Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
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
Teaching staff:
Michèle Meister michele.meister@rmit.edu.au
Dellwyn Apted dellwyn.apted@rmit.edu.au
Carol Batchelor carol.batchelor@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
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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
Learning activities will take place in a Virtual studio classroom using industry standard tools and resources.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach.
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.
Canvas has been designed so that the learning experience is consistent throughout all your courses.
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
| Session | Class activity |
| 1 |
Introduction to course AT1 – Report briefing The Elements & Principles of Design |
| 2 |
Where do we draw inspiration from? What are the Elements & Principles of Design? |
| 3 |
AT2 Portfolio briefing Presentation of design process and discussion about process and digital portfolio |
| 4 | History of rugs and rug design |
| 5 |
AT1 – Report submission today Studio time exploration |
| 6 | Studio work |
| 7 |
AT2 – portfolio submission today AT3 Portfolio and project briefing |
| 8 | Showing examples of final rug boards and discussing board layout |
| 9 | Studio time |
| 10 | AT3 – digital portfolio and Project submission today +recorded oral presentation |
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.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;
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
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
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.
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
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;
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
IT orientation
It's time to get ready;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/it-orientation
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