Course Title: Realise a creative project
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: VART6405C
Course Title: Realise a creative project
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4382 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact: Alistair Briggs
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9446
Course Contact Email: alistair.briggs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ruth Wellington
ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Tel: 9925 9417
Staffroom: 515.02.003
Nominal Hours: 60
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 develop the skills and knowledge required to organise and realise a creative project from the development of ideas to the creation of the work. Using your technical, conceptual and theoretical skills, you will incorporate your individual style in the completed project.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR401 Realise a creative project |
Element: |
1 Develop ideas for creative project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and analyse sources that inform ideas for work |
Element: |
2 Plan the creative project |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm scope and objectives of the work in consultation with relevant people as required |
Element: |
3 Create finished work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Adapt and extend skills in manipulating selected materials, processes and technologies to fulfil project objectives |
Element: |
4 Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Analyse own work in terms of conceptual development, technical execution and professional potential |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete tasks/exercises
and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities will include:
- design/ideation exercises
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion and/or activities
- teacher directed activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects
Out of class activities will include:
- online and primary research
- sourcing relevant reference materials
- sourcing relevant project resources
- independent project based work
- student directed activities/projects
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Learning Program |
Learning Elements |
0 |
Introductory session - for all courses |
|
1 |
Setting up Tumblr accounts for project initiation and learning how to use Tumblr + Project 1CP - Sun Smart Poster design |
|
2 |
Project 1CP - concepts and ideas + [Pro 3CP: Stage 1 - Upload a range of research and reference material] |
|
3 |
Project 1CP - generate content + [Pro 3CP: Develop project ideas inspired by reference and research sourced] |
|
4 |
Project 1CP - generate layouts + [Pro 3CP: Review reference material and develop direction for project] |
|
5 |
Project 1CP - resolve layout & type + Review of Stage 1 Tumblr blog project |
1 - 4 |
6 |
Pro 2CP: First Folio Week and submission + [Pro 3CP: Stage 2 - Develop a range of ideas & concepts for the project] |
1 - 4 |
7 |
Project 1CP - project submission |
|
8 |
[Pro 3CP: Refine ideas and set project parameters such as a project timeline for production] |
|
9 |
[Pro 3CP: Refine ideas and determine production processes, materials & media requirements] |
|
10 |
[Pro 3CP: Stage 3 - Source and/or gather resources, media and materials required] |
|
11 |
[Pro 3CP: Document the production of the project using digital or photographic methods] |
1 - 4 |
12 |
Pro 2CP: Folio Update Week and submission |
|
13 |
Pro 3CP:Review of Stage 2-3 Tumblr blog project |
|
14 |
[Pro 3CP: Refine and resolve final outcome/s and produce finished project] |
|
15 |
[Pro 3CP: Stage 4 - Evaluate and reflect on project’s process, production and outcomes uploaded] |
|
16 |
[Pro 3CP: Review all Tumblr blog stages and project content & outcomes] |
|
17 |
Pro 3CP: Tumblr blog submission - URL to Canvas |
1 - 4 |
18 |
Pro 2CP: Final Folio Week and submission |
1 - 4 |
19 |
Assessment |
1 - 4 |
NB. Activities/learning indicated in brackets refers to the self-paced management of the independent project - Pro 3CP - Love it or Hate it - Tumblr blog project.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Ref: RMIT Folio application advice |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the LMS - Canvas 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, media and equipment as outlined in the 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: Folio production and creative project/s
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
This course has 3 x Projects which must be completed. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
3 x projects: Project 1CP: An industry brief for SunSmart Australia to produce a poster design aimed at a specific young target demographic (due in Week 7).
Project 2CP: The generation of a digital portfolio that represents all the practical work completed in each course.
There are three staged folio submissions (due in Week 6, 12 & 18)
Project 3CP: The generation of a creative individual project, either as a conceptual or physical outcome/s,
using a four stage series of blog entries on Tumblr to document the process (due in Week 17)
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 are:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved Graded
CA Competency Achieved Ungraded
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 aspect of your 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 for success.
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
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 regarding the eSubmission process
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
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. Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy. If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links Application for extension of time
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 overall grade for each assessment task.
The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Work submitted late will be assessed for competency only. Submissions are 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 go to Academic Integrity. www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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