Course Title: Research global design trends
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6155 Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Course Title: Research global design trends
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 30
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP5370C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term2 2018, Term1 2019, Term1 2020 |
Course Contact: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and critically evaluate global design trends. The focus is on research and analysis of information and ideas at a complex level, plus the evaluation and extension of the individual’s professional skills.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES602 Research global design trends |
Elements: |
1 Research design trends 2 Analyse design trends to inform own practice 3 Develop and articulate positions and ideas 4 Extend own design skills |
Learning Outcomes
Students will attain current and comprehensive knowledge of global design trends to inform their own organisation.
Overview of Assessment
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- conduct research on a complex range of design issues, trends and ideas
- document the analysis, critique and synthesis of complex sources to develop own positions and ideas
- use opportunities to refine own design skills.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- describe broad global design trends that apply to all design disciplines
- discuss the business implications/consequences of adopting trends and emergent technologies
- compare and contrast different research methodologies and options
- outline sources of information on global design, design trends and broader references that may inform emerging and innovative design practice
- critique specific current and emerging design technologies and trends (at a global level) in at least one area of design.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the design process field of work and include access to a current and varied range of familiar and unfamiliar information sources.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.