Course Title: Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: MANU6105C
Course Title: Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Meredith Chesney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9165
Course Contact Email:meredith.chesney@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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
In this course you will develop and apply knowledge and skills in a wide range of materials and processes in digital production. Through varied learning activities with a focus on industry terminology & communication, digital production workflow, job creation, printing and finishing you will learn how to make informed choices for the digital printing industry and with your own creative outputs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICPKN321A Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production |
Element: |
1. Apply knowledge of printing industry |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly and accurately |
Element: |
2. Apply knowlede of Government Acts and regulations |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1Basic principles and obligations for copyright, occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are researched and evaluated |
Element: |
3. Apply knowledge of digital production processes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The principles behind basic layout production, image manipulation, digital output and workflow are identified and applied where possible in the workplace |
Element: |
4. Apply knowledge of digital printing processes |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Basic principles of toner, inkjet or liquid toner-based, are evaluated to inform decisions made for different jobs |
Element: |
5. Apply knowledge of substrates and consumables |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The range of substrates used for each printing process are researched and evaluated for different jobs |
Element: |
6. Apply knowledge of colour theory |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Colour theory is used to inform digital production and/or design decisions |
Element: |
7. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes are identified and considered for different jobs |
Element: |
8. Demonstrate knowledge of production management system |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 The types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and used to inform development decisions |
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
Teaching Schedule
Week | Session | Due Date |
1 | Course Introduction & Orientation | |
2 | Introduction to InDesign • Tools & Workspace • Basic Functions • Best practices the do’s and dont’s • QR Codes EX 1: QR Code EX 1 DUE |
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3 | Assessment Task 1: Notepad Creation: Design & Layout • How to set up a document • How to place graphics • Working with swatches - Process and spot colours • PANTONE Systems |
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4 | Assessment Task 1: Notepad Creation: Checking and Proofing • How to check a document • How to package a document • How to make a PDF • How to proof a job |
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5 | Assessment Task 1: Notepad Feedback, Review and modify STAFF/STUDENT Sessions |
Assessment Task 1 Due |
6 | 06 Introduction to Digital Printing Notepad Production • Digital Printing EX2: Notepad Printing |
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7 | Introduction to Print Finishing & Substrates Notepad Production • Binding & Trimming • Paper Workshop EX2: Notepad Binding EX 2 DUE |
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8 | Printing Processes & Screening Technologies • Lithography, Letterpress, Gravure, Flexography, Screen and other processes • Resolution: LPI, DPI, PPI EX 3: formative online knowledge quiz |
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9 | Cracking the Colour Code • Colour Theory • Workshop on Colour Systems & Guides • Additive & Subtractive, Inks, Colour Vision EX 4: formative online knowledge quiz Allocation of terminology of Assessment Task 2 Cracking the Colour Code Pt 1 |
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10 | Assessment Task 2: Visual Dictionary Part 1 Definition & Graphics • Research and define terminology • Create a graphic element for each term • Proceed with Layout |
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11 | Assessment Task 2: Visual Dictionary Part 1 Graphics & Layout • Class presentation • Peer feedback |
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12 | Assessment Task 2: Visual Dictionary Part 1 Reverse Designs Patterns in Illustrator • Pattern Making • Proofing |
Assessment Task 2 Visual Dictionary Part 1 Single Cards Due |
13 | AG IDEAS – International Design Forum Note: This event substitutes this weeks Digital Production Class |
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14 | Assessment Task 2: Visual Dictionary Part 2 Imposition • How to impose a file • Step Cards • Proof • Submit |
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15 | Visual Dictionary Print Production EX 5: Print & Cut |
Assessment Task 2 Visual Dictionary Part 2 Stepped Cards & Proof Due |
16 | Feedback & Assessment Assessment Task 3 Knowledge Test |
Assessment Task 3 Knowledge Test Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed text in this course – This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’ |
References
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site (Blackboard) 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.
Recommended Books |
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Title: A Guide to Graphic Print Production – 3rd edition / [Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, Robert Ryberg]. |
9780470907924 |
Title: Graphic Design : Australian style manual |
9780071011051 |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site (Blackboard) 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
The University Library has extensive resources for Graphic Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks. Assessment tasks are:
- Design Project 1 (30% of final grade)
- Design Project 2 (50% of final grade)
- Knowledge Test 1 (10% of final grade)
- Knowledge Test 2 (10% of final grade)
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Tasks and exercises in this course are either formative or summative. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Formative exercises 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. The formative exercises help provide evidence of competency.
This course has 3 Summative Tasks which must be completed. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard to be deemed competent.
Formative Exercises:
There a 5 formative exercises to complete. These are shown in the timeline
Summative Assessment Tasks:
Assessment Task 1 – 30%
Notepad Digital Files
Due Week 5
Assessment Task 2 – 50%
Visual Dictionary Part 1 Single Cards
Due Week 12
Visual Dictionary Part 2 Stepped File & Proofs
Due Week 15
Assessment Task 3 – 20%
Knowledge Test
Due Week 16
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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