Course Title: Interpret and respond to a design brief
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: GRAP5306C
Course Title: Interpret and respond to a design brief
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4322 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Dale Nason
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438
Course Contact Email:dale.nason@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 20
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
This unit is delivered in conjunction with VART6280 Video Art.
Course Description
In this unit you will explore and develop the skills and knowledge required to interpret and creatively respond to a design brief through the production of graphics.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief |
Element: |
1.Interpret design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Correctly interpret the specifications of the design brief |
Element: |
2.Explore and develop design concept |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Generate ideas for design concept through research, exploration and experimentation |
Element: |
3.Liaise with client |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Agree on communication process and frequency of communication with the client |
Element: |
4.Plan production of work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Assess specific design production risks
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Element: |
5.Complete production of work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Collect and/or organize required components for the work |
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 studio and computer laboratory 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:
- demonstrations and presentations by teacher
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- online research
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects
Out of class activities will include: - site visits, site specific exploration and direct research
- independent project based work
- online research
- teacher directed group activities/projects
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
Week | Date Session |
Session description | Assessment due | Learning elements |
4 | 6/3, 7/3 (1) |
F1 Research photo essay form In-class activity. Analyse the brief and research photo essay form in books, blogs, online etc. Present examples | F1 due | 1.1-4, 2.1-4, 3.1-5, 4.1-7 |
5 | 13/3, 14/3 (2) |
F2 Research given topic In-class activity. Analyse the brief and develop and present a range of interpretations of the topic | F2 due | 1.1-4, 2.1-4, 3.1-5, 4.1-7 |
6 | 20/3, 21/3 (3) |
F3 Produce photo essay. Shoot, transfer photos to computer, file, assess and label | 1.1-4, 2.1-4, 3.1-5, 4.1-7, 5.1-4 |
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7 | 27/3,28/3 (4) |
Layout photo essay in InDesign | F3 due | 1.1-4, 2.1-4, 3.1-5, 4.1-7, 5.1-4 |
8 | 10/4,11/4 (5) |
Submit photo essay at beginning of class as pdf. Critique | 1.1-4, 2.1-4, 3.1-5, 4.1-7, 5.1-4 |
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9 | 17/4,18/4 (6) |
S1 Submit revised photo essay. Respond to critique, edit and extend photo essay if necessary, submit as packaged InDesign folder | S1 due | 1.1-4, 2.1-4, 3.1-5, 4.1-7, 5.1-4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Digital storage device, either usb or hard drive
Camera
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.
The assessment tasks are:
1. Interpret Brief: Process 50%
2. Interpret Brief: Industry 50%
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
In order to demonstrate competency the student must engage in assessment activities to a competent standard.
Formative
Task 1: In class activity. Research Photo Essay form, document and present examples. Due week 4 (5/3 & 6/3)
Task 2: In class activity. Research given topic for Photo Essay, document and present concepts. Due week 5. (13/3, 14/3)
Task 3: Photo imaging project to produce a series of bitmap images, requiring evidence of conceptual development and produced as a thematic series. Submit week 7 (25/3)
Summative
Project 1 Reflect on Task 3 submission, receive and respond to feedback. Edit, extend and resubmit Photo Essay.
Due week 9 (17/4, 18/4).
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted project will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
HD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
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 are 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 gain the competency.
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.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline (unresolved)
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
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 go to Academic Integrity
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