Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: GRAP5299C
Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5325 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Sue Robinson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254819
Course Contact Email: sue.robinson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 65
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 source information on design history and theory, and to apply that information to one’s own area of work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
Element: |
1. Collect information on history and theory of design |
Performance Criteria: |
.1. Identify and access relevant sources of information on design history and theory 1.2. Organise research material and findings for current or future use in design practice, in a manner which facilitates easy access and cross-referencing |
Element: |
2. Apply information to own area of work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Evaluate information in the context of current design practice 2.2. Assess ways in which aspects of information on design history and theory could be used or adapted to inform current practice 2.3. Use relevant information in a culturally appropriate way to develop an understanding of own area of work |
Element: |
3. Update and maintain knowledge of design trends |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of design trends and developments 3.2. Incorporate and integrate knowledge into design activities |
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
- Peer Teaching and Class presentations
- Group Discussion
- Analysis l critique of design periods
- Teacherdirected group activities l projects
- Creative thinking techniques
- Guest Speakers
Out of Class Activities
- Online reseearch
- Gallery l Exhibition visits
- Independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
| 1 | Lecture l Overview + Expectations, Exhibition Visit, Exercise 1. |
| 2 | Exhibition Visit l Assessment Task 1 (AT01). |
| 3 | Exhibition Visit l AT01. |
| 4 | Lecture l Street Art Submit Exercise 1. |
| 5 | Exhibition Visit l AT01. |
| 6 | Directed learning. |
| 7 | Lecture l Research Skills, Submit AT01, present AT02 + AT03. |
| 8 | Lecture l The Fifties, Exercise 2. |
| 9 | Directed learning. |
| 10 | Lecture l Surrealism, Submit Exercise 2. |
| 11 | Lecture l Gothic, Submit AT02. |
| 12 | Dircted learning |
| 13 | Lexture l AT03 |
| 14 | Lecture l AT03 |
| 15 | Lecture l AT03 |
| 16 | Tutorials + Resubmissions. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with the resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities. You will have access to the library resources.
Students are required to have access to a computer, the internet and relevant and current hardware and software.
Assessment Tasks are submitted in either Hard Copy or burnt to CD.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
EXAMPLES may include
- Practical tasks, a major project.
- written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- completion of an art journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
Please note: All Assessment tasks need to be completed before competency is achieved. A number of tasks will be formative to show your progress and development of skills and knowledge throughout the semester. The final task will be summative to provide a level of performance in addition to your competency.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks.
Summative assessment tasks are graded.
Formative
- Exercise 1 + 2
- Assessment Task 1
Summative
- Assessment Task 2
- Assessment Task 3
Assessment Matrix
For Assessment Matrix please refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience takes place in the lectures, and exhibition visits. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
- All students must complete a cover sheet for each piece of submitted work. This signed sheet ackowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Plagiarism
- RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity.
Special Consideratio Policy(Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactor 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/specialconsideration/online
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