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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: GRAP5391C

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

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 


School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4382 - Certificate IV in Design

Course Contact: Ruth Wellington

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9988

Course Contact Email: Ruth.Wellington@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Phil Soliman

Philip.soliman@rmit.edu.au

Robin Blood

robin.blood@rmit.edu.au



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 required.

Course Description

In this course, you will use creative thinking techniques and consider the role of experimentation and investigation to produce 2 dimensional designs. You will develop an understanding of the design principles and elements and apply these through the design process.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBDES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

Element:

1 Source information on 2-dimensional design

Performance Criteria:

Identify and access relevant sources of information on 2D design 

Evaluate and collate information to build knowledge of 2D design 

Element:

2 Explore the creative design process for 2-dimensional forms

Performance Criteria:

Use creative thinking techniques to generate a range of ideas and options 

Use experimentation to explore and challenge a range of different ideas 

Challenge assumptions, reflect on ideas and refine approaches 

Consciously change perspective, and evaluate ideas and situations in new ways 

Element:

3 Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 2-dimensional forms

Performance Criteria:

Investigate and reflect on how a particular concept or idea might be communicated in 2D 

Select materials, tools and equipment relevant to the realisation of the concept or idea 

Apply a creative design process to produce a range of 2D concept realisations according to workplace procedures 

Reflect on own application of design process and success in communicating the concept or idea 

Seek and obtain feedback from others about the 2D form and its success in communicating the concept or idea 

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 


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

In-session activities will include:

  • class exercises
  • tutorials
  • practical demonstrations
  • workshops
  • group discussion
  • review and revision
  • peer learning
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

 

Out-of-session activities may include:

  • independent research
  • independent project based work
  • studio practice
  • online tutorials and activities
  • review and revision


Teaching Schedule

This course will be delivered in the same weekly session as VART6409 - Produce innovative digital images - CUADIG405. The following timeline contains activities for both courses.

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

Week

Topic

Readings and Activities

Due dates

Week 0

Computer lab intro

Photoshop Introduction

General Course Overview. 

Intro to the computer lab.

Adobe Photoshop interface.


Week 1

Photoshop Basics

Adobe Photoshop interface, image navigation, saving work.

Save and Upload a File SUBMISSION

Week 2

Basic Image Editing 

An introduction to adjustments in Photoshop

Adjustment exercise SUBMISSION

Week 3

Selections

Complete an exercise on basic selection methods in Photoshop

Selections exercise SUBMISSION


Week 4

Basic Retouching

Basic techniques for enhancing and correcting images


Week 5


Adjustments to provided Images

Complete a selection of different adjustments to provided photographs

 Week 5 Mini Quiz

Mask exercise SUBMISSION


Week 6

Montage exercise

Learn about layers, masks and blending modes

Statue Montage SUBMISSION

Week 7

Montage exercise (continued) 

Learn about layers, masks and blending modes


Week 8


Montage exercise (continued)

Learn about layers, masks and blending modes

Book Cover Montage SUBMISSION

Week 9

Review week

Review coursework completed.

Homework: Collect 10 objects and paint them white, bring to next class.


Week 10

AT2: Photograph Objects

Set up for photographic shoot  for objects. Students will take 20-30 shots and use some of these for experimentation and refinement.


Week 11

AT2: Photographing and adjusting raw images.

Students continue to shoot images if not done yet. Best few are chosen for adjustments and manipulation.

AT1: Part A & Part B in class

AT1: Knowledge-based task due. Part A and B

Week 12

Design process and SUBMISSION

Exploring the design problem

AT2 due this week.

AT2: Art Catalogue Cover due

Week 13

 AT3 - 2D Print design

AT3 - Shoot images to use in the stencilling project


Week 14


Rename and Contact Sheet

Using Adobe Bridge, students batch rename images and produce a contact sheet. Chosen image then manipulated in Photoshop.


Week 15

Research and Transfer

Research 2D design, adjust and transfer your image from screen to paper/card stencil.

Week 16

Cutting & Printing

Image transferred to paper/card stencil, begin starting the process. Keep in mind OHS guidelines! Once stencil is cut, printing can begin.

Week 17

AT3 Submission Finalise Stencil project & documentation for submission AT3: 2D Print design due 

Week 18

Coursework Review

AT1: Part C & Part D in class

Coursework Review and resubmissions

AT1: Knowledge-based task due, Part C and D

Week 19

Assessment Assessment Week




Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Prescribed Texts

There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’

Resources 
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.

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 to the library resources.

Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign

The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises.
The assessment tasks are: Design exercises and projects


An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.


Assessment Tasks

Skills-based exercises provide the basis of the foundational learning for the 3 x assessment tasks, that you will complete for these courses.
The combined courses (GRAP5391 and VART6409) have 3 Assessment Tasks, each of which must be completed/submitted.
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.

Skills-based exercises

  • Selection
  • Montage

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Q&A task
Series of tests and quizzes that assess knowledge, skills and learning over the duration of the course/s. There are 4 parts

Part A and B: Due week 11.

Part C and D Due week 18

Assessment Task 2: Art catalogue cover
Experiments in capturing and manipulating images and combining them with text. Substrate and format will be chosen to further convey a concept. Project will be documented. An online reflection will be completed.

Due week 12.

Assessment Task 3: 2D Print Design
Print making and the impact of materials on communication. The outcome will be digitally enhanced. Project will be documented. An online reflection will be completed.

Due week 17.


Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

At the completion of the course, you will be deemed competent or not yet competent using the following grade table:


CA Competency Achieved 
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

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

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission 
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment. 
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-­digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e­ Submission process.

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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