Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: GRAP6376C
Course Title: Communicate design concepts
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4434 - Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology
Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232
Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tools such as storyboards and inspiration boards to communicate design concepts to others. Concepts may be for any type of product.
This unit applies to individuals working in design roles.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTGN4022 Communicate design concepts |
Element: |
1. Prepare to communicate design concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and consider how design concept will be communicated during development phase based on requirements of design brief 1.2 Identify target audience and how this influences communication of the concept 1.3 Use principles of design to identify, collect and collate items that may support design concept communication |
Element: |
2. Create design tools to communicate design concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify key elements of a storyboard that will best communicate the design concept 2.2 Develop material that communicates sources of inspiration for design concept 2.3 Create visual and other information that supports effective concept communication |
Element: |
3. Present design concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use effective presentation skills with design tools to communicate the concept 3.2 Explain and promote benefits and features of design concepts and process 3.3 Seek feedback on design concepts and tools, and make required modifications |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements/Performance Criteria
Details of Learning Activities
- Presentations
- Demonstrations
- Design activities
- Feedback
Teaching Schedule
| WEEK | ASSESSMENT DELIVERY | Homework | |
| 1 | Assessment 1 Delivered | Brief 1 delivered Presentation - Elements + principles of design. How to create motifs + correct medium choice for a screen printed outcome Begin design development > motif generation Use Photoshop to isolate motifs to layers Save file ready for next weeks class |
Collate 2 x A4 pages of imagery related to products your design could be printed on |
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Presentation - texture in print design Continue motif design development Create hand rendered textures that could be used in placement print design Demonstration - how to digitize textures and save as pattern swatches using PS + AI Presentation - croqui development |
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| 3 | Last class to create motifs and design elements Setting up Artboard in Illustrator How to use image trace tool to vectorise motifs How to save your moodboard colours to PS and AI Randomize colour in AI 1-on-1 with students to discuss best croquis for development |
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| 4 | Assessment 1 Due 11.59 Sunday | Full class in CAD lab Colour seperation and saving conventions for saving your 3 x files (3 x colours) |
Complete and upload your work to Canvas + One Drive in the correct file format Bring gouache to next weeks class |
| 5 | Assessment 2 Delivered | Brief 2 delivered Presentation - designing in collections and heirarchy Design development using different mediums like goache, coloured pencil and markers |
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| 6 | Presentation - textile production methods Different repeat structures Swiss / tossed repeat > opportunities and limitations of this repeat method relative to screen printing Continue motif / design development |
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| 7 | Full class to work on croqui development (minimum 20 for AT2) | ||
| 8 | 1-on-1 feedback > reflecting on the design process. Document and summarise consultation. Demonstration - Cut through for screen printed length Demonstration - Simulating your designs on products |
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| 9 | Assessment 2 Due | Storyboard design and layout Opportunity to complete any unfinished work for AT2 before submitting on Canvas |
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| MID SEMESTER BREAK | |||
| 10 | Assessment 3 Delivered | Project Overview Introduction to options for 3 additional design briefs Presentation: Balancing cohesion and variety within a collection Time for development of additional motifs and textures Selection of collaborative groups |
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| 11 | Collaborative meetings Supervised studio time One on one meetings |
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| 12 | Portfolio design Mood board revision Presentation of layout examples and strategies Tips and tricks for simulating constructed textile samples on products |
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| 13 | Group critique of completed work and work in progress Indesign refresher |
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| 14 | Full session dedicated to working on finishing assessment work One on one meetings to go through assessment checklist and identify gaps |
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| 15 | Assessment 3 Due | Verbal presentation to a panel of your design and studio teachers Document feedback and upload your folio to Canvas. |
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| 16 | Assessment | Assessment & Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations, and the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Placement Print
Due week 4
This project is one of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. Completing this project allows you to demonstrate the ability to create a textile design for a placement print through a process of design development in response to a brief.
Assessment 2: Textile Repeat Collection
Due week 9
This project is second of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. Completing this project allows you to demonstrate the ability to respond to a brief, and create a hero design, in repeat, and two coordinates, and present your work on storyboards demonstrating the end use of each textile design.
Assessment 3: Textile Design Portfolio
Due week 15
This project is third of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. Completing this project allows you to demonstrate the ability to respond to multiple design briefs (provided in class) to create stand-alone designs that relate to your wider body of work. One of these designs will be collaborative, and you will be presenting your work on storyboards, in a cohesive folio showcasing your strongest work from the Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology, and verbally presenting this to your peer group.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. This matrix is available on request from your teacher.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
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.
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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC 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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