Course Title: Interpret and respond to a design brief
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: BUSM5879C
Course Title: Interpret and respond to a design brief
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
Course Contact : Program Adinistration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Peter Kennedy
email peter.kennedy@rmit.edu.au
ph 9925 8079
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
The competency BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief is taught in the local class Design and Drawing 2.
This class focuses on the integration of the creative, communication and planning processes that support effective response to a design brief. The course will involve you researching and developing ideas, and developing concepts that are related to good visual design practice. You also learn how to present this information in the most effective way.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief |
Element: |
1. Interpret design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Correctly interpret the specifications of the design brief |
Element: |
3. Liaise with client |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Agree on communication process and frequency of communication with the client |
Element: |
2. Explore and develop design concept |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Generate ideas for design concept through research, exploration and experimentation |
Element: |
4. Plan production of work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Assess specific design production risks |
Element: |
5. Complete production of work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Collect and/or organize required components for the work |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to respond effectively to a design brief,
develop creative design projects and present the information in a relevant and effective manner.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of
• class exercises
• practical demonstrations
•peer teaching and class presentations
•group discussion
• elearning & research through the Lynda.com web site avaliable on the RMIT library website
•Independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
•Gallery Visits
•Studio practice
•workshopping of student projects
Students will be responsible for their own learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, readings, learning software skills from lyndia.com tutorials and completing the design drawing tasks outside class time
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Assessment Tasks | BSBDES402A |
| 7 | Design Drawing (The figure Male) Work on Animated Song |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 8 | Design Drawing (The figure in motion) Work on Animated Song |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 9 | Studio Practice Class |
4,5 | |
| 10 | Hand in and present A01 Animated song (ungraded) for peer Assessment and review. |
A01 Animated Song (ungraded) |
4,5 |
| 11 | Design Drawing Colour theory & Matisse Work on ebook |
1,2,3 | |
| 12 | Studio Practice Class Hand & Present Assessment Task A02 Folio of four best completed Design Drawings for peer Assessment and review. |
A02 Design Drawing Folio - Your four best completed Design Drawings (ungraded) | 1,2,3 |
| 13 | Studio Practice Class Work on ebook |
1,2,3 | |
| 14 | Hand in and present Ao3 ebook (graded) for peer Assessment and review |
A03 Animated eBook due week 14 (graded) | 4,5 |
| 15 | Studio Practice class Class Feedback & Review |
5 | |
| 16 | Studio Practice class Class Feedback & Review |
5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
The Bauhous |
|
Exploring the Elements of Design Poppy Evans M Thomas |
References
Other Resources
1http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_elements_and_principles
http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory
www.agda.com.au
www.artsconnect.com.au
http://www.leewallat.com/
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 discussion, exercises presentations and practical projects.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade.
Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
It is to be noted that Assessment Task A03 will be a graded assessment task for the course Interpret and respond to a design brief BSBDES402A and Manage Projects BSBPMG510A
A01 Animated song (due week 10) ungraded
A02 Design Drawing Folio (folio of four Completed Design Drawings) (Due wk 12) ungraded
A03 Animated eBook (due week 14) graded
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD: Competent with High Distinction
CDI: Competent with Distinction
CC: Competent with Credit
CAG: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS Did not Submit
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
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 gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Assessment and Feedback (web link)
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress (web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission (web link)
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
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
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