Course Title: Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: GRAP9455C
Course Title: Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438
Course Contact Email:ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
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.
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVGRD506A Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs |
Element: |
1. Develop an industry focus for design practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1Establish the current and potential range of professional opportunities for graphic design practice |
Element: |
2. Address key legal and safety requirements for graphic design practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1Evaluate key legal considerations for graphic design practice |
Element: |
3. Research and evaluate graphic design trends |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1Source information on local and global graphic design trends using formal and informal research strategies |
Element: |
4. Develop skills to meet trends |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1Analyse the impact of current and emerging trends on the skills needed by graphic designers |
Element: |
5.Develop own response to changing trends and technologies |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1Assess the implications and consequences of graphic design trends on own work |
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.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities will include:
• teacher directed activities/projects
• peer review and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects
Out of class activities will include:
• independent project work
• independent web research
• independent retail product research
Teaching Schedule
This course is in a clustered delivery with - Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice VART 6288C, see corresponding timeline in that course guide.
| Week | Activity | GRAP9455C Learning Element | Activity | VART6288C Learning Element |
| 1 | Orientation week | |||
| 2 | Introduction + Project 1GDP | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Introduction to Sustainability | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 3 | Project 1S: Major Case study Task 1S: Eco graphic design |
1, 2, 3, 4 | ||
| 4 | Project 1GDP - individual research | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | ||
| 5 | Project 1GDP - shared research |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | ||
| 6 | Project 1S - Research | 1, 2, 3, 4 | ||
| 7 | Task 2S: Eco packaging design | 1, 2, 3, 4 | ||
| 8 | Project 1GDP due in | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | ||
| 9 | Project 2GDP introduced. Project 1GDP - due in | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Project 1S - Feedback/formatting | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 10 | Task 1GDP - Copyright & IP protection | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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| 11 | Project 1S - due in | 1, 2, 3, 4 | ||
| 12 | Project 2GDP - research/draft | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | ||
| 13 | Task 2GDP - Print & packaging regulations | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | ||
| 14 | Project 2GDP - final feedback | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | ||
| 15 | Project 2GDP due in + Reflection/Presentation | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | ||
| 16 | Reflection/Presentation | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | ||
| 17 | Course assessment | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed texts |
References
Website references |
Other Resources
Handouts, booklets and online material (learning hub). 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 of the library resources.
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.
Assessment Tasks
Smaller tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential
building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment pieces and you should engage in all coursework.
This course has 2 x Summative projects, all of which must be completed/submitted. Each task is worth 50% of the total grade.You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment Tasks -
2 x In-class tasks
2 x Research/analysis reports
Presentation of some of this research will be required in class discussion times
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction.
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
NYC - Not Yet Competent
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
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 be successful in this course.
Feedback
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.
Student feedback at RMIT:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Further links - Application for extension of time
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
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