Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: GRAP6355C
Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Michele Meister michele.meister@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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 describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of two-dimensional (2D) forms. It applies to individuals who apply the creative design process to the development of 2D forms. The unit underpins many other specialised design units. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
Element: |
1 Source information on 2D design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on 2D design 1.2 Evaluate and collate information to build knowledge of 2D design 2 Explore the creative design process for 2D forms
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Element: |
2 Explore the creative design process for 2D forms |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use creative thinking techniques to generate a range of ideas and options 2.2 Use experimentation to explore and challenge a range of different ideas 2.3 Challenge assumptions, reflect on ideas and refine approaches 2.4 Consciously change perspective, and evaluate ideas and situations in new ways |
Element: |
3 Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 2D forms |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Investigate and reflect on how a particular concept or idea might be communicated in 2D 3.2 Select materials, tools and equipment relevant to the realisation of the concept or idea 3.3 Apply a creative design process to produce a range of 2D concept realisations 3.4 Reflect on own application of design process and success in communicating the concept or idea 3.5 Seek and obtain feedback from others about the 2D form and its success in communicating the concept or idea 3.6 Present and store concept realisations or samples in a format which takes account of the need for professional presentation and the work’s potential value for future jobs |
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
Flexible study allows you to study online by participating in lectures and tutorials via Canvas, our online learning and teaching platform, to ensure continued learning throughout this period.
For Semester 2 all of your classes and assessments have been rearranged to suit this learning format.
Canvas has been designed so that the learning experience is consistent throughout all your courses.
We have taken your feedback and adjusted the way we do things for Semester 2.
The delivery made will be done in online sessions.
online activities will include:
Design activities or projects
Class presentations
Group discussions
Online research
Independent project based work
Site visits (observations)
Studio Practice
Out of class activities may include:
Online research
Independent project based work
Teacher directed activities / projects
Site visits
Online activities
Teaching Schedule
WEEK |
CLASS CONTENT 2D PROCESS SELF DIRECTED LEARNING EXERCISE/HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS |
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1 Morning |
Introduction to course and Canvas resources Procedure & processes - Tasks & activities, overview of class delivery Overview of all tasks Talking briefly about digital process folio AT1 – Report briefing The Elements & Principles of Design |
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1 Afternoon |
Where do we draw inspiration from? What are the Elements & Principles of Design? Exploration of our surroundings |
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2 Morning |
AT2 Portfolio briefing Presentation of design process and discussion about process and digital portfolio (Why do we sketch, what is annotation how do we collect, organize, record and communicate)
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2 Afternoon |
History of rugs and rug design Research / resources for rug design Sketching out first ideas Starting the design process for AT2 Brainstorming - Review and evaluation of ideas and research of the design process and studio work
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3 Morning. |
AT1 – Report submission today Please read brief carefully again before submitting your work Looking into past students work Studio time exploration and finalizing designs
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3 Afternoon |
Work on layout process for board, experimenting different layout presentations + record process Studio work, collating work for loose presentation next week Work on Portfolio and 3xA3 pages documenting your ideas |
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4 Morning |
AT2 – portfolio submission today Please read brief carefully again before submitting your work In a studio situation your final will be selected for Task 3 AT3 Portfolio and project briefing Rug refinement considering the feedback from studio presentation |
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4 Afternoon |
Showing examples of final rug boards and discussing board layout possibilities (aligned, clustered and layered) Review layouts/ scale / content / legend Review recorded oral and digital presentation requirements
Rough layouts of final board, experimenting with different layouts, document photographically for portfolio Studio time refining rug and working on final board Work on board layout Work on documenting design process, plan your oral presentation Create different rough layouts of final rug board and document photographically for process folio Get feedback on your board from your teacher |
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5 Morning |
Studio time to finalize digital boards and portfolio
Finalize your board, take photos and add them into your process folio. Annotate! |
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5 Afternoon |
AT3 – digital portfolio and Project submission today +recorded oral presentationPlease read brief carefully again before submitting your work Presentation of Rug, submission of digital portfolio and final digital board, please remember your process folio forms a big part of your submission. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies (http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
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 tasks and projects.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 – Report - due week 3.1
AT2 – Rug concept + A3 Process Folio - due week 4.1 AT3 – Rug project final board due week 5.2 The Rug Design assessment is an RMIT Work Integrated Learning (WIL) project which includes collaboration with industry. RMIT is a strong supporter of collaboration between students and the industries they are one day hoping to enter.Assessment Matrix
The Assessment Matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment;
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Please visit the following link on the RMIT website for all information regarding adjustments to assessable work;
Adjustments to assessment; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Special consideration; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
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 The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Student feedback at RMIT:
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.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms
Student Progress Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission) All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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