Course Title: Design and manipulate complex layouts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: GRAP9454C
Course Title: Design and manipulate complex layouts
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Alistair Briggs
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9152
Course Contact Email: alistair.briggs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sarah Bunting
+61 3 9925 9186
sarah.bunting@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 65
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
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to design complex publication layouts. This involves combining creative design skills with technical software proficiency.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVGRD505A Design and manipulate complex layouts |
Element: |
1. Analyse design needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm communication objectives for the publication based on the design brief and consultation with relevant people as required |
Element: |
2. Develop and refine layout ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify relevant sources and conduct research to inform layout ideas |
Element: |
3. Create and manipulate layouts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Set up the document using the capabilities of appropriate software |
Element: |
4. Evaluate design work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Critique the layout from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objective |
Element: |
5. Finalise technical aspects |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Edit and refine layouts to meet technical requirements |
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
Your learning activities will take place in a computer laboratory using industry software. You will complete exercises and industry style briefs. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities may include:
- Lectures
- Peer teaching and class presentations
- Group discussion
- Online research
- Independent project based work
- Teacher directed group activities/projects
- Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- 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.
Week | Activity | Performace Criteria |
1 | Course Overview | |
2 |
Formative Task 1: Tabs & Tables
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1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
3 |
Formative Task 1: Tabs and Tables
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1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
4 |
Summative Task 1: 16pp Magazine
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
5 |
Summative Task 1: 16pp Magazine
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
6 |
Summative Task 1: 16pp Magazine
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
7 |
Summative Task 1: 16pp Magazine
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
8 |
Summative Task 1: 16pp Magazine
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
9 |
Summative Task 1: 16pp Magazine DUE
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
10 |
Summative Assessment Task 2: Type Booklet
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
11 | Type Booklet
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
12 | Type Booklet
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
13 | Type Booklet
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
14 | Type Booklet
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
15 |
Summative Assessment Task 2 DUE
Revision |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
16 | Summative Assessment Task 3: In-Class Knowledge Test | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None required. |
References
French, N, 2014, InDesign Type: Professional Typography with Adobe InDesign (3rd Edition), Adobe Press |
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Bosler, D., 2012, Mastering Type, HOW Books |
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Coles, S., 2012, The Geometry of Type, Thames & Hudson |
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Williams, J., 2012, Type Matters, Merrell |
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Kane, J., 2011, A Type Primer, Laurence King |
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Highsmith, C., 2012, Inside Paragraphs, Font Bureau |
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Tselentis, J., 2012, Typography, Referenced, Rockport Publishers |
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James, C., 2012, Designing With Type (5th Edition), Random House |
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Lupton, E., 2010, Thinking With Type (2nd Edition), Princeton Architectural Press |
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Spiekermann, E., Ginger E.M, 2003, Stop Stealing Sheep, Adobe Press |
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Loxley, S., 2004, Type. The Secret History of Letters, I.B Tauris |
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Bringhurst, R., 2013, Elements of Typographic Style (4th Edition), Hartley & Marks |
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Heller, S, Fili, L., 2011. Scripts. Elegant Lettering from Design's Golden Age, Thames & Hudson |
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Garfield, S., 2011, Just My Type, Gotham Books |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site (Blackboard) and also for Google Docs and Google Groups via your student Google Account for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. Additional information relating to this will be provided on an ongoing basis. A digital resource folder resides on network server. Further information regarding access to this is available in the information provided during orientation.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in the tool kit list.
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.
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.
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 written tasks. Assessment tasks in this course are:
- Design Project 1
- Design Project 2
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 tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded. To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment and have a satisfactory outcome in the summative assessments.
Formative assessment
1. In-Class Exercises - Tabs and Tables - Students will learn how and when to best utilise tabs and tables when presenting data sets.
Summative assessment
Brief 1: Type Directors Club Magazine 45% - Students will design a multiple-page magazine for the Type Directors Club. Due week 9.
Brief 2: Type Booklet 30% - Students will design and set the text for a multiple-page booklet. This will be a group project and will be presented in class in week 15
Brief 3: In-Class Knowledge Test 25% - Students will complete an in-class task which will demonstrate all of the skills they have acquired over the course of the semester. Due week 16 (end of class).
Students can also further their skills by using the lynda.com website for tutorials outside of class.
Students will be tutored with a verbal and/or written evaluation of their progress, within class time. A final assessment of Competency Achieved or Not Yet Competent will be given at the end of the course when students have submitted all completed work. A graded assessment will also occur for this course. To be deemed competent students must demonstrate competency in all Learning Elements and related Performance Criteria.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
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
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 be successful in this course.
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:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
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.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Further links - Application for extension of time
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
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