Course Title: Create visual design components

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: VART6408C

Course Title: Create visual design components

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

Kath Deighton

kathryn.deighton2@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

None

Course Description

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to create visual designs for interactive media components that can be integrated into a range of media products.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADIG304 Create visual design components

Element:

1. Clarify work requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify visual design components required in the project brief, in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Identify project timelines and discuss factors that may determine or affect visual design concepts

1.3 Clarify, in discussion with relevant personnel, the target user or audience, and determine format and delivery platform

Element:

2. Generate and assess ideas

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Research media products, designs, images, artwork and other creative sources that may inspire visual design ideas

2.2 Develop a range of visual design ideas that are technically feasible, respond to project specifications and provide creative solutions to design issues

2.3 Present and review visual design ideas with relevant personnel

Element:

3. Develop design concept

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Experiment with traditional and digital methods to create required visual design components

3.2 Explore a range of typographical and visual design elements to create components

3.3 Evaluate initial design ideas with relevant personnel to select final design concept

3.4 Confirm design concept complies with copyright laws

3.5 Check output format meets delivery platform requirements

3.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time

Element:

4. Produce components

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Develop components based on the final design concept using various design techniques

4.2 Apply visual design principles and communication principles to produce components that have high visual impact

4.3 Save components in an appropriate format according to project specifications

Element:

5. Finalise visual design components

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Review visual design components against design and technical specifications

5.2 Discuss and confirm additional requirements or modifications with relevant personnel, and make amendments as required

5.3 Save and archive visual design components using industry or enterprise naming conventions and version control protocols


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 unit is co-delivered with CUADES412 Interpret and respond to a design brief.

 

Week Date(beginning of Monday) TopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1 6/2/2023

Introduction to the course

 
Week 2 13/2/2023

Discussion about research

Primary Research vs Secondary Research

Research Template discussion

 

Week 3 20/2/2023

Discussion about research

 

 
Week 4 27/2/2023

Discussion about research

Discussion about AT 2 - Visualisation

Assessment Task 1 - Research Submission
Week 5 6/3/2023 Discussion about Visualisation  
Week 6 13/3/2023

Note: There will be no class 13/3/2023 - due to Public Holiday (Labour Day)

Discussion about Visualisation

 
Week 7 20/3/2023 Discussion about Visualisation  
Week 8 27/3/2023

Discussion about Visualisation

Discussion about Prototyping

Assessment Task 2 - Visualisation submission

and Standup Discussion

Week 9 5/9/2023 Discussion about Prototyping Workshop Walkthrough (Date May Change)
    Midsemester break - No Class between (7/4/2023 - 16/04/2023)  
Week 10 17/4/2023 Discussion about Prototyping Assignment 3 Presentation
Week 11 24/4/2023

Note: There will be no class 25/04/2023 - due to Public Holiday (Anzac Day)

Discussion about Prototyping

 
Week 12 1/5/2023 Discussion about Prototyping  
Week 13 8/5/2023 Discussion about Prototyping Assessment Task 3 - Prototyping
Week 14 15/5/2023

Discussion about Product Delivery

 
Week 15 22/5/2023 Discussion about Product Delivery  
Week 16 29/5/2023 Discussion about Product Delivery  
Week 17 5/6/2023

Class Consultation

Assessment Task 4 - Product Delivery
Week 18 18/6/2023 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

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

Assessment Task 1 - Design Brief 1

Parts A&B Due Week 4

Parts C&D Due Week 8

Parts A-E Due Week 9

Assessment Task 2 - Design Brief 2

Parts A&B Due Week 13

Parts C&D Due Week 17

Parts A-E Due Week 18

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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