Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: GRAP6343C
Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5359 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 9925 9988
Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dale Nason
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 required.
Course Description
While undertaking this course you will develop and extend skills needed to be a practising graphic designer. You will continually refine, develop and evaluate your own conceptual and technical skills, incorporating research, experimentation and collaboration as key factors in this process.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES403 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 1.2 Plan and use opportunities to develop and assess technical skills 1.3 Identify and use practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve technical skills 1.4 Develop and extend technical skills through testing capabilities of materials, tools and equipment 1.5 Identify and use relevant media to stimulate technical and professional development |
Element: |
2 Develop conceptual skills and ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore and experiment with new ideas in making and/or interpreting design work 3.2 Explore and use technology, where appropriate, to develop own voice and expand practice 3.3 Demonstrate own voice through design project realisation implementation |
Element: |
3 Develop own voice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Engage in ongoing experimentation and exploration of different ideas and techniques 2.2 Discuss ideas with others and apply knowledge gained to inform own work 2.3 Use work practice to gain experience in a range of genres and interpretations 2.4 Study the work of others to stimulate conceptual and technical skills development 2.5 Research and share ideas across a range of design disciplines 2.6 Identify and use a range of opportunities to develop own skills and keep informed about current design practice |
Element: |
4 Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Correctly identify sources of information relating to work opportunities for designers 5.2 Identify networks and promotional opportunities for designers which may be helpful in developing career opportunities 5.3 Incorporate research results and information into own work and career planning |
Element: |
5 Research work opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own work 4.2 Evaluate own work against planned strategy for own practice 4.3 Evaluate own work in the context of work by others to extend own practice 4.4 Adjust work processes and practice as necessary to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place on campus using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Please note: In the event Government regulations change due to the Covid19 crisis these classes may temporarily held online / remotely.
In class activities will include:
• demonstrations and presentations by teacher
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• feedback and revision
• peer learning
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• student project workshops, including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities will include:
• independent project based work
• online tutorials and activities
• independent research
• studio practice
• review & revision
Teaching Schedule
This course, GRAP6343C (BSBDES403) - Develop and extend design skills and practiceis delivered in combination with GEDU6116C (BSBCRT501) - Originate and develop concepts. The combined timeline is presented here as a complete reference to the combined unit.
There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).
Please note: While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
| Week 1 | Emerging & established graphic designers. Generating creative ideas & solutions in groups. Design project: Introduction. |
AT1 Q1 Discussion & Q10 Discussion AT2 Team meeting 1.1 |
| Week 2 | Industry trends & technologies. Design project: concept & team development. |
AT1 Q2 Discussion AT2 Team meeting 1.2 |
| Week 3 | Skills & knowledge resources & professional development. Design project: concept & team development. |
AT1 Q3 Discussion |
| Week 4 | Work opportunities and career planning. Design project: concept & team development. |
AT1 Q4 Discussion AT2 Team meeting 1.4 |
| Week 5 | Developing client project briefs, including: |
AT1 Q5 - Q9 Discussion |
| Week 6 | Design project: client brief presentation. | AT2 Design & publicity Version 1 DUE AT2 Client consultation / feedback |
| Week 7 | Responding to client feedback. Design project: design & publicity development. |
AT2 Team meeting 2.1 Presentation |
| Week 8 | Design project: client brief finalization. | AT2 Design & publicity Version 2 DUE AT2 Client consultation / feedback |
| Week 9 | Design project: - publicity campaign - publication development - production parameters |
AT1 first version DUE / feedback AT2 Team meeting 2.1 Design presentation & publicity campaign pre launch |
| Week 10 | Design project: - publicity campaign - publication development |
AT2 Design & publicity version FINAL DUE |
| Week 11 | Design project: - publicity campaign - publication development - client review |
AT2 Client consultation / feedback |
| Week 12 | Design project: - publication editorial process & finalization - technical development and file preparation - production parameters finalization - publicity campaign logistics |
AT2 Portfolio document creation |
| Week 13 | Design project: - proofing & print production - distribution logistics |
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| Week 14 | Design project: - presentation and archiving processes - distribution of outcomes |
AT1 Final document submission DUE |
| Week 15 | Design project: - final presentation development |
AT2 Portfolio development / completion |
| Week 16 | Review of final outcomes | AT2 Final document submission DUE |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’
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.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
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.
Among 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.
RMIT Library has produced the following:
• subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
• guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
• 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 tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises. The assessment tasks are:
Design project briefs
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this clustered unit provide opportunity to achieve competency in all required assessment criteria. This is clustered unit is competency based assessment.
Please note: Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Critical Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both, and is given during the Design Project and its components with an aim to provide you the best opportunity to create work of a high standard. Student expectations of the quality of work outcomes should be discussed with the teacher to maximize the opportunity to achieve the desired outcomes.
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This course has 2 Assessment Tasks. BOTH must be completed & submitted.
You are required to demonstrate all assessment criteria to a satisfactory standard to achieve Competency.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment
DUE:
Week 14
Assessment Task 2: Major Team Project
DUE:
Week 16
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Outcomes available from these assessments:
CA Competency Achieved
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
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
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.
Information about your studies
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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.
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 competency assessment.
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
Assessment
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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