Course Title: Use typography techniques for design work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: GRAP5310C
Course Title: Use typography techniques for design work
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4158 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email:ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use typography techniques for design work. It outlines how typography can be applied to a range of design contexts in response to a brief.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVCRS05B Use typography techniques for design work |
Element: |
1. Interpret the brief for typographic work. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Correctly interpret the specifications of the brief . |
Element: |
2. Organise resources for typographic work. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Correctly identify the resources required for the development of typographic work , including work space , tools and equipment. |
Element: |
3. Test and explore a range of techniques for typography. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify the attributes of a range of typefaces and their suitability for different purposes. |
Element: |
4. Produce typography. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select and organise equipment, tools, materials and techniques for typographic work in accordance with the design approach. |
Element: |
5. Ensure quality of typographic product. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Check and monitor that typography conforms to brief, including grammar and technical production and/or printing requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include brainstorming and concept generation, design techniques and application, layout and text formatting exercises and presentation skills.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Cert 4 in Design - Accelerated Program | Learning Elements |
| 1 | Introduction Project 1 (50%) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 2 | Project 1 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 3 | Project 1 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 4 | Project 1 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 5 | Project 1 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 6 | Project 1 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 7 | Project 1 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 8 | Project 1 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 9 | Project 1 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 10 | Project 1 due in Introduction Project 2 Mid semester break from 22/09 - 07/10 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 11 | Project 2 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 12 | Project 2 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 13 | Project 2 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 14 | Project 2 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 15 | Project 2 cont. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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16 17 18 19 20 |
Project 2 cont.
Project 2 due in Week 19 Assessment week |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
See project handouts.
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
2 x typographic projects @ 50% each.
Assessment Matrix
This Course will be assessed as:
Not Yet Competent - NYC
Competency Achieved - CAG
Competency with Credit - CC
Competency with Distinction – CDI
Competency with High Distinction - CHD
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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