Course Title: Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: GRAP9467C
Course Title: Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5408 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4849
Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Mark Kelson
Email:mark.kelson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 65
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
N/A
Course Description
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to work proactively with a client or commissioning organisation to develop and negotiate a design brief.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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CUADES512 Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
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Element: |
1. Establish design requirements |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and make contact with required stakeholders for the design project, in addition to the client 1.2 Identify and source information and references required for design project 1.3 Undertake critical analysis of sources and extract key information to inform the design project 1.4 Determine overall objectives and parameters for design project in collaboration with client and other key stakeholders 1.5 Seek, review and act on information needed to inform constructive communication with client |
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Element: |
2. Develop and refine design brief |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
3. Negotiate terms and conditions |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities, projects, class exercises, review discussions/lectures and independent project based work.
Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and production work. Online research and occasional outside of class time group discussions will be required to maintain project work.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | Introduction to Home Studio Design (Music, Podcast & Multimedia) |
• Overview of the course and learning outcomes • Introduction to the importance of a well-designed home studio for sound production. |
| Week 2 | Client Needs Assessment and Research | • Techniques for understanding and assessing client requirements for a home studio. |
| Week 3 | Understanding basic Audio requirements |
• Basic fundimentals of home Audio & Video production |
| Week 4 | Equipment Selection | • Identifying essential audio equipment for a home studio setup. |
| Week 5 | Room Selection, Analysis, and Acoustic Treatment | • Evaluating potential rooms or spaces for the home studio setup. |
| Week 6 | Studio Layout / Placement, Ergonomics, and Proposal Development | • Designing an efficient and ergonomic layout for the home studio. |
| Week 7 | Design, proposal & Development Review |
• Review • Quiz (in Canvas) |
| MID SEMESTER BREAK |
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| Week 8 | Implementation and Practical Application - Visit to studio etc | • Guided learning through the process of implementing the home studio design. • Hands-on experience in setting up acoustic treatment, installing equipment, and configuring the studio for optimal sound production. • Troubleshooting common issues and challenges during the implementation phase. |
| Week 9 | NO CLASS (Colour Wheel) | |
| Week 10 | Design Proposal Development | • Refining the design proposal based on research findings and client feedback. • Creating visual representations, such as floor plans or slides, to present the design proposal. • Preparing for the Assignment 1: Design Proposal Presentation. |
| Week 11 | Assignment 1: Studio Proposal Presentation (Due) | • Delivering a presentation to showcase the design proposal to a hypothetical client. |
| Week 12 | Class discussion and reflection on Presentations | • We discuss design elements we liked in each studio proposal • As a group we offer feedback to begin to refine our concepts • Individual feedback by teacher |
| Week 13 | Refining the Design Proposal and Incorporating Feedback | • Incorporating client feedback and suggestions into the design proposal. |
| Week 14 | Implementation and Practical Application | • Guided learning through the process of implementing the home studio design. |
| Week 15 | Design Brief Documentation | • Developing a comprehensive design brief document for the home studio project, incorporating research findings and client requirements. • Preparing for the Assignment 2: Design Brief Documentation. |
| Week 16 | Design Brief (Due) and Project Evaluation | • Submitting the final design brief document, including visual representations and a summary of the client's feedback and any revisions made. |
Throughout the course, learners will engage in practical exercises, collaborative discussions, and design projects that align with the assessments. The content breakdown provides a structured progression, allowing learners to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in home studio design and sound production while meeting the assessment requirements.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Harddrive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. Lynda.com is available via your Library login.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and you will also receive a result after your final assessment task.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Studio Proposal.
Research your Studio Proposal
• Choose a hypothetical client who wants to build a home studio for sound production purposes (e.g., recording music, podcasting, multimedia). This can include your own studio needs.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and standards for home studio design.
• Use information from professional audio distributors like Factory Sound, Soundbay and Studio Connections.
Develop your Studio Proposal
- Develop a comprehensive Studio Proposal for the home studio, considering factors such as
Due by Week 12, Semester 2.
Assessment Task 2: Design Brief.
- Following on from Assessment Task 1, review the feedback given to you about the Studio Proposal, from your class members and teacher
- Based on a new set of client needs given to you by your teacher, and further research findings, develop a second Design Brief that outlines the key objectives, scope and constraints of a home studio project.
Due by Week 17, Semester 2.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on Canvas. The results that apply to this course 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
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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