Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: GRAP5418C

Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

 

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: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4414 - Certificate IV in Design

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

James Fong

james.fong@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 60

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

None

Course Description

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of three-dimensional (3D) forms.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADES303 Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

Element:

1. Source information on 3D design

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and access applicable sources of information on 3D design

1.2 Evaluate and collate information on features of 3D design

Element:

2. Explore the creative design process for 3D forms

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Generate different ideas and options for use of 3D design using creative thinking techniques

2.2 Explore and challenge different ideas using experimentation of 3D designs

2.3 Challenge assumptions, evaluate on ideas and refine approaches

2.4 Consciously change perspective, and evaluate ideas and situations in new ways

Element:

3. Communicate ideas through application of design processes to 3D forms

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Investigate and examine how a particular idea might be communicated in 3D form

3.2 Select materials, tools and equipment applicable to the realisation of the idea

3.3 Apply a creative design process to produce different 3D idea realisations

3.4 Examine own application of design process and success in communicating the idea

3.5 Seek and obtain feedback from others about the 3D form and its success in communicating idea

3.6 Present and store concept realisations or work samples as required


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in a studio and computer laboratory using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study. In-class activities will include:

  • class exercises
  • tutorials
  • practical demonstrations
  • workshops
  • group discussion
  • review and revision
  • peer learning
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

 

Out of class activities may include:

  • independent research
  • independent project based work
  • studio practice
  • online tutorials and activities
  • review and revision


Teaching Schedule

This course will be delivered in the same weekly session as GRAP5416C - Generate design solutions - CUADES411. The following timeline contains activities for both courses.

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

Week Date(beginning of Monday) TopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1 4/7/2022

Introduction to the course

 
Week 2 11/7/2022

Discussion about research

Primary Research vs Secondary Research

Research Template discussion

 

Week 3 18/7/2022

Discussion about research

 

 
Week 4 25/7/2022

Discussion about research

Discussion about AT 2 - Visualisation

Assessment Task 1 - Research Submission
Week 5 1/8/2022 Discussion about Visualisation  
Week 6 8/8/2022 Discussion about Visualisation  
Week 7 15/8/2022 Discussion about Visualisation  
Week 8 22/8/2022

Discussion about Visualisation

Discussion about Prototyping

Assessment Task 2 - Visualisation submission
    Midsemester break - No Class between (29/8/2022 - 2/09/2022)  
Week 9 5/9/2022 Discussion about Prototyping  
Week 10 12/9/2022 Discussion about Prototyping  
Week 11 19/9/2022

 

Discussion about Prototyping

 
Week 12 26/9/2022 Discussion about Prototyping  
Week 13 3/10/2022 Discussion about Prototyping  
Week 14 10/10/2022

Discussion about Prototyping

Discussion about Product Delivery

Assessment Task 3 - Prototyping
Week 15 17/10/2022 Discussion about Product Delivery  
Week 16 24/10/2022 Discussion about Product Delivery  
Week 17 31/10/2022

 

Class Consultation

Assessment Task 4 - Product Delivery
Week 18 7/11/2022 No Class, consultation only


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.

You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.

Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.

The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies: http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign

The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

This course has 4 assessment tasks. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard through the completion of all coursework to achieve competency. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both. The exercises are relevant to aspects of the project briefs and the design industry in general.
 
Overview of Assessment -
The assessment tasks will be as follows:
AT1 - Research
AT2 - Idea Visualisation
AT3 - Prototyping
AT4 - Product Delivery

Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

At the completion of the course you will be assessed for competency.
Competency-based assessment is as follows:

CA Competency Achieved  

NYC Not Yet Competent

DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Feedback - 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.
Student feedback at RMIT

Student Progress 
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission 
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment. 
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-­digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e­ Submission process.

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

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

 

 

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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