Course Title: Communication 1 (Furniture Design)

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Communication 1 (Furniture Design)

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2377

City Campus

Undergraduate

320T Architecture & Urban Design

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019

GRAP2377

City Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021

GRAP2377

City Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Julian Pratt

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4820

Course Coordinator Email: julian.pratt@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 71.02.02

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course is an introduction to the practice, theories and principles of digital and hand visual literacy of design communication.

Design Sketching
You will explore the techniques used to produce form and narrative in sketching. Emphasis is given to learning and understanding how various visual elements combine together on a page to communicate the intended message as a creative professional. You will discribe 3 dimensional forms on a 2 dimensional surface with dynamic and expresses lie work.

Digital Documentation
The principles and practices of digital documentation will also be introduced and critically reviewed. Computer Aided Furniture Design introduces the use of 2 dimensional technical drawing and 3 dimensional modelling software programs to design practice.
Its emphasis is on the use of these software programs to refine design propositions and to encourage creativity in the use of the software commands and functions in producing design documentation.
 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD007 Associate Degree in Design (Furniture Design):

6. Articulate and transmit design ideas and details through a variety of methods and technologies to be able to present design outcomes for others to understand and engage with.
 


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Construct objects in 3D space using drawing conventions both manually and digitally.
2. Create a sense of proportion, depth, composition, contrast and visual balance in drawing, creative sketching and digital or virtual models.
3. Use freehand sketching skills to communicate ideas and concepts in 3 dimensions on a 2 dimensional surface.
4. Effectively use Computers and CAD software to communicate basic design outcome technical information for others to understand and use.
5. Creatively use software to manipulate design information to produce innovative outcomes
 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of activities:
The majority of learning will be undertaken through applying techniques and methods to set tasks to produce drawings and 3 dimensional digital models of furniture components and details.

Exploring, practicing and applying learnt techniques to develop design documentation methods and outputs to clearly communicate design intent and ideas generation


Overview of Learning Resources

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content

 As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

  RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas. 

https://rmit.instructure.com

RMIT Library

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.

The University Library has extensive resources for Furniture Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/furnituredesign

The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library 

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 


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 for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

Assignment 1: Hand sketching 40% 

1A Folio - 30% (CLO 1-3) Individual 

1B Sketchbook - 10% (CLO 1-3) Individual 

Assignment 2: Solidworks software 3D Drawings 30% 

2A Exercise - 15% (CLO 1,4 &5) Individual 

2B Project  - 15% (CLO 1, 4 & 5) Individual 

Assignment 3: AutoCAD software 30% 

3A Test - 15% (CLO 1, 4 &5) Individual 

3B Maquette - 15% (CLO 1, 4 &5) Individual