Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: OFFC5351C
Course Title: Design and produce complex text documents
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4405 - Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
Course Contact: Dzintra Boyd and Sarah Vincent
Course Contact Phone: +61399254269 (Dzintra)
Course Contact Email: pwecoordinators@rmiteduau.onmicrosoft.com
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers:
Dzintra Boyd
Email: dzintra.boyd@rmit.edu.au
Nicola Hardy
Email: nicola.hardy@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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
Learn publishing-focused design skills from high-level word formatting to producing your own magazine layouts. In this course you will gain practical hands-on experience creating designs from concept to print-ready files. You will learn how to work with text; create templates in Word; source, produce and manipulate images; develop a magazine design; and master Adobe InDesign essentials, including using master documents, setting up style sheets, using layers, managing text and applying colour.
This course is titled Document Design and Production and comprises two competencies, which are co-delivered and co-assessed:
- BSBITU303 Design and produce text documents
- BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents |
Element: |
1. Prepare to produce word processed documents |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify ergonomics requirements and organise personal work environment 1.2 Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, energy and resource conservation requirements are met 1.3 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with relevant stakeholders, where required 1.4 Identify organisational requirements for text-based business documents to ensure consistency of style and image 1.5 Evaluate complex technical functions of software for usefulness in fulfilling requirements of the task |
Element: |
2. Design complex documents |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify ergonomics requirements and organise personal work environment 1.2 Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, energy and resource conservation requirements are met 1.3 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with relevant stakeholders, where required 1.4 Identify organisational requirements for text-based business documents to ensure consistency of style and image 2.1 Design document structure and layout according to purpose, audience and information requirements of task 2.2 Design document to enhance readability and appearance, and to meet organisational and task requirements for style and layout 2.3 Use complex software functions to enable efficient manipulation of information and other material, and ensure consistency of design and layout 2.4 Use help function to overcome problems with document design and production |
Element: |
3. Add complex tables and other data |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Insert a table into document, change cells according to information requirements 3.2 Format rows and columns, where required 3.3 Insert images and other data and format, where required |
Element: |
4. Produce documents |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Develop documents, and achieve required results 4.2 Preview, adjust and publish documents according to organisational and task requirements 4.3 Name and store documents in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application 4.4 Prepare document according to organisational requirements, policies and procedures |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
You will be able to:
- use MS Word to create templates and format text to professional standards.
- use InDesign to produce print-ready layouts.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- Lectures and demonstrations, which provide the framework for exploring different kinds of technical content
- teacher directed group activities/projects and collaboration
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures, clarify course content and practise relevant skills
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- class exercises
2. Out-of-class activities:
- independent project based work during which you will develop the practical skills necessary to create designed content for a range of audiences
- writing and reading assignments
- online and other research
- independent study, working through the course requirements as presented in classes, online and through learning materials
Teaching Schedule
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Class Content |
Assessment Due |
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1 Think visually
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Activity: Create a simple mood board |
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2 Design Basics
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3 Design Basics
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Assign Assessment 2. |
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4 Onscreen Editing
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Activity: Edit and proofread copy. |
Assessment 1 DUE |
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5 Design Fundamentals
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6 Visual Information
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7 Planning Your Publication
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Activity: Magazine Analysis |
Assessment 2 DUE |
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Mid-semester break: Monday 2 September to Friday 6 September inclusive | |
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8 Introduction to InDesign
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9 Create Content
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Activity: Pitch your story |
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10 Cover Design
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Assessment 3 PART 1 DUE |
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11 Design your Spreads
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12 Applying InDesign skills to your Assessment
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13 Applying InDesign skills to your Assessment
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14 Applying InDesign skills to your Assessment
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Final touches Editing and Proofreading Responding to Feedback Peer to peer feedback |
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15
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No classes scheduled | Assessment 3 PART 2 DUE |
Please note: Course syllabus is to be considered as a guide to the semester's learning. Content and dates are subject to change according to needs of the learning cohort or in the event of COVID 19 related interruptions. We do not recommend saving a copy of this syllabus as it may be updated throughout the semester.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will require access to a computer and to the internet for this course. 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.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.
Assessment Task 1: WHS Activity
Due: Week 4
This assessment is a short-answer knowledge assessment designed to assess your knowledge in WHS and desktop publishing.
Assessment Task 2: Format manuscript according to submission guidelines
Due: Week 7
To complete this assessment task, you must edit and format two manuscripts according to submission guidelines.
Assessment Task 3: Magazine Publication
Part 1 - Planning
Due: Week 10
This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to design and plan complex desktop documents for publishing.
Part 2 - Magazine Design
Due: Week 15
This task is designed to assess your ability to produce a sample of a magazine for publication.
Once you have achieved competency for all assessments in a unit of competency, you will receive an overall result. If you have not completed an assessment task to a satisfactory standard, you will be given an opportunity to resubmit that task within one week of receiving feedback from your teacher. If the resubmission is deemed unsatisfactory, the matter will be referred to the Program Coordinator.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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;
Assessment
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas;
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
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
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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