Course Title: Create and manipulate graphics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: COSC6248C
Course Title: Create and manipulate graphics
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.
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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: C5409 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sarah Rudledge
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to create and manipulate graphics using a combination of creative design skills and technical software proficiency. It involves the analysis, application and refinement of graphic design techniques to meet assigned design objectives.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAGRD514 Create and manipulate graphics |
Element: |
1. Analyse design needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm communication objectives for the graphics work according to the design brief and consultation with required personnel 1.2 Evaluate design brief specifications 1.3 Evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information for information to graphic work
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Element: |
2. Develop and refine ideas for graphics |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Conduct visual research to inform ideas for graphics 2.2 Analyse different graphic techniques and technologies 2.3 Assess relationship of graphic objects to other components of design. 2.4 Create and refine ideas and options for composition 2.5 Refine ideas using experimentation 2.6 Evaluate and select graphic styles that meet communication needs 2.7 Produce and present visual representations of design ideas
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Element: |
3. Create graphic objects |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Create graphic objects based on selected ideas 3.2 Manipulate, edit and enhance graphic objects 3.3 Integrate graphics with other visual design elements 3.4 Identify and resolve technical problems as required 3.5 Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise
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Element: |
4. Finalise technical aspects of graphics work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Edit and refine graphics to meet technical requirements 4.2 Follow required protocols for saving, exporting and storing files
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Element: |
5. Evaluate graphics work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Critique graphics from a technical and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objectives 5.2 Seek feedback from graphic practitioners as required |
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
Learning activities will take place in a studio setting using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study. In-class activities will include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- .
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).
Week |
Session Description |
1 |
Orientation. Lab introduction. Understanding assessment – rubrics, course guides and competency-based assessment, Feedback. |
2 |
Course overview. Introduction to Illustrator. What are vectors? Basic terminology. |
3 |
Drawing Basic shapes & Shapes exercises. Combining objects. Basic shapes, fill, strokes, arrange and align, select and transform exercises. |
4 |
Pen tool exercises. Intro to the pen and path tools. Learning Task 1: Icon/Logo Exercise. |
| 5 |
Intro to Width tool and Brushes. Learning Task 2: Line Exercise Learning Task 1 Due. |
| 6 |
Learning Task 2 Due. Intro to Assessment Task 1 (AT1). |
| 7 |
AT1: Technical Illustration Students illustrate a complex, inorganic object in Adobe Illustrator. Image sourcing task. |
| 8 |
AT1: Technical Illustration Part A AT1: Technical Illustration Part B Questions Class activity: Pattern brushes and Pattern Swatches. Clipping masks. |
9 |
AT1: Production |
10 |
AT1: Production and Finalisation |
11 |
AT2: assessment intro. Overview of brief. Document set-up.
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12 |
AT2: Complex illustration cont. Gradient blends, gradient mesh. Creating a colour palette by controlling swatches. |
13 |
AT2: Complex illustration cont. Texture, shading and effects |
14 |
AT2: Complex illustration Refine and Finalise. Intro AT3: Present & Critique |
15 |
AT2: Complex illustration. document finalisation. |
16 |
AT3: Presentations, Feedback and Critique. AT2 and AT3 submitted |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’
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. You will also have access to the library resources.
Amongst 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. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign The Library provides guides on academic referencing
http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
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 presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Formative tasks and exercises provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks and you should engage in all formative activities.
This course has 3 Projects, all of which must be completed/submitted. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Formative tasks - Series of Illustrator-based exercises
Assessments
Assessment Task 1
Practical Production
Due week 10
Assessment Task 2
Colour Illustration
Due week 16
Assessment Task 3
Presentation and Critique (based on own and peer work in Assessment Task 2)
Due week 16
This course is assessed for competency. At the completion of the course, you will be deemed competent or not yet competent.
Grades which apply to competency-based assessment are:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Assessment
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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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