Course Title: Create visual design components
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: VART6408C
Course Title: Create visual design components
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4382 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact: Alistair Briggs
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9446
Course Contact Email: alistair.briggs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dale Nason
dale.nason@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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 required.
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge to create visual designs for interactive media components. You will integrate the designs into different media products in response to specifications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADIG304 Create visual design components |
Element: |
1 Clarify work requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clarify visual design components required in the project brief, in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Identify project timelines and discuss factors that may determine or affect visual design concepts 1.3 Clarify, in discussion with relevant personnel, the target user or audience, and determine format and delivery platform |
Element: |
2 Generate and assess ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research media products, designs, images, artwork and other creative sources that may inspire visual design ideas 2.2 Develop a range of visual design ideas that are technically feasible, respond to project specifications and provide creative solutions to design issues 2.3 Present and review visual design ideas with relevant personnel |
Element: |
3 Develop design concept |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Experiment with traditional and digital methods to create required visual design components 3.2 Explore a range of typographical and visual design elements to create components 3.3 Evaluate initial design ideas with relevant personnel to select final design concept 3.4 Confirm design concept complies with copyright laws 3.5 Check output format meets delivery platform requirements 3.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time |
Element: |
4 Produce components |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Develop components based on the final design concept using various design techniques 4.2 Apply visual design principles and communication principles to produce components that have high visual impact 4.3 Save components in an appropriate format according to project specifications |
Element: |
5 Finalise visual design components |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Review visual design components against design and technical specifications 5.2 Discuss and confirm additional requirements or modifications with relevant personnel, and make amendments as required 5.3 Save and archive visual design components using industry or enterprise naming conventions and version control protocols |
Learning Outcomes
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
• feedback and revision
• peer learning
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• student project workshops, including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities will include: • independent project based work • online tutorials and activities
• independent research
• studio practice
• review & revision
Teaching Schedule
This course, VART6408C - Create Visual Design Components - is delivered face-to-face in combination with GRAP5389C - Interpret & Respond to a Design Brief. The combined timeline is presented here as a complete reference to the combined session delivery. The courses are however separate on Canvas, and will be given different assessment outcomes according to the respective assessment tasks.
PLEASE NOTE:
GRAP5389C - Interpret & Respond to a Design Brief runs until WEEK 11, it is of shorter duration than VART6408C - Create Visual Design Components.
Additionally 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 resources. There will be a number of prescribed tasks
and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Activities |
Assessment |
Learning Elements |
Learning Elements GRAP5389C |
Week 1 |
Program Orientation |
Activity: O'Week Timetable |
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Week 2 |
Course & Projects Introduction |
Activity: Analysis of Project Briefs #1 & #2 Initial research and concept generation Planning of projects development |
Project Briefing: Projects #1 & #2 |
1 - 5 |
1 - 5 |
Week 3 |
Projects Development |
Activity: Research & project brief focus groups Individual concept development |
1 - 5 |
1 - 5 | |
Week 4 |
Critical Review & Feedback |
Activity: Concept presentation & communication Small group feedback Test printing and progress display for delayed feedback Assess & update planning of projects development |
Feedback: |
1 - 5 | 1 - 5 |
Week 5 |
Projects Development |
Activity: Project Development & individual feedback |
1 - 5 | 1 - 5 | |
Week 6 |
Projects Development |
Activity: Project Development & individual feedback |
1 - 5 | 1 - 5 | |
Week 7 |
Finalize Project #1 for Client |
Activity: Finalize Project #1 design outcomes - (If applicable - Enter Competition) Folio Presentation development #1 |
GRAP5389C |
1 - 5 | 1 - 5 |
Week 8 |
Project Development |
Activity: Develop Project #2 design |
1 - 5 | 1 - 5 | |
Week 9 |
Project Development |
Activity: Develop Project #2 design |
1 - 5 | 1 - 5 | |
Week 10 |
Project presentation |
Activity: Presentation of submissions in document layout Print & Photography Final development for Project #2 |
1 - 5 | 1 - 5 | |
BREAK |
NO SESSIONS - Break duration 2 weeks | ||||
Week 11 |
Folio Presentation |
Activity: Finalize Project #2 design outcomes - (If applicable - Enter Competition) Folio Presentation development & Submission |
GRAP5389C Project #2 Submission GRAP5389C Project Portfolio Submission |
1 - 5 | 1 - 5 |
Note: Sessions from this point on (weeks 11 - 18) are only VART6408C Create visual design components
Week 12 |
Project Introduction |
Activity: |
Project Briefing: Project #3 VART6408C Projects #1 & #2 Components Submission |
1 - 5 | |
Week 13 |
Project Development & Resource Induction |
Activity: Workshop - Printing in relief, and with type (Induction process for proofing presses and resources) |
1 - 5 | ||
Week 14 |
Project Development Review & Feedback |
Activity: Concept and Typographic design development Review of workshop outcomes - feedback & discussion |
Feedback: Project #3 |
1 - 5 | |
Week 15 |
Project Development |
Activity: Design finalization & printing plate production Workshop - Printing with own plates |
1 - 5 | ||
Week 16 |
Project Development |
Activity: Final printing plate production Workshop - Printing with own plates Workshop - Book making |
1 - 5 | ||
Week 17 |
Project Development Review & Feedback |
Activity: Workshop (final) - Printing with own plates Workshop - Book making Review of outcomes - feedback & discussion |
Feedback: Project #3 |
1 - 5 | |
Week 18 |
Project Finalization Individual Tuition |
Activity: End of project production, & individual tuition |
1 - 5 | ||
Week 19 |
Project Finalization, Submission & Documentation |
Activity: Documentation of outcomes (photography & text) Folio Presentation development |
Projects #3 Submission: Final Assessment |
1 - 5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.
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.
RMIT Library.
You will also have access to the library resources.
Among 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.
RMIT Library has produced the following:
• subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
• guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
• subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises.
The assessment tasks are: Digital media exercises and projects
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
For the first 10 weeks of this semester VART6408C is combined face-to-face delivery with GRAP5389C.
Assessment Tasks during this period will be presented as 2 Poster Design projects aiming toward Competition Entry if possible.
Separate parts of each project outcome will be the required submission for each course.
Submission for assessment in GRAP5389C will comprise Poster Design Competition Entries for Projects #1 & #2, proof of entry, & the Interpret a Brief Project Portfolio that presents the competition entry practice. Please refer to that Course for more detail.
VART6408C Assessment submissions are as follows:
Project #1: Components
- Due: Week 11
- recorded as Complete or Not Complete
Project #2: Components
- Due: Week 11
- recorded as Complete or Not Complete
Project #3: Printing Typography / Edition & Portfolio
- Due: Week 15
- recorded as Complete or Not Complete and as a Graded Outcome, and is 100% of the final Course Grade
Completion to a satisfactory degree of all required assessment task elements (as outlined in the project briefs) is necessary to achieve competency.
Project #3 is a graded assessment. This graded assessment will be 100% of the course grade outcome.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:
CHD 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
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
The major aspect of your 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 for success.
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 Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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. Information regarding the eSubmission process
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
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. Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Reasonable adjustment is available and may be applied through the Special Consideration process. Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy. If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links Application for extension of time
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 overall grade for each assessment task.
The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Work submitted late will be assessed for competency only. Submissions are only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
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. Academic Integrity
Credit Transfers 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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC).
RCC applies only if you have previously demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course
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