Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: GRAP5305C
Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4158 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Ruth Lyon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9426
Course Contact Email:ruth.lyon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 65
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source information on design history and theory and to apply that information to one’s own area of work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
Element: |
1. Collect information on history and theory of design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on design history and theory |
Element: |
2. Apply information to own area of work |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
3. Update and maintain knowledge of design trends |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of design trends and developments |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- Research, resource and gather knowledge and visual references from libraries, web, cinema, magazines, u tube, journals etc
- Research specifically according to the constraints and considerations in design briefs and own work
- Create class knowledge pool. Store information in individual and common knowledge on line drop box
- Critically analyze materials/ resources on the history and theory of design and its bearing on current design practice. Essay
- Present information in an appropriate context
- Design briefs inspired by historical reference and indicative styles and that reflect on current design trends
- Attend class workshops on the outcomes of briefs
Teaching Schedule
Timeline - Certificate IV in Design (full year program) | ||
Week | Activity | Criteria |
1 | Introduction to History and theory.
Lecture 1: The Written word: Pictographs and Pictograms Introduction of Brief 1: Pictographic Form 25% Due Week 5 |
1,2 |
2 | Lecture 2: Modernist movements and their impact on design - Cubism, Futurism & Constructivism
Introduction to Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool 20% Due week 15 Continue with Brief 1 |
1,2,3 |
3 | Lecture 3: Modernist movements and their impact on design - De Stijl & Bauhaus
Continue with Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool |
1,2,3 |
4 |
Lecture 4: Modernist movements and their impact on design - Dada & Surrealism Forum and discussion on Brief 1 - Pictographic form |
1,2,3 |
5 | Lecture 5: POP/POPSurrealism/Punk/Steampunk - impacts on contemporary design
Continue with Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool Submit brief 1: Pictographic Form 25% Due Week 5 |
1,2,3 |
6 | Introduction to Exercise 2 - Cradle to Cradle 10% Due week 15 | 1,2,3 |
7 | Lecture 7: The politics of design - Decades of the 20C - 1950’s and 60’s.
Introduction of brief 2 - Graphic Agitation 25% Due Week 13 |
1,2,3 |
8 |
Lecture 8: Art Deco & Art Nouveau Introduction of exercise of exercise 3 -Critical Analysis |
1,2,3 |
9 | Exercise 2 Cradle to Cradle workshop | 1,2,3 |
10 |
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1,2,3 |
11 | Lecture 8: The politics of design - Decades of the 20C - 1970’s and 80’s.
Continue work on Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool |
1,2,3 |
Term Break 24 Sept- 5 Oct | ||
12 | Brief 2 Graphic Agitation workshop | 1,2,3 |
13 |
Submit Graphic Agitation 25% Due Week 13 Continue Exercise 1 Knowledge Pool and Exercise 2 Cradle to Cradle |
1,2,3 |
14 | Lecture 9: The politics of design - Decades of the 20C - 1990’s - 2000’s + | 1,2,3 |
15 |
Submit Exercise 1 - Knowledge Pool 20% Due week 15 Presenting and submitting Cradle to Cradle 10% Due week 15 |
1,2,3 |
16 | Continue presenting Cradle to Cradle | 1,2,3 |
Timeline - Certificate IV in Design Accelerated (commencing July)
Week | Activity | Criteria |
0 | Introductory lecture on the History & theory of design | 1,3 |
1 |
Introduction to History and theory. Lecture 1: The Written word: Pictographs and Pictograms Introduction of Brief 1: Pictographic Form 30% Due Week 7 |
1,3 |
2 |
Lecture 2: Modernist movements and their impact on design - Cubism, Futurism & Constructivism Introduction to Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool 40% Due week 14 Continue with Brief 1 |
1,2,3 |
3 | Forum and discussion on Brief 1 - Pictographic form |
1,2,3 |
4 |
Lecture 3: Modernist movements and their impact on design - De Stijl & Bauhaus Continue with Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool |
1,3 |
5 | Lecture 4: Modernist movements and their impact on design - Dada & Surrealism |
1,3 |
6 |
Lecture 5: POP/POPSurrealism/Punk/Steampunk - impacts on contemporary design Continue with Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool |
1,2,3 |
7 |
Lecture 6: Art Deco and Art Nouveau and the impact on Memphis design Submit brief 1: Pictographic Form 30% Due Week 5 |
1,2,3 |
8 |
Lecture 7: The politics of design - Decades of the 20C - 1950’s and 60’s. Introduction of brief 2 - Graphic Agitation 30% Due Week 17 |
1,2,3 |
9 |
Lecture 8: The politics of design - Decades of the 20C - 1970’s and 80’s. Continue work on Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool |
1,2,3 |
10 | Workshop and forum on Brief 2 - Graphic Agitation |
1,2,3 |
11 | Workshop on Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool | 1,2,3 |
Term break 25 Sept - 8 Oct |
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12 | Lecture 9: The politics of design - Decades of the 20C - 1990’s - 2000’s + Continue work on Exercise 1 - The Knowledge Pool |
1,2,3 |
13 | Workshop and forum on Brief 2 - Graphic Agitation | 1,2,3 |
14 | Knowledge Pool 40% Due week 14 Class presentations |
1,2,3 |
15 | Knowledge Pool Class presentations continued |
1,2,3 |
16 | Focus on Industry unit commences | |
17 | Submit Brief 2: Graphic Agitation 30% Due week 17 | 1,2,3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Green design : creative, sustainable designs for the twenty-first century / Marcus Fairs, London : Carlton, 2009
Overview of Assessment
2 projects
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 will submit all completed work.
To be deemed competent students must satisfactorily complete all Learning Elements and related Performance Criteria.
Grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Assessment Tasks
Certificate IV in design (Full year) 2 x Project Briefs, 3 x Class Exercises
Certificate IV in design (Accelerated - July start) 2 x Project Briefs, 1 x Class Exercise,
Assessment Matrix
HDCompetent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYCNot Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Please refer to the following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
Work not seen in progress
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
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