Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5325 Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP5299C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
320T Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015, Term1 2016, Term1 2017, Term2 2017 |
Course Contact: Sue Robinson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254819
Course Contact Email: sue.robinson@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source information on design history and theory, and to apply that information to one’s own area of work.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
Elements: |
1. Collect information on history and theory of design 2. Apply information to own area of work 3. Update and maintain knowledge of design trends |
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.
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 and will include:
EXAMPLES may include
- Practical tasks, a major project.
- written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- completion of an art journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
Please note: All Assessment tasks need to be completed before competency is achieved. A number of tasks will be formative to show your progress and development of skills and knowledge throughout the semester. The final task will be summative to provide a level of performance in addition to your competency.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.