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.
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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
Robin Blood
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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Week 14 |
Rename and Contact Sheet |
Using Adobe Bridge, students batch rename images and produce a contact sheet. Chosen image then manipulated in Photoshop. |
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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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