Course Title: Present a body of own creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: VART6437C
Course Title: Present a body of own creative work
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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
Simon Rankin
Nominal Hours: 60
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 and apply creative, technical and project management skills to develop a professional and innovative presentation of your own creative work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR503 Present a body of own creative work |
Element: |
1 Evaluate and select presentation options |
Performance Criteria: |
■■Research presentation options using appropriate sources of information ■■Explore ideas and options for presenting work in new and innovative ways, including those from other disciplines ■■ Identify and consult with relevant people when developing presentation options ■■Select presentation methodologies based on intended purpose and other parameters |
Element: |
2 Plan presentation of work |
Performance Criteria: |
■■Use critical thinking techniques to develop an overall presentation concept ■■Explore and refine how the presentation concept will impart explicit and implicit messages to its audience ■■Develop realistic production budget, timeline and workflow plan ■■Design a template for the presentation that supports key messages to be communicated |
Element: |
3 Create presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
■■Select and integrate content that supports presentation objectives ■■Obtain and accurately record copyright clearance on all sourced content ■■Develop a cohesive presentation that supports objectives ■■Review projected and actual budget outcomes |
Element: |
4 Review and update presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
■■Evaluate presentation in the context of its objectives and feedback from others ■■Proactively identify opportunities to update and refine presentation ■■Develop systems to identify and respond to future presentation opportunities |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place 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
• 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, VART6437C (CUAPPR503) - Present a body of own creative work - is delivered in combination with OFFC5344C (SITXEBS003) - Build and launch a small business website. The combined timeline is presented here as a complete reference to the combined unit.
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. There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).
Week |
Topics & Activities | Assessment |
1 |
Welcome and making images for the web |
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| 2 | Introduction to XD | |
| 3 |
Getting started with HTML/CSS | |
| 4 |
Divs, IDs, background images and intro to XD | |
| 5 |
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| 6 |
Sitemaps and wireframing | Submission AT1 |
| 7 | High fidelity design mockups in XD |
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| 8 | Flexbox, position property and learning partners activity |
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| 10 | Responsive images, buttons and website build | |
| 11 |
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| 12 | Finalise website |
Submission AT2 |
| 13 | Portfolio production | |
| 14 | Portfolio production | |
| 15 | Portfolio production |
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| 16 | Finalise and submit | Submission AT3 |
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.
The assessment tasks are:
Projects
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
This course has THREE (2) major assessment tasks.
These are in the form of website design projects, and a knowledge test.
Assessment Task #1 - Knowledge task
Due Week 6
Assessment Task #2 - Website
Due Week 12
Assessment Task #3 - Portfolio
Due Week 16
Completion to a satisfactory degree of all required assessment task elements (as outlined in the project brief) is necessary to achieve competency.
All major assessment tasks comprise multiple versions, allowing response to critical feedback with the aim of guided outcome improvement.
Refer to Teaching Schedule.
These combined units are assessed for competency only.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
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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