Course Title: Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5316 Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Title: Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 60
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP9455C |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
320T Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015, Term2 2016, Term1 2017 |
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438
Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of relevant graphic design practices whilst addressing both current and emerging industry trends and technologies.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no prerequisites for this course, however on your timetable, this competency, in conjunction with CUVPRP504A Establish and Maintain Environmentally Sustainable Creative Practice will be referred to as Business 1.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVGRD506A Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs |
Elements: |
1. Develop an industry focus for design practice 2. Address key legal and safety requirements for graphic design practice 3. Research and evaluate graphic design trends 4. Develop skills to meet trends 5. Develop own response to changing trends and technologies |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks. Assessment tasks in this course are:
- Design Project 1 (50% of final grade)
- Design Project 2 (50% of final grade)
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.