Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: VART6037C
Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5249 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
John Perperis john.perperis@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and extend skills as a practising designer.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice |
Element: |
1. Acquire and develop technical skills |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Plan strategies to ensure the development of |
Element: |
2. Develop conceptual skills and ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Engage in ongoing experimentation and |
Element: |
3. Develop own voice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Explore and experiment with new ideas in |
Element: |
4. Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Seek and apply constructive criticism from |
Element: |
5. Research work opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Correctly identify sources of information relating |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies to any individual who works as a designer in any industry context. Designers may work independently or be employed by an organisation.
Details of Learning Activities
The Student learning experience will be facilitated Through particiation in arange of activies
Lectures
Excursions/ Site Visits
Audio Visual presentations
Guest Speakers
Independant research
Self- Directed Learning- Some activities will include a self- directed learning approach;
self- directed learning refers to organised activities that students undertake independently,
either as individuals or with other students that are supervised by a taecher. This may include
workplace research, library assignments. Field trips and work placements
Teaching Schedule
A detailed weekly schedule is available under the relevant Course Guides VART603C
in Blackboard via MY RMIT
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Pile John F, 2007 4th Ed , Interior Design , Publisher Pearson Prentice Hall |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Evidence of the following is essential:
• development of own voice through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making and/or interpreting work
• application of planned strategies to develop appropriate skills in design practice
• use of discussion and evaluation opportunities to inform and develop technical and conceptual skills.
Assessment Tasks
- Attend Exhibition and any related events that interest you
- Gather revelvant information for discussion in class.
- Visit design websites as covered in class and log on or register
- Participate successfully in a class activities
- Attend industry related events as specified following class discussion and agreement
- Complete successful letter using draft
- Complete successful resume using draft provided
- Complete a succssful interview and folio presentation
- Attend and take notes - guest speakers
Demonstrate that a resource folder has been produced which contatins evidence of progresive and continuous research into the design industry. This includes exhibitions, seminars, mentor times, conferences and presentations
Assessment Matrix
For assessment matrix, refer to the "Blackboard" link located in myRMIT". This file is the "assessment" folder in the relevant course folder
All components must be addressed to gain a pass in this course and be deemed competent overall
CHD | Competent with High Distinction |
CDI | Competent with Distinction |
CC | Competent with Credit |
CAG | Competency Achieved – Graded |
NYC | Not Yet Competent |
DNS | Did Not Submit for Assessment |
Other Information
Attendance:
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderations/online
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Please refer to the following URL for further information regarding plagiarism
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
Work not seen in progress:
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
Course Overview: Access Course Overview