Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: GRAP5299C

Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration

Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email:design.ve@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Jenni Woods   jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au

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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Element:

Collect information on history and theory of design

Performance Criteria:

1.1.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:

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:

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


This unit applies to individuals who work in design and need to develop and maintain a general knowledge of design history and theory.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

In class activities will include:

Class exercises to review discussions/lectures

  • Blog/Wiki discussion and participation
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material
  • lectures
  • design projects
  • online activiities 
  • peer learning
  • group discussion
  • online research
  • independent project based work
  • teacher directed group activities/projects

Out of class activities may include:

  • visits to Galleries and/or Exhibitions


Teaching Schedule

WEEK COURSE CONTENT DUE DATE
1 Library Tour focussing on specific texts and researching techniques  
2

Overview of course content and assessment requirements. 
Presentation of Copyright & Referencing requirements

 
3

Library Research Presentation
Early Civilisations : Ancient Egypt Lecture

 
4

Classic Civilisations : Ancient Greek & Roman Lecture

Task 1 - Interior Design History Pinterest Board - 3.3.15
5

Medieval Period : Early Christian to Gothic Lecture

 
6

The Rise of Humanism : Renaissance Lecture

Task 2.1 Early Civilisations to Gothic Quiz - 17.3.15
7

The Age of Ornamentation : Baroque & Rococo Lecture

 
8

Return to the Classics : Neo-Classicism Lecture

Task 3 Furniture Fusion interim submission - 31.3.15
 

Mid Semester Break - 3.4-12.4.15

 
9

NGV International Gallery Visit - ’A Golden Age of China’ Lecture and Exhibition viewing with focus on Chinese & Japanese decorative arts

Task 2.2 16th-18th Centuries Quiz - 14.4.15
10

The Rise of Industry : Victorian & Arts & Crafts Lecture

 
11

Sex & Sensibility : Art Nouveau Lecture

 
12

Streamlined Elegance : Art Deco Lecture

 
13

Age of Modernity : Early Modernism, the Bauhaus, Internationalism

Task 2.3 Victorian-Art Deco Quiz - 12.5.15
14

Mid 20th Century : 1940 to 1970

 

15 Brave New World : 1970 to current day

Task 2.4 Modernism to Mid Century Modern Quiz - 26.5.15

16 Review & submission Task 3 Furniture Fusion final submission - 2.6.15

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None


References

Interior Design & Decoration, Abercrombie & Whiton, Pearson Prentice Hall, 6th Edn.

0-13-194404-5

The History of Interior Design, John Pile, Wiley, 3rd Edn.
 

9780470228883

Furniture, Judith Miller, Dorling Kindersley, 1st Edn.

978-1-4053-58

Australian House Styles, Maisey & Ian Stapleton, The Flannel Flower Press, 1st Edn.

1-875253-13-0


Other Resources

You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.

The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration

The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian


Overview of Assessment

Evidence of the following is essential:
• knowledge of the history and theory of design and how this may be applied in design practice
• application of research and evaluation skills.
 


Assessment Tasks

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester on all assessment tasks.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.  All assessment tasks must be completed before competency can be achieved.

Assessment Task 1- Interior Design History Pinterest Board
You will create an Interior Design History Pinterest Board/s as an ongoing source of reference and information relating to the periods of Interior Design History covered in Lecture series and your own interest.
Due date : 3.3.15 (Week 4)

Assessment Task 2 - Interior Design History Quiz
You will complete four (4) multiple choice question review Quiz’s on selected topics throughout the semester.
Due date : Quiz 1 - 17.3.15 (Week 6) Quiz 2 - 14.4.15 (Week 9) Quiz 3 - 12.5.15 (Week 13) Quiz 4 - 26.5.15 (Week 15)

Assessment Task 3 - Furniture Fusion Project
Using an image of an historical interior you are to write an overview of the period style it belongs to and re design the space to incorporate contemporary furniture and decorative items in a blended style.  Presentation will be via written submission and a multi-media presentation incorporating Photoshop.

This Task will be assessed at 2 points:
Due date : 31.3.15 (Week 8)  - submission of 500 word overview of selected period style
Due date : 2.6.15 (Week 16) - submission of final Presentation including multi-media presentation, schedule of furniture and design statement 

You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.

The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has
produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration )

The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing )

This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (see list below), but also utilises graded assessment

CHD: Competent with High Distinction (4 GPA)
CDI: Competent with Distinction (3 GPA)
CC: Competent with Credit (2 GPA)
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded (1 GPA)
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
 


Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit
of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
 

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
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff%2FWorkplace%20essentials%2FStudent,%20program%20and%20course%20administration%2F;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A )

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
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1 )

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
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf )

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
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w )
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf )

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n )

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