Course Title: Interpret and respond to a design brief
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: GRAP5306C
Course Title: Interpret and respond to a design brief
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4158 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email:ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 20
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 skills and knowledge required to interpret and respond to a brief through
the production of work. As such the unit is holistic in nature and focuses on the overall work processes required to
meet the requirements of the brief.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief |
Element: |
1. Interpret design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Correctly interpret the specifications of the design brief |
Element: |
2. Explore and develop design concept |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Generate ideas for design concept through research, exploration and experimentation |
Element: |
3. Liaise with client |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Agree on communication process and frequency of communication with the client |
Element: |
4. Plan production of work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Assess specific design production risks |
Element: |
5. Complete production of work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Collect and/or organise required components for the work |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities
A project that is sourced from industry and responds to a particular industry brief.
Some learning activities will include a self-directed learning approach. Self directed
learning refers to organised teacher-directed learning activities that students undertake
independently, either as individuals or with other students. This may include workplace
research, library assignments, fieldwork and work placements.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Cert 4 in design - Accelerated program | Learning Elements |
1 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
2 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
3 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
4 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
5 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
6 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
7 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
8 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
9 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
10 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
11 | Project - AGDA Poster Annual Competition | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Mid semester break 22/09 - 07/10 | ||
12 | Project due in | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
13 | ||
14 | ||
15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
See project handout.
Overview of Assessment
1 x project
Students will be tutored with a verbal and/or written evaluation of their progress, within class time.
A final assessment of Competency Achieved or Not Yet Competent will be given at the end of the course when students will submit all completed work.
To be deemed competent students must satisfactorily complete all Learning Elements and related Performance Criteria.
Grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Assessment Tasks
There is one industry-based project worth 100%, that is assessed for this competency.
Assessment Matrix
Mark Table:
CHD Competency with High Distinction
CDI Competency with Distinction
CC Competency with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Please refer to the following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
Work not seen in progress
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
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