Course Title: Developing Communication Design Expertise

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Developing Communication Design Expertise

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2257

City Campus

Undergraduate

335H Applied Communication

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009

GRAP2257

City Campus

Undergraduate

345H Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 1 2017

GRAP2257

City Campus

Undergraduate

370H Design

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Georgia Janetzki

Course Coordinator Phone: Please email

Course Coordinator Email: georgia.janetzki@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Please email

Course Coordinator Availability: Please email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

Successful completion of GRAP2199 Communication Design Studies.

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

OR

Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Further information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit


Course Description

Developing your design practice.

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to develop your practice in a field of communication design expertise. As par of this course, you will work with one of these modules for the semester; Sustainable Packaging design, UX (user experience) Digital design or Image-making for design.

Through projects, presentations and coursework you will develop concepts and skills to compliment Communication Design Studios. You are encouraged to push the boundaries of design, take risks and experiment with different techniques and materials.

There is an emphasis on technique and making in this course. The works you produce will demonstrate a high level of crafting and attention to detail.

You will be introduced to practitioners in the field and how they operate in the design community. You will also be exposed to the employment opportunities in each field.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

You will be assessed on your development against the following Program Learning Outcomes:   • Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of Communication Design in society and the principles it operates within. • Integrate a broad and deep range of design skills for professional and creative problem solving. 


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Explore design practice using a specific design medium or practice perspective.
  2. Investigate media and practices, including conventional and non-conventional approaches.
  3. Design responses to a range of design problems.
  4. Review and report on how this medium or practice extends your knowledge and skills.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources that are relevant to the focus of your own learning.

There are services available to support your learning, including the University Library and Study Support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Assignment, 33% CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Assignment, 33% CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 3: Assignment, 34% CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. Specific assessment tasks will be determined by the the module you undertake in this course.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.