Course Title: History and Theory of Design 1
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: History and Theory of Design 1
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2740 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
840H School of Communication and Design |
Face-to-Face |
Viet3 2017, Viet1 2018, Viet2 2018, Viet3 2018, Viet1 2019, Viet2 2019, Viet3 2019, Viet1 2020, Viet2 2020, Viet3 2020, Viet1 2021, Viet2 2021, Viet3 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet2 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet1 2023, Viet2 2023, Viet3 2023, Viet1 2024, Viet2 2024, Viet3 2024, Viet1 2025, Viet2 2025 |
GRAP2808 |
RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus |
Undergraduate |
840H School of Communication and Design |
Face-to-Face |
Viet2 2020, Viet3 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet2 2022, Viet3 2023, Viet1 2024, Viet3 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Michal Teague
Course Coordinator Phone: +84 2837761300
Course Coordinator Email: michal.teague@rmit.edu.vn
Course Coordinator Location: SGS; RMIT Vietnam
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces you to the history and theory of design from a global context and perspective. You will explore the history of design from its historical origins and development of new design approaches into the present time. You will approach the history with a focus on the various design movements at various times: how they were influenced by, and embodied by their political, social, economic and technological contexts.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course supports your development in these 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.
PLO2 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 demonstrate these course learning outcomes:
CLO1 Identify and describe key movements and epochs in the history and theory of art and design.
CLO2 Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the significance that art and design hold in society and within other contexts.
CLO3 Identify a design movement within the history of design and form a personal response to the assigned task
CLO4 Formulate and express critical responses to the history and theory of art and design in both written or verbal forms.
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 Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Group presentation, 20%, CLOs 1, 2 & 3
Assessment Task 2: Written assignment, 50%, CLOs 2, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 3: Creative Production, 30%, CLOs 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.