Course Title: Create visual design components
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART6346C
Course Title: Create visual design components
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact : Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.ve@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Tali Davies Taliesin.davies@rmit.edu.au
Accelerated Program Coordinator : Jenni Woods jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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 create visual designs for a range of interactive media components.
People in this role work closely with other members of a production team. They create visual design components in response to specifications and under the supervision of a graphic designer or producer. They contribute creative ideas to the overall concept that needs to take account of technical considerations, such as the final delivery platform.
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: |
CUFDIG304A Create visual design components |
Element: |
Clarify work requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.Clarify type of visual design components required, in consultation with relevant personnel |
Element: |
Generate and assess ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
4.Review media products, designs, images, artwork and other creative sources that may inspire visual design ideas |
Element: |
Plan approach |
Performance Criteria: |
8.Experiment with traditional and digital imaging techniques to create required visual design components |
Element: |
Produce visual design components |
Performance Criteria: |
12.Develop structure for components based on the final design concept using selected design techniques |
Element: |
Finalise visual design components |
Performance Criteria: |
15.Review visual design components to assess whether creative solutions meet design and technical specifications |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competance in the above elements.
NOTE: This unit is clustered with OFFC5215C Use Business Technology. Both units will be both taught together, but assessed on separate criteria.
In Class Activities will include:
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed group activities/projects
• Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects
• Analysis/critique of own work
Out of class activities will include:
• Online research
• Independent project based work
Self-Directed Learning - Some activities will include a self-directed learning approach;
self-directed learning refers to organised activities that students undertake
independently, either as individuals or with other students that are supervised by a
teacher.
Teaching Schedule
WEEK<o:p></o:p> |
CLASS CONTENT<o:p></o:p> |
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING<o:p></o:p> EXERCISE/HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS<o:p></o:p> |
VART-6346C<o:p></o:p> Element<o:p></o:p> |
OFFC-5215C Element<o:p></o:p> |
ASSESSMENT TASKS<o:p></o:p> |
Task Due<o:p></o:p> |
1<o:p></o:p> |
Introduction to Computing<o:p></o:p> Brief Exercise 1-8<o:p></o:p> Introduction to Photoshop<o:p></o:p> · Exercise 1: Building<o:p></o:p> |
· Get a copy of Photoshop to install on home computer<o:p></o:p> · Finish Exercise 1<o:p></o:p> · Check MyDesktop access<o:p></o:p> · Check if RMIT email is re-directing to personal email address<o:p></o:p> · Access Blackboard<o:p></o:p> · Watch Lynda.com introduction videos<o:p></o:p> |
1-3<o:p></o:p> 8,9<o:p></o:p> |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3<o:p></o:p> |
Exercise 1<o:p></o:p> |
Week 8<o:p></o:p> |
2<o:p></o:p> |
· Recap of previous tools<o:p></o:p> · Exercise 2: Pen tool<o:p></o:p> |
· Finish exercise 2<o:p></o:p> |
1-3<o:p></o:p> 8,9<o:p></o:p> |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3<o:p></o:p> |
Exercise 2<o:p></o:p> |
Week 8<o:p></o:p> |
3<o:p></o:p> |
· Exercise 3: Transform<o:p></o:p> Brief Task 1<o:p></o:p> · Begin Mind Map<o:p></o:p> |
· Repeat Exercise 3 with a different pattern<o:p></o:p> · Read"Creating a mind map"<o:p></o:p> · Createand refine mind map to be scanned next class<o:p></o:p> |
1-3<o:p></o:p> 4-7<o:p></o:p> 8,9<o:p></o:p> 12-14<o:p></o:p> |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3<o:p></o:p> |
Task 1- Mind Map<o:p></o:p> Exercise 3<o:p></o:p> |
Week 8<o:p></o:p> |
4<o:p></o:p> |
· Exercise 4: Scanning, Text and Layout<o:p></o:p> Revisit Brief Task 1<o:p></o:p> · Begin Mood Board<o:p></o:p> |
· Finish Exercise 4<o:p></o:p> · Read"Downloading images-Dpi"<o:p></o:p> · Start collecting images for mood board<o:p></o:p> · Continue work onMood board- to be approved next class.<o:p></o:p> |
1-3<o:p></o:p> 4-7<o:p></o:p> 8-11<o:p></o:p> 12-14<o:p></o:p> |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3<o:p></o:p> |
Task 1- Mood Board<o:p></o:p> Exercise 4<o:p></o:p> |
Week 8<o:p></o:p> |
5<o:p></o:p> |
