Course Title: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: EMPL5960C
Course Title: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4322 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Leigh Milward
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438
Course Contact Email:leigh.milward@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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
This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with GRAP5335 Generate design solutions.
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to think in a more creative way. Creative thinking involves looking at things differently, musing, testing, experimenting and challenging existing thought patterns.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills |
Element: |
1. Develop a questioning mindset |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Develop the habit of asking questions from different perspectives |
Element: |
2. Generate ideas and responses |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Explore and use a range of creative thinking techniques to generate ideas and responses |
Element: |
3. Challenge, test and re invent ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Identify, interrogate and challenge the assumptions behind ideas |
Element: |
4. Enhance creative thinking skills |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Consciously challenge and question own thought patterns and ways of responding to work and life situations |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This Course is combined. It comprises, EMPL5960C - BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills, and, VART6280C - CUVDIG402A Experiment with techniques to produce video art. Each course guide contains the same timeline to reflect the combination of tasks and projects.
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include:
• class exercises
• practical demonstrations
• design activities or projects
• peer learning
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• workshops
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• library research
• independent project based work
• studio practice
• online tutorials
Teaching Schedule
Week | Title | Content | Activities | Performance criteria for combined competencies: BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills CUVDIG402A Experiment with techniques to produce video art |
1 |
6 Second movie Brief #1 |
Introduction Discussion of project and facilitation of production |
Make content according to connected course: Color, Digital & Creative Project (Brief #1 Ref. Leigh Milward)
|
BSBCRT301A 1,2 CUVDIG402A 1,2,3
|
2 | 6 Second movie |
Import & Export of Media Uploading to Blackboard |
Production and distribution of movie file | BSBCRT301A 1,2 CUVDIG402A 1 - 5 |
3 | 6 Second movie. |
Screening / Reivew & Feedback.
|
Initiate Self Directed Formative task - Own Event Map [formative research task] | BSBCRT301A 1 - 4 CUVDIG402A 4, 5 |
4 |
Event Map typographic map and research Brief #2 |
Typographic Concept generation Research evaluation & production |
Deliver Project Brief Generate typographic forms from research task Assemble research as layers into PSD & create movie |
BSBCRT301A 1,2 CUVDIG402A 1,2,3 |
5 | Event Map typographic map and research | Typographic Concept generation
Research evaluation & production |
Generate typographic forms from research task Audio recording for movie content, and export of movie. |
BSBCRT301A 1 - 4 CUVDIG402A 1,2,3 |
6 | Event Map typographic map and research | Typographic Concept generation
Research evaluation & production |
Document own Design practice of making typo design & concertina foldout | BSBCRT301A 1 - 4 CUVDIG402A 1 - 5 |
7 | Event Map typographic map and research |
Refinement of design & video FINAL Exporting & Submissions. |
Binding of Concertina design. |
BSBCRT301A 3,4 CUVDIG402A 3 - 5 |
8 |
Animation or Prop based Video Brief #3 |
Thinking skills practice. Idea generation |
Deliver Project Brief Creative thinking exercise to initiate project |
BSBCRT301A 1 - 4 CUVDIG402A 1 - 5 |
9 | Animation or Prop based Video | Building articulated animation tool or other prop for video |
Prop making workshop Documentation for video |
BSBCRT301A 1,2 CUVDIG402A 1,2,3 |
10 | Animation or Prop based Video |
Animation practice Packaging in 2D |
Shoot frames for video Brand for prop or toy element |
BSBCRT301A 1,2 CUVDIG402A 1,2,3 |
11 | Animation or Prop based Video | Refinement of animation as movie & Exporting |
Produce video to final stages Produce and design package for prop/toy |
BSBCRT301A 1,2,3 CUVDIG402A 1,2,3 |
12 |
Animation or Prop based Video 3D Idea Forms - Brief #4 |
Critical Review and Idea Generation |
Review of Brief #2 - Feedback & Assessment Deliver Project Brief #3 |
BSBCRT301A 1 - 4 CUVDIG402A 1 - 5 |
13 | 3D Idea Forms | Creative Thinking & Idea Generation | 3D templates and design | BSBCRT301A 1,2 CUVDIG402A 1,2,3 |
14 | 3D Idea Forms | Creative Thinking in 3D |
Spatial thinking exercise 3D production & documentation |
BSBCRT301A 1,2 CUVDIG402A 1,2,3 |
15 | 3D Idea Forms | Produce 3D forms | 3D production & documentation | BSBCRT301A 1,2 CUVDIG402A 1,2,3 |
16 | 3D Idea Forms | Produce 3D forms - FINAL | 3D presentation and feedback/assessment | BSBCRT301A 3,4 CUVDIG402A 3,4,5 |
17 |
Design Game Video Brief #5 |
Design Game |
Collaborate in Design game Document process & Idea Generation |
BSBCRT301A 1 - 4 CUVDIG402A 1 - 5 |
18 | Design Game Video | Design Game production | Generate own design concepts & elements | BSBCRT301A 1 - 4 CUVDIG402A 1 - 5 |
19 | Design Game Video | Design Game production | Final submission | BSBCRT301A 1 - 4 CUVDIG402A 1 - 5 |
20 | Design Game Video | Design Event | Review event | BSBCRT301A 4 CUVDIG402A 5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Video Production Equipment.

We supply some camera and other production equipment at the Brunswick Campus. This is used in-session but can also be loaned for non-session scheduled times. Video & SLR cameras are conditionally available for overnight loan. Other equipment is available for supervised usage or by special arrangement on individual basis.
RMIT University also had an Audio Visual equipment collection available for student loans in Building 8 of the Swanston Campus.
Students are also encouraged to use their own equipment, with the proviso that transfer of media is possible via their own supplied cables or other transfer media.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills and will include group and individual tasks and group and individual projects.
Assessment tasks are:
Project 1 50%
Project 2 50%
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
ASSESSMENT TASK SUMMARY:

Formative Tasks.__ Exercises in techniques. Research & Development tasks in each Summative project collected into one presentation.
Summative Brief 1.__ 6 Second movie

Summative Brief 2.__ Typo Path Concertina / Typo Path movies
Summative Brief 3.__ Animation or Prop based Video / Prop Kit
Summative Brief 4.__ 3D Idea Forms
Summative Brief 5.__ Design Game Video
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative assessment tasks: Collected practice tasks (Due week 3, 7, 12, & 19)
Summative assessment task 1: 6 second movie (Due week 2 & 3)
Summative assessment task 2: Event Map (Due week 7)
Summative assessment task 3: Animation or Prop based Video (Due week 12)
Summative assessment task 4: 3D Idea Forms (Due week 16)
Summative assessment task 5: Design game Video (Due week 19)
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment.
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
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance

The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Cover Sheet for Submissions 
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
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