Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4402 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 65
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP6359C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021 |
GRAP6359C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term2 2022, Term1 2023 |
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source information on design history and theory, and to apply that information in the individual’s design work.
It applies to individuals who work in design and need to develop and maintain a general knowledge of design history and theory.
More complex research into design theory and design trends is covered by BSBDES602 Research global design trends and BSBDES801 Research and apply design theory.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
none
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
Elements: |
1 Collect information on design history and theory 2 Apply information to own area of work 3 Update and maintain knowledge of design trends |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements of this unit.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the design process field of work and include access to information sources on design history and theory.
Assessment is project based.