Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: GRAP5312C
Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4322 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Leigh Milward
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9426
Course Contact Email:leigh.milward@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ned Jobson
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
This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with VART6281 Digital imaging techniques
Course Description
In this course, you will look at the use of creative thinking techniques and the role of experimentation and primary design research in 2 dimensional design. Part of this process will be the production of preliminary sketches and peer assessment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
Element: |
2. Explore the creative design process for 2-dimensional forms |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use creative thinking techniques to generate a range of ideas and options |
Element: |
3. Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 2-dimensional forms |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Investigate and reflect on how a particular concept or idea might be communicated in a 2-dimensional form |
Element: |
1.Source information on 2-dimensional design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on 2-dimensional design |
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.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities may include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
In class activities may include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
Note: this course for Certificate IV in Design (Accelerated) is integrated with other units.
| O-Week Mobile/point-and-click photography |
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Introduction to Photoshop. Recording and storing work. Next week: compile all research. Formative Task 2 starts next week. |
1, 2, 3 | 1.1-2 | |
| Photoshop navigation and selections "In-class discussion: Look at photos generated so far in the course and discuss ‘What are the features of a quality photograph? Class activity: Navigation and selections." |
1, 2, 3 | 1.1-2 | |
| Basic image adjustment and layers Image retouching and enhancement. |
1, 2, 3 | 1.1-2 | |
| Images and resolution Exercises to enhance the role and impact of resolution on an image. Image resizing and placement in other software and the web. |
1, 2, 3 | 1.1-2 | |
| Exercise: Image enhancement and print and knowledge quiz. Consolidation of image retouching and enhancement. This will be used for feedback on your abilities |
1, 2, 3 | 1.1-2 | |
| Level-up Students will receive advice on their progress so far based on the submission and participation in class activities. They may be advised on a path of re-engagement and to brush up on skills. Students will also be briefed on Project 1. Next week: bring in coloured objects and other equipment as per brief. |
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| Project 1: Poster Students will use this class to photograph the objects, upload and sort their photos. |
2.1-4, 5.1-3 | ||
| Project 1: Poster Midway feedback |
4.1-4 | 2.1-2 3.1-6 |
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| Project 1: Poster Finalise poster and compile experiments. Print on variety of substrates. |
4.1-4, 5.1-3 | 3.6 | |
| Project 1: Poster submission Apply the photo and combing with a suitable typographic quote. Evaluate experiments and submit. |
4.1-4, 5.1-3 | 3.6 | Project 1 submission |
| Level Up: Excursion to Melbourne Museum | 1.1-5, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | 1, 2 | |
| Project 2: Lino print Students will enhance their photographs from the excursion. They will then print and trace, then transfer to lino. During this class students will also be given feedback on their poster and opportunities to resubmit for the folio. |
3.1-6 | ||
| Project 2: Lino print carving. In this class, students will carve their lino. Due next week. |
3.1-6 | ||
| Project 2: Lino print A daylong workshop in which students bring their lino by hand and, time permitting, on a press. |
4.1-4, 5.1-3 | 2, 3.1-6 | Lino carve due |
| Project 2: Lino print scan and experiment In this class, students will scan their work and use a variety of blending modes against supplied scans of substrates and textures. They will assess their work and submit. |
4.1-4, 5.1-3 | 3.1-6 | |
| Project 2: Lino print submission Students ready their work for submission. Evaluate experiments and submit. |
4.1-4, 5.1-3 | 3.1-6 | Project 2 submission |
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Project 3: Foli Students will use this time to photograph their work and prepare for the folio. Students will receive in-class feedback on Project 2 during this time, for possible resubmission. |
4.1-4, 5.1-3 | 3.1-6 | |
| Project 3: Folio Students will submit their folio photos as part of the evidence of competency for this course. Students will submit one nominated 2D design created in another course (or outside the program) as part of their folio of evidence, as well as their lino print. Students may also be interviewed as part of gathering evidence of competency this week. |
Project 3 submission |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None required |
References
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT Studies (Blackboard) for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site and also for Google Docs and Google Groups via your student Google Account for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. Additional information relating to this will be provided on an ongoing basis. A digital resource folder resides on network server. Further information regarding access to this is available in the ‘Computer Survival Kit’ provided during orientation.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning.
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.
Some equipment can be provided, e.g. DSLR cameras.
Students are encouraged to independently research to extend their skills using the library.
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 practical tasks and projects.
Assessment tasks are:
Project 1 50%
Project 2 50%
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks and you should engage in all formative tasks.
This course has 1 Summative Task. All assessment tasks must be completed/submitted to a satisfactory level – there will be opportunities to resubmit. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Task 1: Photoshop exercises
Short exercises on software that form part of your feedback
Formative Task 2: Poster
Experiments in capturing and manipulating images and combining them with text to convey a feeling. Due week 11
Formative Task 3: Lino Print
Print making and the impact of materials on communication. Due week 17
Summative Task 1: Folio
All formative tasks plus the students’ choice of work from other classes are re-presented and incorporate any response to feedback. Due week 19
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction.
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
NYC - Not Yet Competent
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
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 be successful in this course.
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:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
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.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Further links - Application for extension of time
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
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