Course Title: Implement design solutions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2012

Course Code: VART5937C

Course Title: Implement design solutions

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Peter Kennedy
Phone: 9925 58079
Email: peter.kennedy@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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 of competency is delivered in the class Design and Drawing 1.

This design course delivers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to take a design concept or solution to the implementation stage and then to the final stage
Students will develop software skills in After Effects and Indesign. Many of the Software tutorials will be delivered online. The course will have a strong emphasis on creativity, and developing conceptual skills related
to good design practice. The Assessment tasks are based on the course competencies, student will need to complete all the required assessments in order to pass. Students will require a visual diary for this course.

This unit is co-delivered with Create Digital Visual Effects CUFANM402A, and assessed independently.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBDES501A Implement design solutions
Element:	1. Organise resources for realising the design solution
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Conferm the nature & scope of the proposed design solution 1.2 Research resources required for developing the design concept to implementation stage 1.3 Investigate different factors that impact on the selection and use of resources 1.4 Select and prepare resources based on research and other legislative or organisational requirements
Element:	2. Test the design solution
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Experiment with a range of different techniques & processes to test the design solution 2.2 Evaluate, challenge and refine testing processes 2.3 Gain input and feedback from key stakeholders during the testing process 2.4 Accurately document outcomes of testing 2.5 Select final design solution based on outcomes of testing and input from others.
Element:	3. Develop the prototype or model
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Create prototype or model based on agreed approaches 3.2 Where appropriate, select and organise materials, tools and equipment according to chosen design solution 3.3 Expose model or prototype to quality checks and ongoing analysis, enhancement and refinement 3.4 Compare completed prototype or model against identified needs and other considerations and make adjustments as required
Element:	4. Present the prototype or model
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Identify Key Stake holders to whom the design should be presented 4.2 Select appropriate format for presentation based on nature of the audience and design 4.3 Present prototype or model in a way that optimises clarity, conciseness and appeal

Learning Outcomes

You learn to use industry standard software and the course has a strong emphasis on creativity, while developing conceptual skills related to design.

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will consist of
• Demonstrations
• Workshops
• Practical exercises
• Gallery Visit
• Discussions
• Online Learning
• Screenings
• Reading set texts

Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Week 1

Visit to a Gallery
Course guide
Elements 1

Week 2

Formative Task 01 Web Search (copywrite,moral rights)
The design principle Exaggeration
Indesigns interface
Elements1,2,3

Week 3

Design principle Balance
Formative Task 02 Design Drawing (the figure)
Indesign Page layout, Master Pages
Elements1,2,3

Week 4

Formative Task 03 Presentation Task Design Studio
Elements 1,4

Week 5

Design principle Unity
Design Drawing (the figure) animation characters
After Effects Creating type, type effect
Elements 1,2,3

Week 6

Design principle Proximity
After Effects Layers, Puppet Tool
Element 1,4

Week 7

Design principle Scale
After effects Timeremapping
Element 1,2,3

Week 8

Design principle Rhythem
After Effect Write on Effect
Elements 1,2,3

Week 9

Studio Class
Element 1,2,3

Week 10

Present Summative Assessment 01Animated song for Assessment & Review
Design principle Scale
After Effects Scatter effect
Elements 2,3.4

Week 11

Design Principle Dominence
After Effects Cameras & 3D layers
Elements 1,2,3

Week 12

Design principle Focal Point
After Effects 3D type
Elements 1,2,3

Week 13

Design principle Variety
After Effect Motion Tracker
Element 1,2,3

Week 14

Studio class
Element 1,2,3,4
Work on Assessment Task 02 e book

Week 15

Work on Assessment Task 02 e book present feedback session
Element 1,2,3

Week 16

Present Summative Assessment 02 ebook Assessment & Review
Element 2,3,4

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Foundations of Art and Design Allen Pipes The elements of color Johannes Itten, Faber Birren

Foundations of Art and Design
Allen Pipes The elements of color
Johannes Itten, Faber Birren

References

Foundations of Art and Design Allen Pipes
The elements of color Johannes Itten, Faber Birren
Drawing on the right side of the brain Betty Edwards

Other Resources

www.lynda.com (Indesign) (After Effects)
www.leewallat.com
www.agda.com.au
www.artsconnect.com.au

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks in this unit are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

For further information infomation is available on Blackboard

Formative Assessment

Web Search (week 2)
Design Drawing the figure (week 3)
Class Presentation Design Studio (week 4)

Summative Assessment

Animated song (week 10)
Animated e book (week 16)

Students Assessment Files are to have the correct file naming conventions and is to be presented As a .zip file
IDS _a01_smith _john.zip to be placed on the Blackoboard Server in the (IDS) Dropbox
IDS (module of study) at01 (Assessment Task 01) smith (last name) john (first name).Assessment tasks in this unit are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive verbal feedback on all assessment.
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
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

Other Information

Attendance
TAFE teaching is based on practical, industry skills training. The attendance of all classes is necessary to receive the maximum benefit of the program. Each course is designed to increase skills and knowledge incrementally. This means that each lesson assumes the successful completion of previous lessons and exercises. If a student misses a lesson it is the student’s responsibility to catch up. Please be aware that as a TAFE student you are responsible for your own learning.
A roll will be taken at the commencement of each class so please ensure that you are on time. Late arrivals will be marked as late on the roll. Multiple late arrivals or multiple absences may result in an ‘At Risk of Failure’ letter being issued.

Please bring to EVERY class:
(FireWire cable , external hard disk drive, DVD- etc).
Please Note: It is the student’s responsibility to back up their work regularly.
Lost work is NOT an excuse for late assignments Backups

Assessment Task submission
Assessment tasks MUST be submitted on the due date during class, in person, to your teacher.
Assessment tasks can be submitted before the due date outside of class with the prior agreement of the teacher.

Equipment Borrowing
(Cameras, tripods ect) RMIT Technical Services Bld 8 Level 7 room 92 Ph 9925 5419 ds_ad@rmit.edu.au (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm)
Students are to borrow cameras from technical services for the required Assessment tasks and class exercises. (please note cameras can only be booked for 24 hours from RMIT Technical services.
Firearms & Weapons
It is important to note that Students are not allowed to shoot video with armory related objects for example , guns, knives, spears,ect for OH&S reasons students are not to perform dangerous stunts. Refer to Victorian Police Film & Television Office.(film.tv@police.viv.gov.au)

OH&S
Students are to adhere to RMITS OH&S Policy on the RMIT Web site

Feedback
You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. This feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Late Submissions
Please advise teacher in advance if an extension of time or special consideration is required for submission of work. Refer to the course Blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions.

Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

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:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;

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