Course Title: Realise a creative project

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: VART6405C

Course Title: Realise a creative project

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4382 - Certificate IV in Design

Course Contact: Alistair Briggs

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9988

Course Contact Email: alistair.briggs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Ruth Wellington
ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au

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

1.2 Explore and identify ideas using visual representation and design tools

1.3 Challenge identified ideas, engaging with others as required

1.4 Identify possible project constraints, based on nature and purpose of work

1.5 Refine and select options based on own analysis and communication with others

Element:

2 Plan the creative project

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Confirm scope and objectives of the work in consultation with relevant people as required

2.2 Organise financial, physical and other resources

2.3 Evaluate safety and sustainability considerations for the project

2.4 Identify options for documenting and recording work and the ideas and research that inform it

Element:

3 Create finished work

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Adapt and extend skills in manipulating selected materials, processes and technologies to fulfil project objectives

3.2 Evaluate creative work in progress and respond to conceptual and technical issues by adjusting work as required

3.3 Monitor project workflow against the plan

3.4 Apply safe and sustainable work practices relevant to chosen creative form

3.5 Document the production of work using approaches suitable to chosen creative form

Element:

4 Evaluate own work

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Analyse own work in terms of conceptual development, technical execution and professional potential

4.2 Identify areas for future improvement especially in terms of own technical skills in particular creative form

4.3 Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of overall work process

4.4 Seek input from others as required and respond positively to feedback

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

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

In-session activities may include:

  • design/ideation exercises
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion and/or activities
  • teacher directed activities/projects
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects

Out-of-session activities may 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

Due dates

1

Introductory session for course - Introduce all projects and their assessment requirements for the course, and set up Tumblr accounts.

 

2

Pro 1CP: Stage 1 - Upload to Tumblr a range of research and reference material

 

3

Pro 1CP: Stage 1 - Develop project ideas inspired by reference and research sourced

 

4

Pro 1CP: Stage 1 - Review reference material and develop direction for project

Review Stage 1

5

Pro 1CP: Stage 2 - Develop a range of ideas & concepts for the project

  

6

Pro 1CP: Stage 2 - Develop a range of ideas & concepts for the project

  
7 Pro 1CP: Stage 2 - Review design outcomes and plan production

Review Stage 2

8

Pro 1CP: Stage 3 - Resolve final ideas and set a project timeline for production

 

9

Pro 1CP: Stage 3 - Determine and/or source production processes, materials & media requirements, and start production of final design outcome/s

 

10

Pro 1CP: Stage 3 - Continue with production of final design outcomes, room/lab access available

 

11

Pro 1CP: Stage 3 - Document all production processes and materials, using digital or photographic methods and upload to Tumblr.

Review Stage 3

 

12

Pro 1CP: Stage 4 - Evaluate and reflect on project’s process, production and outcomes uploaded

 

13

Pro 1CP: Stage 4 - Evaluate and reflect on project’s process, production and outcomes uploaded

 

14

Pro 1CP: Stage 4 - Review project’s process, production and outcomes 

Review Stage 4

15

Project 1CP - Present your project to the class

Pro 1CP due in

16

Project 2CP - Collate, layout and describe all program coursework/content in a digital folio

 

17

Project 2CP - Collate, layout and describe all program coursework/content in a digital folio

 

18

 Project 2CP - Collate, layout and describe all program coursework/content in a digital folio  

19

 Project 2CP - Submit digital folio (link or file) + Coursework review Pro 2CP due in

20

 Assessment Week  

 

NB. 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.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


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 2 x Assessment Tasks/Projects which must be completed. You are required to demonstrate all Assessment Tasks to a satisfactory standard.

2 x projects:

AT1 - Project 1CP: 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 15).

AT2 - Project 2CP: Folio presenatation - The generation of a digital portfolio that represents all the practical work completed in each course (due in Week 19).

 

NB. 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, a result of CA - Competency Achieved or NYC - Not Yet Competent will be determined.

 

Course results:
CA - Competency Achieved
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 scheduled 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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