Course Title: Design sustainable product or process
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
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
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
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 Consult with relevant stakeholders to determine required function, performance and aesthetics of new product. |
Element: |
2 Develop alternative product and process designs |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify alternative resource requirements. 2.6 Renegotiate, where possible, product requirements to lessen sustainability impacts. |
Element: |
3 Evaluate life cycle impacts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Estimate life cycle sustainability impacts for each short-listed alternative. |
Element: |
4 Confirm design |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Develop selected design as required. |
Element: |
5 Prepare for implementation |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Consult with key stakeholders. 5.3 Identify data sources required by key measures. |
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
What you will learn in this course
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
| Week | Topic | Readings and Activities | Assessment |
Week 1 |
Orientation Day |
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Week 2 |
Task 1 - Product Process Improvement - Issue Task 3 - Design something - Issue |
Q&As Q&As |
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Week 3 |
What is Sustainability? The Designers role Studio |
PPT 01_MT |
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Week 4 |
Studio |
Studio |
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Week 5 |
Studio |
PPT 02_KL |
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Week 6 |
NO CLASS |
NO CLASS |
NO CLASS |
Week 7 |
Task 1 - Product Process Improvement Hand in Task 3 - Design something Mid project review - Presentation |
Task 1 - Product Process Improvement Hand in Task 3 - Design something Mid project review - Presentation
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Task 1 - Product Process Improvement Hand in
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| Week 8 | Task 2_Knowledge Questions - Issue |
Q&As |
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Week 9
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Studio class |
PPT_ 03 - MT |
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Week 10
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Task 3 - Design something Mid project review - Presentation |
Task 3 - Design something Mid project review - Presentation |
Task 3 - Design something Mid project review - Presentation |
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Week 11
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Studio |
Studio |
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Week 12 |
Studio | PPT_04 - KL |
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Week 13
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Studio | Studio |
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Week 14
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Task 2_Knowledge Questions - Hand In |
Task 2_Knowledge Questions - Hand In |
Task 2_Knowledge Questions - Hand In |
Week 15 |
Task 3_Design something Presentation/Hand in |
Task 3_Design something Presentation/Hand in |
Task 3_Design something Presentation/Hand in |
Week 16 |
Assessment Week |
Assessment Week |
Assessment Week |
Teaching schedule may vary through the semester dependent on available resources and assessment requirements
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.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
Study Support https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support
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
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers. http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1: Product Process Improvement
Due Week 7*
Assessment task 2: Knowledge Assessment
Due week 14*
Assessment task 3: Design something (product to be confirmed upon course commencement)
Due Week 15*
*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.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
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.
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
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
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.
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