Course Title: Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5409 Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Title: Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP5404C |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2022, Term1 2023, Term2 2023, Term1 2024 |
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an industry focus for graphic design practice and to adapt that practice to meet current and emerging industry opportunities. It involves engaging with professional networks and researching policies and requirements in the graphic design industry.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAGRD516 Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs |
Elements: |
1. Develop an industry focus for design practice 2. Address key legal and safety requirements for graphic design practice 3. Research and evaluate graphic design trends 4. Develop skills to meet trends 5. Develop own response to changing trends and technologies |
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.
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 to your tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.