Course Title: Design sustainable product or process
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: MANU7432C
Course Title: Design sustainable product or process
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product 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
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to redesign an existing, or design a new, product or process to achieve optimal sustainability outcomes
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSS015004 Design sustainable product or process |
Element: |
1 Define parameters of new/improved product |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 |
Element: |
2 Develop alternative product and process designs |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 |
Element: |
3 Evaluate life cycle impacts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 |
Element: |
4 Confirm design |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 |
Element: |
5 Prepare for implementation |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
In this course will explore how designers approach and embrace the practice of sustainability. What materials, manufacturing methods and techniques can we employ to ensure best practice in an era where the we have to change how we do things.
Teaching Schedule
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
Students will need to refer to CANVAS as teaching resources may vary according to teaching schedule and task requirements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
EXAMPLES
- Practical tasks, a major project
- direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- completion of a design journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
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Assessment Tasks
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.
Assessment Matrix
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