Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: GRAP5332C

Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4311 - Certificate IV in Visual Arts

Course Contact: Jennifer Cabraja

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: visularts@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Jennifer Mills

jennifer.mills@rmit.edu.au

Rebecca Pohlner rebecca.pohlner@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of 2 dimensional (2D) forms.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
Element:	1. Source information on 2-dimensional design
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on 2D design 1.2 Evaluate and collate information to build knowledge of 2D design
Element:	2. Explore the creative design process for 2-dimensional forms
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Investigate and reflect on how a particular concept or idea might be communicated in 2D 3.2 Select materials, tools and equipment relevant to the realisation of the concept or idea 3.3 Apply a creative design process to produce a range of 2D concept realisations 3.4 Reflect on own application of design process and success in communicating the concept or idea 3.5 Seek and obtain feedback from others about the 2D form and its success in communicating the concept or idea 3.6 Present and store concept realisations or samples in a format which takes account of the need for professional presentation and the work's potential value for future jobs
Element:	3. Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 2-dimensional forms
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Use creative thinking techniques to generate a range of ideas and options 2.2 Use experimentation to explore and challenge a range of different ideas 2.3 Challenge assumptions, reflect on ideas and refine approaches 2.4 Consciously change perspective, and evaluate ideas and situations in new ways

Learning Outcomes

This course applies to individuals who apply the creative design process to the development of 2-dimensional forms. On successful completion of this course, you will have completed workshops and projects that will contribute to a portfolio of evidence.

Details of Learning Activities

Your learning activities will take place in a studio and lecture theatre. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studios and computer laboratories and relevant software. You will be expected to make use of the library resources.

In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
• Teacher directed group activities/projects
• Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• Group discussion
• Studio work

2. Out-of-class activities include:
• Practical exercises
• Preparing for discussion
• Project work
• Independent research
 

Teaching Schedule

Week	Class content	Task	Element	Element
1	Introduction to the course:  outline project briefs identify resources OH&S issues	Test and explore materials	2.2, 3.2	1-3
2	Project Brief 1: Exploring 2D	Define elements and principles of design in Visual Diary	1, 2.3	1/2
3	Project Brief 1: Exploring 2D	Complete visual diary task	2.3, 3.6	1/2
4	Project Brief 1: Exploring 2D	Create 3 x patterns based on elements and principles	1, 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6	1/2
5	Project Brief 1: Exploring 2D	Present patterns for group discussion	3.6	1-3
6	Project Breif 2: Self directed 2D Project Self and Environment	Self and Environment Brainstorming and image collection/creation	1, 2.3-2.4, 3	1-3
7	Project Brief 2: Self directed 2D Project	In class exercise - collage	1,2.3-2.4, 3	1-3
8	Project Brief 2: Self directed 2D Project	Create 2 finished collages Group critique and peer review	1, 2.3-2.4, 3	1-3
9	Project Brief 2: Self directed 2D Project	Narrative and sequence	1,2.3-2.4, 3	1-3
10	Project Brief 2: Self directed 2D Project	Finalise concertina book of 6 collages	1,2.3-2.4, 3,	1-3
	Folio assessment			1-3

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.
Production of a range of projects or concept realisations which show the creative application of processes to 2-dimensional forms

Assessment Tasks

Project Brief 1: Exploring 2D elements and principles

Visual diary Task

3 x collages 

Project Brief 2: Self and environment

In class exercise

6 collage concertina booklet

3. Visual Diary complete with tasks and relevant research.

 

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment tasks with the relevant Unit of competency. These are available through the course contract in Program Administration.

Other Information

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. 

Required skills 

• communication skills to explain ideas and to have discussions about design concepts with others
• literacy skills to read and interpret information about 2-dimensional design
• visual literacy skills to make judgements about the application of the design process to 2-dimensional forms.

Required knowledge 

• copyright, moral rights, intellectual property issues and legislation, and their impact on aspects of design
• creative thinking techniques that can be used as part of the design process
• elements and principles of design as applied to 2-dimensional forms
• materials, tools and equipment required for the design of 2-dimensional forms in the relevant work context
• notion of individual interpretation and choice within the design process
• particular challenges and issues in the design of 2-dimensional forms.

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