Course Title: Design sustainable product or process
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: MANU7432C
Course Title: Design sustainable product or process
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: 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
Kevin Lewis
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 2 - Knowledge Questions Task 3 - Design something - Issue |
Q&As Q&As |
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Week 3 |
What is Sustainability?
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PPT 01 Sustainability & the designers role |
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Week 4 |
Task 1 - Product Process Improvement Task 3_Toolbox Materials research teams |
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Week 5 |
STUDIO |
PPT 02
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Task 1 - Product Process Improvement Hand in |
Week 6 |
Task 2 - Knowledge questions |
Task 2 - Knowledge questions |
Task 2_Knowledge Questions - Mid review |
Week 7 |
STUDIO
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STUDIO
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Task 3 - Design something Mid project review - Presentation
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| Week 8 | STUDIO |
PPT 03 |
Task 2_Knowledge Questions - Hand In |
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Week 9
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STUDIO |
STUDIO |
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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 |
PPT_ 04 |
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Week 12 |
STUDIO | STUDIO |
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Week 13
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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 14
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STUDIO |
PPT_ 05 |
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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.
Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.
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.
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
Study Support
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support
RMIT Library.
You will also have access to the library resources.
Among 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.
RMIT Library has produced the following:
subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
https://rmit.libguides.com/alldesign
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
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to submit the following piece of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment task 1: Product Process Improvement
Due Week 5*
Assessment task 2: Knowledge Assessment
Due week 8*
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.
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
This course is assessed for competency.
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.
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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