Course Title: Implement design solutions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

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:mctafe@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 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.
 


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
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

Element:

2. Test the design solution

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Experiment with a range of different techniques & processes to test the design
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

You learn to use industry standard software and the course has a strong emphasis on creativity, while developing conceptual Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of
• Demonstrations
• Workshops
• Practical exercises
• Gallery Visit
• Discussions
• Online Learning (linda .com)
• Reading set texts


Teaching Schedule

Week 1
• Visit to a Gallery / The ways of seeing Design
• 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
Formative Task 04 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 Rhythm
• After Effect Write on Effects


• 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 / Production Shedule review
• Element 1,2,3


• 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 for  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
Drawing on the right side of the brain
Betty Edwards


References

www.lynda.com (Indesign Essential Training ) (After Effects Essential Training ) Available on the RMIT library Web site
www.leewallat.com
www.agda.com.au
www.artsconnect.com.au


Other Resources

Design Elements & Principles Youtube    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWEhwp5JgZk

The ways of seeing John Berger  YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWEhwp5JgZk


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and design folio presentations.


Assessment Tasks


Assessment will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and design folio presentations.

Assessment tasks in this unit are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be 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. feedback on all assessment.
For further information infomation is available on Blackboard


Formative Assessment


1, Web Search/ knowledge based Assessment (week 2)
2, Design Drawing the figure (week 3)
3, Class Presentation Design Studio (week 4)

4, Design Drawing the figure/ aniamtion characters (week 5 )


Summative Assessment


1, Animated song (week 10)
2, 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
Summative Assessments IDS _SUMM_ a01_smith _john.zip FormativeAssessments IDS _FORM_ a01_smith _john.zip Assessment Tasks are  to be placed on the Blackboard 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 tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. Verbal Feedback will be given to students  on all Assessment Tasks
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  use graded assessment are:


CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent


Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not
graded)

CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit For Assessment


 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrated 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 students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.

Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity

Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.

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

Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)

Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees

 Social Media

Students are not to use Social Media Website during class time.
 

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