Course Title: History and Theory of Design 2

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: History and Theory of Design 2

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
GRAP2739	RMIT University Vietnam	Undergraduate	840H School of Communication and Design	Face-to-Face	Viet1 2018, Viet2 2018, Viet3 2018, Viet2 2019, Viet3 2019, Viet1 2020, Viet2 2020, Viet1 2021, Viet3 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet2 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet1 2023, Viet2 2023, Viet3 2023, Viet1 2024
GRAP2899	RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus	Undergraduate	840H School of Communication and Design	Face-to-Face	Viet2 2020, Viet2 2022, Viet1 2023, Viet1 2024

Course Coordinator: Ace Nguyen

Course Coordinator Phone: --

Course Coordinator Email: ducanh.nguyen@rmit.edu.vn

Course Coordinator Location: SGS; RMIT Vietnam

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed GRAP2740/GRAP2808 History and Theory of Design 1 before you commence this course.
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.  

 

 

Course Description

This course builds on the approach to design theory and history gained in the History and Theory of Design 1 course. You will extend your investigations from the history of art and design as a study of emblematic objects, styles and spaces to an encounter with the largest and most important of mankind’s designed works — the City. How have we thought about, produced, and lived within our designs of human settlement, from their origins to today? You will approach the city from a variety of historical, thematic and theoretical points of view, while producing design works that reflect your own visions and lived realities of the city you inhabit.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes: 
PLO1 Critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge from the history of design, and adapt this knowledge to diverse social, ethical and cultural contexts.
PLO 2 Critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of diverse design theories, concepts and approaches, and adapt this knowledge to local and international contexts.

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

CLO1 Formulate and demonstrate an understanding of the complex elements and relationships that compose, historically and in the present, city life and the urban environment. 

CLO2 Use appropriate research tools, skills and methods to collect, analyse, and interpret experiences and information from the urban environment. 
CLO3 Explore representations and media – past and present – that visually communicate experiences, information and concepts from city life and urban environments. 

CLO4 Identify, develop and demonstrate an understanding of key historical factors in the evolution of a city and their relationships with contemporary city life. 

Overview of Learning Activities

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

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including studio and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment. A selected range of supplies are available, as well as support from technical staff. You will also have access to a wide range of online resources through RMIT Vietnam University Library.

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course Learning Outcomes and on your development against the Program Learning Outcomes. Assessment is based an evaluation of your understanding of newly acquired knowledge of history and theory of design. Assignments are

Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Research Assignment, 35%, CLOs 1 & 2  
Assessment Task 2: Design and Written Assignment, 30%, CLOs 1, 2 & 3 
Assessment Task 3: Presentation, 35%, CLOs 1, 2,3 & 4.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
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.