Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: GRAP6359C
Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sue Robinson sue.robinson@rmit.edu.au
Michèle Meister michele.meister@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
Element: |
1 Collect information on design history and theory |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on design history and theory 1.2 Organise research material and findings for current or future use in design practice, facilitating easy access and cross-referencing |
Element: |
2 Apply information to own area of work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Evaluate information in the context of current design practice 2.2 Assess which aspects of information on design history and theory could be used or adapted to inform current practice 2.3 Use relevant information in a culturally appropriate way to develop an understanding of own area of work |
Element: |
3 Update and maintain knowledge of design trends |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of design trends and developments 3.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into design activities |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements of this unit.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a Virtual studio classroom using industry standard tools and resources.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Class Content
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1 |
ORIENTATION WEEK
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2 |
Introduction of Assessment Tasks and discussion about galleries/museums/Melbourne streetscape. |
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3 |
Past: from Egypt (Online) to Art Deco (ONLINE) Lecture: How a style evolves from Egypt to Art Deco to the 70’ |
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4 |
Past: Classic Civilizations – Ancient Greek & Roman (ONLINE) Lecture: Luxury Glam
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5 |
Past: Medieval Period – Early Christian to Gothic (ONLINE) Lecture: Art in history overview from early Christian to 1900
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6 |
Past: The Rise of Humanism – Renaissance Lecture (ONLINE) Lecture: Art since 1900 to today overview |
7 |
Past: The Age of Ornamentation – Baroque to Rococo Lecture (ONLINE) Lecture: Early Australian Architecture |
8 |
Past: Asian China and Japan (ONLINE) Today lecture: post-war and Modernism Melbourne Briefing Task 2 and Task 3 |
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Mid semester break |
9 |
Past: Neo Classicism online lecture lecture: what to consider when hanging art work |
10 |
Past: The Rise of Industry – Victorian and Arts & Crafts online lecture: historical and contemporary designers (recorded) |
11 |
Sex & Sensibility – Art Nouveau Lecture (ONLINE) You need to have listened to the lecture BEFORE class) Preparation for presentation next week |
12 |
Presentation of task 3 by students SUBMISSION Quiz Task1 + TASK 3 (group oral presentation) |
13 |
Past: Age of Modernity – Modernism, the Bauhaus, Internationalism (ONLINE) Tutorial
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14 |
Past: Mid 20th Century – 1940-1970 Lecture (ONLINE) Tutorial |
15 |
Past: Brave New World – Late 2oth Century - 1970 to 2000 Tutorial |
16 |
Student presentation Submission Task 2 and Task 3 (digital portfolio and boards) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments? The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study
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.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Quiz week 12
AT2 Portfolio week 16
AT3 Final Project week 16
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment;
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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 of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Attendance
The major 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 to be successful in this course.
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
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.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas;
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
IT orientation
It's time to get ready;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/it-orientation
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