Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART6284C
Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Al Briggs
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9152
Course Contact Email:al.briggs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Frances Tatarovic
frances.tatarovic@rmit.edu.au
9925 9438
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, however this unit will be run in a clustered delivery with BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts.
Course Description
While undertaking this unit you will develop and extend skills needed to be a practising graphic designer. Designers may work independently or be employed by an organisation. Designers must continually refine, develop and evaluate their own conceptual and technical skills. Research, experimentation and collaboration are key factors in this process.
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 appropriate technical skills in design practice |
Element: |
2. Develop conceptual skills and ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Engage in ongoing experimentation and exploration of different ideas and techniques |
Element: |
3. Develop own voice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Explore and experiment with new ideas in making and/or interpreting design work |
Element: |
4. Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own work |
Element: |
5. Research work opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Correctly identify sources of information relating to work opportunities for designers |
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
In class activities will include:
• Lectures
• Design games and activities
• Peer teaching and class presentations
• Group discussion
• Online research
• Library research
• Independent project based work
• Teacher directed group activities/projects
• Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• ‘Workshopping’ of student projects
• Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
Out of class activities will include:
• Independent research activity
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Content | Performance criteria for
BSBDES403A |
Performance criteria for BSBCRT501A |
1 | Introduction and overview. Group creativity exercises. Review of sketchbook examples and discourse on sketchbooks.Create a journal/sketchbook. In class task - create a sketchbook using sustainable practice. | 1.1, 2.4 | |
2 |
Ways of Thinking - Creativity, perfection and impermanence Group creativity activities. Discourse on art practices, impermanence and engaging with process. Continue with creation of sketchbook. Begin to cut out images from magazines in preparation for collage activity. |
1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4
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2.1 - 2.8 |
3 |
Ways of Thinking - Brainstorming and Lateral Thinking Discourse on Edward de Bono and techniques for creating concepts. 6 Thinking Hats discourse and group activity. Hannah Hoch, Kurt Schwitters, and the Dada collages. Begin collage tasks / delivery of formative asssessment task 1. |
1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4
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2.1 - 2.8 |
4 |
Ways of Thinking - Impossible Things and Oblique Strategies Homework: How do designers solve problems? Examine 4 approaches from 4 different creative fields. Brian Eno. David Bowie. Johnathan Barnbrook. Ideas on simplicity from John Maeda. Practice Oblique Strategies - idea response generation. Work on and finalise collage tasks. Hand in today. |
1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4 | 2.1 - 2.8 |
5 |
Paper - Paper folding : basics Deliver Formative Assessment task 2 - folio of constructed paper objects - Workshop on the basics - crane, chatterbox, Swiss cross, thaumotrope. |
1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4
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2.1 - 2.8 |
6 | Paper - Paper folding : advanced techniques in paper folding for designers. FA2 due today. Introduction to Summative Assessment Task 1 (SA1) - As the Ox Ploughs folded booklet. |
1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4
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2.1 - 2.8, 3.2, 3.4 |
7 |
Paper - Collage and Cut-ups Burroughs and the Beats. Brion Gysin and Flicker. Making the collage/constructing the surface design. Creating cut-up text and images. |
1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4
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2.1 - 2.8, 3.2, 3.4 |
8 |
Paper - Ox Plough Booklet Summative Task 1 - conclusion and hand in folio of folded paper works and the Ox Plough book DUE today. |
1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4
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2.1 - 2.8, 3.2, 3.4 |
9 |
Ways of Thinking - Innovation Student presentations on inventions / innovations. |
1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4
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2.1 - 2.8, 3.1 - 3.2 |
10 |
Ways of Thinking - Problem solving Class activities about problem solving. Problem solving partner work - Think of a problem that many people experience and devise a range of possible solutions.
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1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4
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2.1 - 2.8, 3.1 - 3.2 |
11 |
Ways of Thinking - Problem solving Student presentations (in pairs) of the problem and solution. Delivery of SA2 - Crowdfunding (design a paper-based product and implement a crowdfunding campaign). |
1.1- 1.5, 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4
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2.1 - 2.8, 3.1 - 3.2 |
12 |
Innovation and Crowdfunding Paper competition. |
2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4, 5.1 - 5.3
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2.1 - 2.8, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.1 - 4.3 |
13 |
Innovation and Crowdfunding Informal student presentations and feedback for each other |
2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4, 5.1 - 5.3
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1.1 - 1.7, 2.1 - 2.8, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.1 - 4.3 |
14 |
Innovation and Crowdfunding Students to work on Crowdfunding assessment piece and action feedback from previous week. |
2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4, 5.1 - 5.3
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1.1 - 1.7, 2.1 - 2.8, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.1 - 4.3 |
15 | Final presentations of refined Crowdfunding idea. Feedback given. |
2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4, 5.1 - 5.3
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1.1 - 1.7, 2.1 - 2.8, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.1 - 4.3 |
16 | DUE: Summative Task 2 at start of class. Presentations, voting and posters displayed. |
2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.3, 4.1 - 4.4, 5.1 - 5.3
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2.1 - 2.8, 3.1 - 3.7, 4.1 - 4.3 |
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Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None required |
References
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. |
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Title: Cut-ups, cut-ins, cut-outs : the art of William S. Burroughs |
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Title: The Book As A Physical Object |
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Title: The Waste Land |
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Title: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. |
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Title: The Artist’s Way. |
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Title: Simplicity. |
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Title: Six Thinking Hats. |
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Title: How to be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum. |
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Title: Objectified (DVD) |
Other Resources
You will require materials and tools that are listed in the Graphic Design Kit and a personal hard drive to store digital work. In every class, you will require materials and tools such as a pair of scissors, cutting knife, glue stick, small paintbrush, ruler and bone folder - all from your Graphic Design kit. Bring a notebook/sketchbook to class for sketching and note taking during presentations.
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 Task 1 (50% of total grade)
- Design Task 2 (50% of total grade)
Assessment Tasks
Tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Feedback throughout the course may be
written, verbal or a combination of both.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building
blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks and you should engage in all
formative tasks.
This course has two Summative Tasks, both of which must be completed. Each task has an
allocated percentage of the total grade. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to
a satisfactory standard.
DUE WEEK 4 : Formative Task 1
Folio of collage tasks
DUE WEEK 6 : Formative Task 2
Folio of folded paper works
DUE WEEK 11 : Formative Task 2
Presentation about problems
DUE WEEK 8 : Summative Assessment Task 1.
As the Ox Ploughs folded booklet.
Weighting: 50%
DUE WEEK 16 : Summative Assessment Task 2.
Crowd-funding project.
Weighting: 50%
You will receive ongoing feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
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.
HD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did not submit
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
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
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
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task.
The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Grades will be reduced by 10% for each day (or part thereof), for the first two days. If submissions are three days or more late, the work will only be assessed as a pass or fail – it will not be graded. Submissions seven days or more late should still be handed in, however they will not be assessed and will be kept as a record only.
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
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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