Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: GRAP5303C
Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4322 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact: Ruth Lyon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9126
Course Contact Email: ruth.lyon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use equipment and materials that creatively explore design processes and outcomes for 3 dimensional (3D) forms.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
Element: |
1. Source information on 3-dimensional design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on 3-dimensional design 1.2 Evaluate and collate information to build a knowledge of 3-dimensional design |
Element: |
2. Explore the creative design process for 3-dimensional forms |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use creative thinking techniques to generate a range of ideas and options |
Element: |
3. Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 3-dimensional forms |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Investigate and reflect on how a particular concept or idea might be communicated in a 3-dimensional form |
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
Your 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 will include:
• lectures
• brain storming and group discussion
• online and library research
• market research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• demonstration and application of OHS rules
• demonstration of a range of techniques
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects
• analysis/critique of own and peer group design solutions
Out of class activities will include:
• Exhibitions
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Learning activities | Learning Elements |
| 1 |
Task1 x 2 day Activity Paper/card relief construction using limited paper/card |
1,2 |
| 2 |
Task 1x 2 day Activity Paper/card relief construction using limited paper/card |
1,2 |
| 3 |
Task 2 Project 1 Pop Up construction of a Card Task 1 is embedded in Project2 |
1,2 |
| 4 |
Task 2 Project 1 Pop Up construction of a Card |
1,2 |
| 5 |
Task 2 Project 1 Pop Up construction of a Card |
1,2 |
| 6 | Folio Review Week | |
| 7 |
Submit Task 2 Project 1 Pop Up construction of a Card |
1,2,3 |
| 8 |
Project 2 has 2 distinct sections The construction of a Mascot and a Product placement and Packaging |
1,2 |
| 9 |
Project 2 Part 1 Design and Construct a Mascot for a product range
|
1,2 |
| 10 |
Design and Construct a Mascot for a product range Project 2 Part 1
|
1,2 |
| Easter break | 25-28th March | |
| 11 |
Project 2 Part 1 Design and Construct a Mascot for a product range |
1,2,3 |
| 12 |
Folio review week |
1,2,3 |
| 13 |
Project 2 Part 2: Design and Product a range of Packaging or Container for 3 products in a range |
1,2 |
| 14 |
Project 2 Part 2 Design and Product a range of Packaging or Container for 3 products in a range |
1,2 |
| 15 |
Project 2 Part 2 Design and Product a range of Packaging or Container for 3 products in a range |
1,2,3 |
| 16 |
Project 2 Part2 Design and Product a range of Packaging or Container for 3 products in a range |
1,2 |
| 17 |
Project 2 Part 2 Design and Product a range of Packaging or Container Submit 3 products in a range |
1,2,3 |
| 18 | Folio review week |
|
| 19 | Final submission | 1,2,3 |
| 20 | Assessment | 1,2,3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed texts for this course |
References
You are advised to look at the course my RMIT site for ongoing updated |
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources at RMIT.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include practical tasks and practical projects.
Assessment tasks are:
1. Project 1 40%
2. Project 2 30%
3. Project 3 30%
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
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.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
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.
1 X practical Formative task and OHS
2 X Summative Projects
Task
Research and realise creative ideas using 3 Dimensional skills and applications
Due week 7
Project 1
Research, realise and explore 3 Dimensional skills and techniques to create products suitable for the market place
Due week 11
Project 2
Explore design processes, research, realization and production using appropriate materials skills, techniques and applications and evaluate design solutions and presentation.
Due week 17
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency- based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
Grade Description
CHD Competency with High distinction
CDI Competency with Distinction
CC Competency with Credit
CAG Competency achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
The RMIT assessment charte (unresolved)r summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
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.
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 (unresolved)
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
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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
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