Course Title: Realise a creative project

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

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: 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

Ben Mastwyk

ben.mastwyk@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

No scheduled classes


2

Introductory session for course - Introduce the project and the assessment requirements for the course.


3

AT1: Stage 1 - Document a range of research and reference material


4

AT1: Stage 1 - Explore possible project ideas inspired by reference and research sourced


5

AT1: Stage 1 - Explore project ideas inspired by reference and research sourced


6

AT1: Stage 1 - Review reference material and develop direction for project

Review Stage 1

7

AT1: Stage 2 - Develop a range of ideas & concepts for the project

Review Stage 1

8

AT1: Stage 2 - Select and refine  ideas & concepts for the project


9

AT1: Stage 2 - Determine final project and consider production methods and requirements


10

AT1: Stage 2 - Review chosen project concept/idea and plan production


11 AT1: Stage 2 - Review chosen project concept/idea and plan production

Review Stage 2

12

AT1: Stage 3 - Refine final concept/idea and set a production timeline for project

Review Stage 2

13

AT1: Stage 3 - Determine and/or source production processes, materials & media requirements, and start production of final design outcome/s


14

AT1: Stage 3 - Document all production processes and materials, using digital or photographic capture methods.


15

AT1: Stage 3 - Finalise the finished creative work/s and documented production


16

AT1: Stage 3 - Review the production process documentation and final outcome/s

Review Stage 3

17

AT1: Stage 4 - Evaluate and reflect on project’s process, production & outcomes

Review Stage 3

18

AT1: Stage 4 - Review project’s process, production and outcomes 


19

AT1: - Submit completed project to Canvas (Tumblr URL Link)

AT1 - Creative Project due in

20

Coursework review 


21

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 1 x Assessment Task which must be completed. You are required to produce all Assessment Tasks to a satisfactory standard.


AT1 - Creative Project:
The generation of a creative individual project, either as a conceptual or physical outcome/s, using a four stage project documentation and review process for the project (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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