Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: GRAP5299C
Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4251 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jenni Woods jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au Ph: 9925 4407
John Perperis john.perperis@rmit.edu.au Ph: 9925 4736
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
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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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: |
2.1. Evaluate information in the context of current design practice |
Element: |
3. Update and maintain knowledge of design trends |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of design trends and developments |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies to individuals who work in design and need to develop and maintain a general knowledge of design history and theory.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include:
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• Blog/Wiki discussion and participation
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• lectures
• design activities or projects
• online activiities
• group projects
• peer learning
• guest lecture
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
• other activities as decided by teaching staff
Out of class activities may include:
• visits to Galleries/Exhibitions
Teaching Schedule
WEEK | COURSE CONTENT | ELEMENTS |
DUE DATE |
1 | Introduction & Course Outline Assessment Procedure IT induction Early Civilisations : Pre-History & Ancient Egypt Lecture |
1.1, 1.2 |
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2 | Classic Civilisations : Greek & Roman lecture | 1, 2, 3 | |
3 | The Exotic East : Asia & Islam lecture | 1, 2, 3 | |
4 | Medieval Period : Early Christian to Gothic lecture | 1, 2, 3 | Task 1.1 |
5 | The Rise of Humanism : Renaissance Lecture. Europe and Britain. | 1, 2, 3 | |
6 | The Age of Ornamentation : Baroque & Rococo Lecture. Europe and Britain. | 1, 2, 3 | |
7 | Return to the Classics : Neo-Classicism Lecture. Europe, Britain, America & Australia. | 1, 2, 3 | |
8 | The Rise of Industry : Victorian Lecture. International and Australia. | 1, 2, 3 | |
9 | Aesthetic Individuals : Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau Lecture. International and Australia. | 1, 2, 3 | Task 1.2 |
10 | Streamlined Elegance : Art Deco Lecture. International and Australia. | 1, 2, 3 | |
11 | Age of Modernity : Modernism Lecture. Bauhaus. International and Australia. | 1, 2, 3 | |
12 | Mid 20th Century : Mid 20th Century Lecture. 1940 to 1970. International and Australia. | 1, 2, 3 | |
13 | Brave New World : 1970 to current day Lecture. International and Australia. | 1, 2, 3 | Task 1.3 |
14 | Submission and Presentation of Task 2 Furniture Fusion | 1, 2, 3 | Task 2 |
This course is to be clustered with the course EMPL5731C Organise & Communicate Information - please refer to the EMPL5731C Course Guide for Assessment details.
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material outlined in the Weekly Outline, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Interior Design & Decoration, Abercrombie & Whiton, Pearson Prentice Hall, 6th Edn. |
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The History of Interior Design, John Pile, Wiley, 3rd Edn. |
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Furniture, Judith Miller, Dorling Kindersley, 1st Edn. |
978-1-4053-58 |
Australian House Styles, Maisey & Ian Stapleton, The Flannel Flower Press, 1st Edn. |
1-875253-13-0 |
Other Resources
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 of the library resources.
Overview of Assessment
Evidence of the following is essential:
• knowledge of the history and theory of design and how this may be applied in design practice
• application of research and evaluation skills.
Assessment must ensure:
• access to information sources on design history and theory.
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 assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment Task 1 - Design History Blog
Complete 3 Blog posts including text and images focussing on key historical periods throughout the semester.
Task 1.1 Classical Civilisations - due Week 4
Task 1.2 Baroque to Neo-Classical - due Week 9
Task 1.3 Mid 20th Century - due Week 13
Assessment Task 2 - Furniture Fusion
Create 1 x Presentation Board showing text and images of a period room and selected contemporary furniture pieces to re decorate it in a harmonious style. An oral presentation of your design solution will form part of the assessment. Due Week 14.
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
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is 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 gain the competency.
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 :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline : http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
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.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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