· Exercise 5: Masking & layer fx<o:p></o:p> · Exercise 6: 3D Perspective<o:p></o:p> Brief Task 2<o:p></o:p> · Start Task 2<o:p></o:p> |
· FinishExercise 5<o:p></o:p> · Finish Exercise 6<o:p></o:p> · If mood board isfinished and approvedthen startTask 2 Perspective<o:p></o:p> · Read"Downloading Images- Perspective"<o:p></o:p> · Continue work on Task 2<o:p></o:p> |
1-3<o:p></o:p> 4-7<o:p></o:p> 8-11<o:p></o:p> 12-14<o:p></o:p> |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3<o:p></o:p> |
Task 2- Perspective<o:p></o:p> Exercise 5<o:p></o:p> Exercise 6<o:p></o:p> |
Week 8<o:p></o:p> |
6<o:p></o:p> |
· Exercise 7: Masking shadows<o:p></o:p> · Exercise 8: Drop shadows<o:p></o:p> · Continue work on Task 2<o:p></o:p> |
· Finish Exercise 7<o:p></o:p> · Finish Exercise 8<o:p></o:p> · Continue work on Task 2<o:p></o:p> |
1-3<o:p></o:p> 4-7<o:p></o:p> 8-11<o:p></o:p> 12-14<o:p></o:p> |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3<o:p></o:p> |
Exercise 7<o:p></o:p> Exercise 8<o:p></o:p> |
Week 8<o:p></o:p> |
7<o:p></o:p> |
· Continue working on Task 2<o:p></o:p> · Clean up exercise 1-8<o:p></o:p> |
· Finish Task 2 to hand in at beginning of next class<o:p></o:p> · FinishTask 1 to hand in at beginning of next class<o:p></o:p> · Cleanupexercises 1-8 to hand in at beginning of next class<o:p></o:p> |
1-3<o:p></o:p> 4-7<o:p></o:p> 12-14<o:p></o:p> 15-16<o:p></o:p> |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3<o:p></o:p> |
<o:p> </o:p> |
<o:p> </o:p> |
8<o:p></o:p> |
Hand in Exercise 1-8<o:p></o:p> Task 1<o:p></o:p> Task 2<o:p></o:p> (Digital files)<o:p></o:p> |
Exercise 1-8 Due<o:p></o:p> Task 1 Due<o:p></o:p> Task 2 Due<o:p></o:p> |
1-3<o:p></o:p> 4-7<o:p></o:p> 12-14<o:p></o:p> 15-16<o:p></o:p> |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3<o:p></o:p> |
<o:p> </o:p> |
<o:p> </o:p> |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Home computer - It is advisable that you have a computer at home on which to do your self-directed work. It is highly recommended that your computer can run the Windows operating system (BootCamp or Parallels on Mac OS allows you to do this).
Software - Photoshop & InDesign is not supplied to students for home use, but they can access the software via RMIT’S MyDesktop. It is encouraged that students either purchase a copy or organise easy access to the software for the duration of their course. Student versions cost around $200 per annum.
Online software tutorials - RMIT student have free access to Lynda.com – a very comprehensive and well respected library of online video tutorials. Every student should become familiar with this resource as it is essential for design professionals. Access via the RMIT Library Lynda.com link.
After-hours access to RMIT computers - Building 94, level 5, room 33 will be available when there are no classes running. Most nights either after 6pm or 9pm, until classes start the following morning.
Overview of Assessment
This course will be project based.
Assessment Tasks
Exercise 1-8 Due Week 8
Weekly exercises will be uploaded onto blackboard. Exercises must be completed in class and for homework as self-directed learning. Exercises will be checked weekly. Files are to be correctly labelled and submitted into the secure folder location. <o:p></o:p>
Task 1: Concept Mind Map & Mood Board - Due week 4 and 8
Create a Concept Mind Map (see brief for details)
Mind Map is to be hand written, scanned and cleaned up using Photoshop. Size must be reduced to less than 500kb
Create a Mood Board. (See brief for details)
Using the theme developed in the mind map, create a mood board to visually communicate elements of an interior design.
Files are to be correctly labelled and submitted into the secure folder location. <o:p></o:p>
Task 3: My Space Due week 8
Create an interior perspective (see brief for details)
Use the skills developed from exercises 1-8 and the theme developed from Task 1 to inform the design. <o:p></o:p>
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.<o:p></o:p>
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has
produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)<o:p></o:p>
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 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
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff%2FWorkplace%20essentials%2FStudent,%20program%20and%20course%20administration%2F;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A )
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
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1 )
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
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf )
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
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w )
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf )
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n )
Course Overview: Access Course Overview