Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: GRAP9470C
Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dellwyn Apted
dellwyn.apted@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and extend skills as a practising designer. It involves obtaining and developing conceptual and technical skills, developing an individual style in these skills and evaluating the use of these skills in own work tasks. Designers must continually refine, develop and evaluate their own conceptual and technical skills. Research, experimentation and collaboration are key factors in this process.
The unit applies to those who work as a designer, in any industry context, either independently or employed by an organisation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADES413 Develop and extend design skills and practice |
Element: |
1 Acquire and develop technical skills |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Plan strategies for development of applicable technical skills in design practice 1.2 Plan and use opportunities to develop and assess technical skills 1.3 Identify and use practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve technical skills 1.4 Develop and extend technical skills through testing capabilities of materials, tools and equipment 1.5 Identify and use applicable media to stimulate technical and professional development |
Element: |
2 Develop conceptual skills and ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Engage in ongoing experimentation and exploration of different ideas and techniques 2.2 Discuss ideas with others and apply knowledge gained to own work 2.3 Stimulate conceptual and technical skills development using studies of others work 2.4 Research and share ideas across different design disciplines 2.5 Identify and use different opportunities to develop own skills and keep informed about current design practice |
Element: |
3 Develop own voice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore and experiment with new ideas in making and interpreting design work 3.2 Develop own voice and expand practice using technology where required |
Element: |
4 Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Seek and apply constructive criticism from others 4.2 Evaluate own work against planned strategy for own practice 4.3 Evaluate own work in the context of work by others4.4 Adjust work processes and practice as necessary to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes |
Element: |
5 Research work opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify sources of information relating to work opportunities for designers 5.2 Identify networks and promotional opportunities for designers which may be helpful in developing career opportunities 5.3 Incorporate research results and information into own work and career planning |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements/Performance Criteria
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach / studio-based delivery.
On campus class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Independent project-based work
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project-based work
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 |
Introduction to Business Skills course:
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Brief and discuss Lecture: Introduction to Small Business |
| Week 2 |
Developing a business plan Foundation Knowledge
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CPA Risk Management Guide for Small and Medium Businesses |
| Week 3 |
In-depth about business plan (Part 2a):
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Implement operational strategies and procedures. |
| Week 4 |
In-depth about business plan (Part 2b):
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Implement operational strategies and procedures BUSM8926C AT1 due |
| Week 5 | (Part 3): Business review policy. Review Business Plan |
In-depth discussion about business plan Preliminary review of your business plan (AT2). |
| Week 6 | Starting of the 2nd clustered course: GRAP9470C Introduction to GRAP9470C assessment tasks |
Self-Directed: Review and finalise your business plan (AT2) getting it ready for submission.
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| Week 7 |
Brief and discuss
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Update your Mind Map onto your group's discussion board (before Week 8's class) |
| Week 8 |
Develop and extend design skills and practice
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Compulsory WIP 1 Due |
| Week 9 | Develop and extend design skills and practice (Step 3 & 4) |
Receive feedback for BUSM8926C AT2 submission.
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| Week 10 |
Develop and extend design skills and practice (Step 5 & 6)
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Discuss GRAP9470C Knowledge Questions (AT1) - Q1 & Q2 |
| Week 11 |
Develop and extend design skills and practice
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Discuss GRAP9470C Knowledge Questions (AT1) - Q3 & Q4 |
| Week 12 | Recap on AT2 Design Project |
Studio session - show & discuss AT2 progress
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| Week 13 | Development: Research work opportunities. |
Guest speaker - Polishing your Presentation
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| Week 14 |
Studio Recap Week
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Continue on with Submissions |
| Week 15 | Final studio session Submit assessment GRAP9470C AT1 |
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| Week 16 | In-class activity: Getting ready for GRAP9470C AT2 submission | Final submission of GRAP9470C AT2 by students |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?
The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is project and group based.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Questions Due Week 14
AT2 Design Project Due Week16
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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