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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

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

Alison Colwell Alison.colwell@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:

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:

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:

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 both On Campus & online:

Online & On Campus classes activities will include:

  • Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • Blog/Wiki discussion and participation
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material
  • lectures
  • design projects 
  • 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

Class Content

LECTURE

Class Content

TUTORIAL

Assessment Tasks

Due

2

ON-CAMPUS Overview of course content and assessment requirements

Presentation of Copyright and Referencing requirements

Introduction of Assessment Task 1 and discussion about Pinterest

 

Set up Pinterest Account and commence researching images for AT1

 

 

 

3

ONLINE Early Civilisations – Ancient Egyptian Lecture

AT1 – Interior Design History Google+ entries

 

 

 

4

ONLINE Classic Civilisations – Ancient Greek & Roman Lecture

 

 

 

Task 1.1 Interior Design History Community Post

 

5

ON-CAMPUS Medieval Period – Early Christian to Gothic Lecture

 

 

Task 1.2 Interior Design History Community Post

 

6

ONLINE The Rise of Humanism – Renaissance Lecture

 

Task 1.3 Interior Design History Community Post

 

7

ONLINE The Age of Ornamentation – Baroque to Rococo Lecture

 

AT2 - Furniture Fusion Task Issued

 

Task 1.4 Interior Design History Community Post

 

8

ON-CAMPUS Return to the Classics – Neo-Classicism Lecture

 

 

Task 1.5 Interior Design History Community Post

 

9

ONLINE Asian Influences – China & Japan

 

 

Task 1.6 Interior Design History Community Post

 

10

ONLINE The Rise of Industry – Victorian and Arts & Crafts Lecture

 

 

Task 1.7 Interior Design History Community Post

 
 

11

ON-CAMPUS Sex & Sensibility – Art Nouveau Lecture

 

 

 

  

Task 1.8 Interior Design History Community Post

  

AT2A Furniture Fusion Period Overview Submission

 

MID SEMESTER BREAK –18.09.2017 - 29.09.2017 inclusive

 

 

 

12

ONLINE Streamlined Elegance – Art Deco Lecture

 

 

Task 1.9 Interior Design History Community Post

 

13

ONLINE Age of Modernity – Modernism, the Bauhaus, Internationalism

 

 

Task 1.10 Interior Design History Community Post

 

14

ON-CAMPUS Mid 20th Century – 1940-1970 Lecture

 

 

Task 1.11 Interior Design History Community Post

 

15

ONLINE Brave New World – 1970 to 2000 Lecture

 

 

Task 1.12 Interior Design History Community Post

 

16

ON-CAMPUS Review and submission

 

 

AT1 – Interior Design History Google+ entries complete

AT2B – Furniture Fusion Board Final Submission

 

17

Assessment and review

 

 

 

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


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 electronically and must be saved as a PDF.

Students will need to "Opt In" to Google + as part of the Assessment Tasks.


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 Community
You will complete a response to 12 questions, posted once per week on the Google Community for this course.
Due date : Weekly from Week 4 to 15

Assessment Task 2 - 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 : Week 11  - submission of 500 word overview of selected period style
Due date : Week 16 - submission of final Presentation including multi-media presentation, schedule of furniture and design statement

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

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency based assessment, but which also use graded assessment.

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

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are 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 students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

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 : https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/communication-and-feedback

Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1. More information on academic progress can be found here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

 Late Submission & Extensions

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.

Extension form link –https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

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 – and not 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.

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.
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf
For digital online submission please use e-Submission process. Information regarding the e-Submission process can be located e-submission
http://www.rmit.edu.au/teaching/technology/esubmission

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 : https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity

 

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