Course Title: Graphic Design Theory and Practice 2

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Graphic Design Theory and Practice 2

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2529

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

320T Architecture & Urban Design

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019

GRAP2529

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021

GRAP2529

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Simon Rankin

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9988

Course Coordinator Email: simon.rankin@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: B515.02.03

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will investigate and analyse historical and contemporary practitioners of graphic design. You will explore the place of graphic and communication design in contemporary culture and reference this in relation to a written response and practical briefs. You will respond to industry style briefs employing design process strategies to creatively interpret, communicate and resolve your design concept. Engaging with and developing technical skills and knowledge in a range of appropriate software to achieve graphic outcomes in both print and web formats. This includes user-centred digital and screen concepts and methods. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program outcomes:

1. Identify and employ a range of graphic and communication techniques in order to design, refine and produce artwork using well developed digital production skills for multiple contexts.

4. Apply investigative skills to gather, analyse and interpret information and source material for a range of diverse contexts.

6. Reference historical and contemporary design theory and culture in order to develop and adapt knowledge and skills to a range of graphic design outcomes.


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

1. Conduct, adapt and apply research to design practices
2. Analyse and discuss elements of graphic design culture
3. Employ design process strategies including rationales and roughs to support the creative and technical outcomes of practical briefs
4. Evaluate design outcomes to extend own design practice
5. Design and create multimedia graphics including a functional website
6Seek and provide feedback on developing work, evaluate feedback and apply where appropriate


Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning activities will take place in a computer learning environment. You will complete exercises, industry related briefs, and a research assignment. You will also be required to undertake independent study.


Overview of Learning Resources

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content

 As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

  RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas. 

https://rmit.instructure.com

RMIT Library

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.

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 also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library 

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 


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 for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

Assessment tasks are:
Interface Design Project 1: 30%
Individual
This assessment task supports CLO 1,2,3,4,5,6

Interface Design Project 2: 20%
Individual
This assessment task supports CLO 1,2,3,4,5,6

Theory & Practice Portfolio 50%
Group
This assessment task supports CLO 1,2,3,4,6