Course Title: Research and apply techniques in spatial design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: GRAP5352C
Course Title: Research and apply techniques in spatial design
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5325 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Sam Falanga
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: samuel.falanga@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Justin Compton
Ben Mastwyk
Tim McCarthy
John Owe Young
Nominal Hours: 50
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
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for application to spatial design. It involves interpreting work briefs,
organising resources, testing ideas, and refining approaches to a range of design challenges. The unit covers the design process to the point of producing models or maquettes for spatial designs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVDES405A Research and apply techniques in spatial design |
Element: |
1. Interpret spatial design briefs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Interpret the specifications of design briefs 1.2 Take user or client requirements into account when making decisions about spatial design work 1.3 Clarify issues about specifications, parameters and constraints with relevant people as required 1.4 Source and evaluate information pertinent to briefs |
Element: |
2. Organise resources for spatial design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.2 Prepare and care for resources according to requirements 2.3 Follow storage and inventory procedures |
Element: |
3. Test spatial design approaches |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Produce preliminary visual representations 3.2 Identify possible approaches and establish criteria for selecting final approach 3.3 Select appropriate materials , tools and equipment and test approaches and techniques 3.4 Evaluate testing processes against criteria and select the approach that best meets the requirements of briefs 3.5 Critique own work and seek feedback as required 3.6 Refine and document the approach to spatial design work based on testing and evaluation |
Element: |
4. Fabricate spatial design models or maquettes |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate the need for fabrication and the scope of work required 4.2 Select and organise materials, tools and equipment for fabrication according to design approach 4.3 Safely make models or maquettes ensuring consistency with design concepts and briefs 4.4 Respond positively to feedback and refine work as required 4.5 Present models or maquettes within agreed timeframes |
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 include field research, observation of existing exhibition and event environments, case studies, lectures, tutorials, team exercises, industry visits and running of an event.
In class activities may include:
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• practical demonstrations
• seminar presentations
• lectures
• design
• guest lecture
• group discussion
• workshops
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• tutorials
Out of class activities may include:
• Blog/Wiki discussion and participation
• seminar presentations
• design
• guest lecture
• group discussion
• workshops
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topic | Competency & Elements |
1 |
Introduction, Venues and Resources. Intro VM Career Promotion activity. |
1,2 |
2 | Venue visit 1. | 1,2, |
3 | Venue report Presentations. | 1,2 |
4 | Introduce Table Styling brief. Intro VM Career Promotion activity. |
1,2 |
5 | Design Meeting | 1,2 |
6 |
Design Meeting Complete VM Career Promotion activity. |
1,2,3 |
7 | Design Meeting | 1,2,3 |
8 | Table Styling presentations | 1,2,3 |
9 | Lighting | 1,2,3 |
10 | Theming and resourcing an Event | 1,2,3 |
11 | Design Meeting / ergonomics | 1,2,3,4 |
MID SEMESTER BREAK - 18 Sept - 29 Sept 2017 | ||
12 | Debate Intro | 1,2,3,4 |
13 | Design Meeting | 1,2,3 |
14 | Debate assessment | 1,2,3,4 |
15 | Design Meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
16 | Event Theming presentations : ASSESSMENT | 1,2,3,4 |
CHRISTMAS BREAK |
||
17 | Intro Major Event brief.Event planning & risk assessment. | 1,2,3,4 |
18 | Intellectual property. | 1,2,3 |
19 | Event Lighting. Design meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
20 | Event Lighting. Design meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
21 | Major Event Design meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
22 | Major Event Design meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
23 | Major Event Design meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
24 | Major Event Design meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
Easter Break | ||
25 | Major event Planning Running | 1,2,3,4 |
26 | Major event Planning Running : ASSESSMENT | 1,2,3,4 |
27 | Fashion runway set design / Custom exhibition stand | 1,2,3,4 |
28 | Fashion runway Design meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
29 | Fashion runway Design meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
30 | Fashion runway Design meeting | 1,2,3,4 |
31 | Fashion runway Design meeting | |
32 | Fashion runway set design / Custom exhibition stand presentations : ASSESSMENT |
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
Title:Human dimension & interior space : a source book of design reference standards / by Julius Panero and Martin Zelnik. |
0823072711 : |
References
Other Resources
Commercial Supplier catalogues
Creative design resources including websites, magazines and books
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
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 to the library resources.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
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.
Assessment tasks are:
2 x projects
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 in this unit are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Activities / Assessment
1. Venue Review
Conduct a review of an existing event &/or exhibitions venue
2. Lighting LUX measurement exercise
3. Table Styling brief
Plan a theme and all theming elements for a given hypothetical client / function
4. Display Lighting exercise
5. VM Career Promotion activity.
Summative Assessment
1. ASSESSMENT 1 : Themeing brief
Plan a theme and all theming elements for a given hypothetical client / function
2. ASSESSMENT 2
Major Event
Plan and run an event (group exercise)
3. ASSESSMENT 3
Custom exhibition stand design or Fashion Runway Set design
Produce a series of exhibition stand design solutions for a given brand.
Competency based assessment
You will receive 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 Grading: Your final level of assessment for this course will be graded as follows.
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
Assessment Matrix
An assessment rubric is available on the Event & Exhibition Design (Events2014) blackboard site.
Go to the RMIT website - students / learning hub / Event & Exhibition Design (Events2014) / course guide / Assessment rubric
Other Information
Attendance
The major aspect of your 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 for success.
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 Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.Information regarding the eSubmission process
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: Work submitted late will be assessed for competency only. Submissions are only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity. Academic Integrity
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