Course Title: Design and manipulate complex layouts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: GRAP6346C
Course Title: Design and manipulate complex layouts
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
Ben Mastwyk
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 required.
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to design complex publication layouts. You will combine creative design skills with technical software proficiency. You will produce layouts for a range of publishing, design, advertising and printing outcomes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAGRD505 Design and manipulate complex layouts |
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1 Analyse design needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm communication objectives for the publication based on the design brief and consultation with relevant people 1.2 Evaluate particular specifications of the design brief 1.3 Source and evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information pertinent to the project |
Element: |
2 Develop and refine layout ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify relevant sources and conduct research to inform layout ideas 2.2 Consider the opportunities and constraints offered by different techniques and technologies 2.3 Assess the different elements that need to be incorporated into the overall layout 2.4 Create and refine ideas and options for layouts 2.5 Refine ideas using technical experimentation 2.6 Evaluate and select approaches based on their potential to meet the communication need 2.7 Produce and present visual representations of design ideas to others for their approval |
Element: |
3 Create and manipulate layouts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Set up the document using the capabilities of appropriate software 3.2 Manipulate and enhance the layout through use of an extended range of tools and features 3.3 Support communication objectives with effective integration of text and visuals 3.4 Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise 3.5 Apply design skills and technical expertise to achieve desired outcomes 3.6 Enhance outcomes by working creative and technical processes together 3.7 Establish and follow safe work practices in the work process
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Element: |
4 Evaluate design work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Critique the layout from functional and aesthetic perspectives in the context of the design objective 4.2 Seek feedback from others as required, and make appropriate adjustments 4.3 Make assessment of own work and identify key learnings to inform future work
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Element: |
5 Finalise technical aspects |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Edit and refine layouts to meet technical requirements 5.2 Follow correct protocols for saving, exporting and storing files 5.3 Establish appropriate file formats for output and appropriate colour management profiles
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place either online, or in a studio and computer laboratory 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:
- demonstrations and presentations by teacher
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities will include:
- independent project based work
- online tutorials and activities
- independent research
- studio practice
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
This course is clustered with GRAP6348C|BSBDES402 - Interpret and respond to a design brief.
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.
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Activity 1A: Introduction & Simple Tables
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Activity 1B: Complex Tables & Tabs
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Activity 1A DUE |
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Activity 2: Breaking Records
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Activity 1B DUE
INTRODUCTION TO ACTIVITY 2 |
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Activity 2 research and concept development
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Research DUE |
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Activity 2 development
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Activity 2 feedback
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| 7 | Activity 2 development and refinement |
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Activity 2 development and refinement |
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Assessment Task 1: Magazine layouts |
Activity 2 DUE |
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Assessment Task 1: Industry research report
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Assessment Task 2 collaborative activities
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Assessment Task 1: Industry Research Report Due |
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Assessment Task 2 concept development
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Assessment Task 2: Design Direction Due |
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Assessment Task 2 development
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Assessment Task 3: development and refinement
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Assessment Task 3: Resolution
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Assessment Task 3: Final Mark-Up Due |
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Assessment Task 4: Final Submission
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Assessment Task 4: Digital 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.
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 tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises. The assessment tasks are:
Exercises and projects
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
This course has several learning activities, and one assessment task. The assessment task has four components. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Activity 1a: Simple Tables & Rules.
Activity 1b: Complex Tables & Tabs.
Activity 2: Album Covers.
Assessment Task 1: Industry research report. Due Week 11
Assessment Task 2: Feature article layouts. Due Week 12
Assessment Task 3: Client meeting. Due Week 15
Assessment Task 4: Final artwork. Due Week 16
At the completion of the course you will be assessed for competency.
Competency-based assessment is as follows:
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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