Course Title: Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: VART6039C
Course Title: Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4158 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Dale Nason
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9426
Course Contact Email:dale.nason@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
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 originate the concept and conduct critical discourse about the concept for own work. The concept encompasses ideas, form and context for the work. The unit includes the need for research and analysis of ideas and references, plus the creation of innovative concepts. It also includes a requirement for critical and informed discourse with others about one’s own work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVCOR04B Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse |
Element: |
1. Research concept ideas. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and source references which may inform concept development. |
Element: |
2. Generate concept. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop a range of different, innovative and creative approaches for the concept based on the nature of own artistic practice. |
Element: |
3. Conduct critical discourse. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify relevant individuals to participate in critical discourse about work concepts. |
Element: |
4. Adjust and refine concept. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Undertake own analysis of concept and challenge ideas and approaches taken. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
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.


Self Directed Learning.

Some learning activities will include a self-directed learning approach. Self directed
learning refers to organized 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
| Session | Week | Session description | Learning elements |
| 1 | Feb13 | Computer Lab intro - O’Week | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 2 | Feb20 | Design Games #1 (Exercise) | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 3 | Feb27 | Design Games #2 (Exercise) | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 4 | Mar5 | Project #1 - Brief presentation | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 5 | Mar12 | Project #1 - Development | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 6 | Mar19 | Project #1 - Review #1 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 7 | Mar26 | Project #1 - Development | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 8 | Apr2 | Project #1 - Review #2 & Submission | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 9 | Apr16 | Design Games #3 (Exercise) |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 10 | Apr23 | Project #2 - Brief presentation | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 11 | Apr30 | Project #2 - Development | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 12 | May7 | Project #2 - Review #1 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 13 | May14 | Project #2 - Development | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 14 | May21 | Project #2 - Review #2 (Digital Folio Document) |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 15 | May28 | Project #2 - Development & Final Submission |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 16 | Jun4 | Final Presentations and Discussion | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
2 x projects
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
Project #1 = 35% of total Assessment
Project #1 Theme: FLOW
Project #2 = 35% of total Assessment
Project #2 Theme: SITUATION
Exercises and Design Games = 30% of total Assessment
All of the activities during this Course are directed towards the development of quality end products that may be used in a Design Folio.
The Design Games incorporate Collaboration and methodology that is directed to improve communication skills and develop contemporary ideas
about design modularity and the use of groups and events in the social production of design.
Both Major Projects allow the Learner to explore individual directions and develop towards future pathway goals.
Assessment Matrix
| CHD | Competent with High Distinction |
| CDI | Competent with Distinction |
| CC | Competent with Credit |
| CAG | Competency Achieved – Graded |
| NYC | Not Yet Competent |
| DNS | Did Not Submit for assessment |
Other Information
Employability skills are “embedded” in the units of competency in your program. This means that you will be able to develop these skills as part of your learning, and when you demonstrate that you are competent in your particular job skills and knowledge, you are also demonstrating that you have developed relevant employability skills.
For more information about Employability Skills please refer to the Program Guide.
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.
Late submissions and single item extensions
In all courses marks are deducted for late submission unless Special Consideration or an Application for Extension is sought. If a student feels they may miss a deadline for a single item submission they may negotiate an extension with their teacher. They must negotiate the extension by the due date of submission. They must complete the Application for Extension form available for the Administration Office on level 1 B515. (This does not apply where there are a number of missed submissions due to general difficulties – see Special Consideration).
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for ever piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges they are aware of the plagiarism implications noted below. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Is also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
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. Course guide is subject to change in relation to project variations.Employability Skills.

Employability skills are “embedded” in the units of competency in your program. This means that you will be able to develop these skills as part of your learning, and when you demonstrate that you are competent in your particular job skills and knowledge, you are also demonstrating that you have developed relevant employability skills.
For more information about Employability Skills please refer to the Program Guide.
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