Course Title: Extending Communication Design Expertise
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Extending Communication Design Expertise
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2256 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
335H Applied Communication |
Face-to-Face | Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009 |
GRAP2256 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face | Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 1 2017 |
GRAP2256 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
370H Design |
Face-to-Face | Sem 1 2018 |
GRAP2263 |
Singapore Inst of Management |
Undergraduate |
370H Design |
Face-to-Face | Offsh1 18 |
Course Coordinator: Suzie Zezula
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5357
Course Coordinator Email: suzie.zezula@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Availability: email for consultation
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
Successful completion of GRAP2257 Developing Communication Design Expertise.
OR
Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Further information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x94or0ccuu7k
Course Description
Extending your design practice
This course is designed to give you the opportunity to extend your expertise in a field of communication design, such as illustration, book as object, packaging, typography, web and mobile development, event design and experimental practices.
Through projects, presentations and coursework you will develop concepts and skills to compliment Communication Design Studios. You are encouraged to push the boundaries of design, take risks and experiment with different techniques and materials.
There is an emphasis on technique and making in this course. The works you produce will demonstrate a high level of crafting and attention to detail.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Evaluate design practice from a maker’s perspective.
- Investigate and document the process within specific design media and practices.
- Design and creatively express your responses to diverse design problems.
- Compare and contrast the different conventions that surround specific media and communication design practices.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources that are relevant to the focus of your own learning.
There are services available to support your learning, including the University Library and Study Support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment may include reports, reflective papers, creative projects and presentations, individually and in groups. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation. Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.