Course Title: Produce computer-aided drawings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: GRAP6354C

Course Title: Produce computer-aided drawings

School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5381 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising

Course Contact: Sam Falanga

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4670

Course Contact Email: samuel.falanga@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Ben Mastwyk

ben.mastwyk@rmit.edu.au

99254715

Nominal Hours: 50

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 unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) program functions to produce drawings. You will focus on the technical skills required to operate CADD. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAACD302 Produce computer-aided drawings

Element:

1. Prepare for computer-aided drawing work.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify drawing requirements in concept or project information

1.2 Identify hardware, software, tools and equipment required for computer-aided design and drafting projects

1.3 Set up hardware and software according to operating instructions and organisational procedures

1.4 Identify and retrieve digitised information relevant to projects

Element:

2. Gather object parameters and/or measurements.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Establish and record critical dimensions and data for required designs

2.2 Identify requirements in relation to accuracy, tolerances and other key information

Element:

3. Prepare plots or drawings.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Access and use CADD functions and features according to operating instructions

3.2 Access and use peripheral equipment required for projects

3.3 Prepare and review preliminary drawings in consultation with relevant people

Element:

4. Finalise drawings.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Check designs against project objectives and specifications according to organisational procedures

4.2 Identify and make required adjustments to designs based on review and consultation with relevant people

4.3 Store data files according to operating instructions and organisational procedures

4.4 Submit final drawings within agreed time parameters


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.


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.
The delivery mode will be face to face.
In class activities will include:
• design activities or projects
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• site visits (observations)
• studio practice

Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• online activities


Teaching Schedule

Teaching Schedule

 

 

 

Week

Focus & Activities

1

Welcome & introduction to course content. 

Intro to Adobe Illustrator - Essential Techniques

Illustrator Essentials Poster.pdf

Activity: Create Your name with vector shapes

Homework Activity: Prepare hand illustration for conversion to vinyl art

 

2

Creating vector art with Adobe Illustrator for vinyl & laser cutting

EX 1: Produce vector graphics for vinyl cutting

Vinyl Cutting Process

Discussion: Vinyl Artwork

3

EX 2: Produce a poster in Adobe Illustrator (Product Grouping Poster)

This is the VMP brief related to your product poster

Minimal Movie Poster Design Demonstration

4

Ex 3: Create vector art with Adobe Illustrator for laser cutting - Standing animals

Discussion: Laser Cut Objects

5

Intro to SketchUp

Activity: Build Your Dream House

6

Activity: Design a building in Sketchup for a 3D printed cityscape

7

EX 4: Design a small scale retail display concept in SketchUp

8

EX 4: Design a small scale retail display concept in SketchUp

9

Intro to Photoshop basics

Activity: Retouch VM images with Photoshop

10

Retouching with Adobe Photoshop continued

11

Designing with Adobe Photoshop

EX 5: Display Mockup with Adobe Photoshop (Photo Montage)

12

Designing with Adobe Photoshop continued

13

MAJOR ASSESSMENT 6: Design Portfolio

Intro to Indesign

14

Styling your Multipage Presentation

15

Preparing your Multipage Presentation for output

16

Final submission

Finalise & submit all work. 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.

You are advised to look at the Canvas Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.

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.

Further resources for the course will be published to https://digitalvm.wordpress.com

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 Visual Merchandising students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising 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 will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills.
Assessment tasks are a design portfolio.

 

 

The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.


Assessment Tasks

MAJOR ASSESSMENT 1: DESIGN PORTFOLIO - Due Week 16

This course is delivered in accordance with competency based assessment (see list below)

 

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 learning management system (myRMIT).

 

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 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

Student Progress 
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy

Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
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 
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. Further links - