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Course Description
You will select and research a particular theoretical construct, model, or idea, and investigate how this informs practices and approaches within the design discipline of graphics. Presentations will form part of a seminar series where you will have the opportunity to learn from the research and findings of your peers.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
The course supports your development in the following Program Learning Outcomes:
PLO1 Critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge from the history of design, and adapt this knowledge to diverse social, ethical and cultural contexts.
PLO2 Critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of diverse design theories, concepts and approaches, and adapt this knowledge to local and international contexts.
PLO8 Develop responsibility and accountability for development of a personal design practice that demonstrates an original, ethical, innovative and professional approach to design.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO 1: Analyse the theoretical attributes of a real-world outcome in the domains of graphic design and visual communication
CLO 2: Identify significant trends in the local, regional, and international domains of graphic design and visual communication
CLO 3: Develop an idea for a production outcome through visual reference and design research
CLO 4: Specify an original production outcome through such tools as mood boards, mock-ups, storyboards, manual, visual references, and research
CLO 5: Employ appropriate academic writing, citation, presentation skills, and evidence of personal development of graphic design practice.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be required to engage in a range of different activities central to exploring and documenting the fundamentals of graphic design thinking and practice. The intention of the learning activities is to allow students the opportunity to explore, experiment and engage with deeper theoretical constructs of graphic design thinking and visual communication. Learning activities support active participation in discussion, debate, and critical peer review as an iterative, recurring and continuous process of development.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including studio and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment. A selected range of supplies are available, as well as support from technical staff. You will also have access to a wide range of online resources through RMIT Vietnam University Library.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course Learning Outcomes and on your development against the Program Learning Outcomes. Assessment may include projects, critiques, reports, journals, and/or presentations individually or in groups.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1:
Research project, 50%.
CLOs 1, 2 & 3
Assessment Task 2:
Creative Production, 50%.
CLOs 4 & 5
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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.
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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.