Course Title: Realise a creative project

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: VART6405C

Course Title: Realise a creative project

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: C5359 - Diploma of Graphic Design

Course Contact: Ruth Wellington

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9988

Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Lorette Broekstra

lorette.broekstra@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 required

Course Description

 In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to organise and realise a creative project from the development of ideas to the creation of the work. Using your technical, conceptual and theoretical skills, you will incorporate your individual style in the completed project.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPPR401 Realise a creative project

Element:

1 Develop ideas for creative project

Performance Criteria:

1. Identify and analyse sources that inform ideas for work

2. Explore ideas using visual representation and design tools

3. Identify possible project constraints, based on nature and purpose of work

4. Challenge identified ideas engaging with others as required

5. Refine and select options based on own analysis and communication with others

Element:

2 Plan the creative project

Performance Criteria:

1. Confirm scope and objectives of the work in consultation with relevant people as required

2. Organise financial, physical and other resources

3. Evaluate safety and sustainability considerations for the project

4. Identify options for documenting and recording work and the ideas and research that inform it

Element:

3 Create finished work

Performance Criteria:

1. Adapt and extend skills in manipulating selected materials, processes and technologies to fulfil project objectives

2. Evaluate creative work in progress and respond to technical and conceptual issues by adjusting work as required

3. Monitor project workflow against the plan

4. Apply safe and sustainable work practices relevant to chosen creative form

5. Document the production of work using approaches suitable to chosen creative form

Element:

4 Evaluate own work

Performance Criteria:

1. Analyse own work in terms of conceptual development, technical execution and professional potential

2. Identify areas for future improvement especially in terms of own technical skill in particular creative form

3. Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness in overall work process 

4. Seek input from others as required and respond positively to feedback

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

You will complete tasks/exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

In-session activities may include:

  • design/ideation exercises
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion and/or activities
  • teacher directed activities/projects
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects

Out-of-session activities may include:

  • online and primary research
  • sourcing relevant reference materials
  • sourcing relevant project resources
  • independent project based work
  • student directed activities/projects


Teaching Schedule


Week

Learning Program

Due dates

1

Introductory session for course - Introduce the project and the assessment requirements for the course.


2

 Pro 1CP: Stage 1 - Document a range of research and reference material


3

Pro 1CP: Stage 1 - Explore possible project ideas inspired by reference and research sourced


4

Pro 1CP: Stage 1 - Explore project ideas inspired by reference and research sourced. Review reference material and develop direction for project

Stage 1 due

5

Pro 1CP: Stage 2 - Develop a range of ideas & concepts for the project


6

Pro 1CP: Stage 2 - Develop a range of ideas & concepts for the project

7

Pro 1CP: Stage 2 - Determine final project and consider production methods and requirements

 Stage 2 due

8

Pro 1CP: Stage 2/3 - Review chosen project concept/idea and plan production

9

Pro 1CP: Stage 2/3 - Review chosen project concept/idea and plan production
10 Pro 1CP: Stage 3 - Refine final concept/idea and set a production timeline for project


11

Pro 1CP: Stage 3 - Determine and/or source production processes, materials & media requirements, and start production of final design outcome/s


12

Pro 1CP: Stage 3 - Document all production processes and materials, using digital or photographic capture methods.

Stage 3 due

13

Pro 1CP: Stage 3/4 - Finalise the finished creative work/s and documented production


14

Pro 1CP: Stage 3/4 - Finalise the finished creative work/s and documented production


15

Pro 1CP: Stage 3 - Review the production process documentation and final outcome/s

Pro 1CP: Stage 4 - Evaluate and reflect on project’s process, production & outcomes

Stage 4 due

16


Project 1CP - Submit completed project to Canvas (Tumblr URL Link)

AT1 - Creative Project due in

17

Assessment and feedback



NB. 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.



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You are advised to look at the LMS - Canvas 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, media and equipment as outlined in the 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 is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises. The assessment tasks are: A creative project. An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.(http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter) 


Assessment Tasks

This course has 1 x Assessment Task which must be completed. You are required to produce all Assessment Tasks to a satisfactory standard.


AT1 - Creative Project: The generation of a creative individual project, either as a conceptual or physical outcome/s, using a four stage project documentation and review process for the project (due in Week 16).


NB. 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, a result of CA - Competency Achieved or NYC - Not Yet Competent will be determined.

Course results:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment



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 
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. 

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

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.

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.

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

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

 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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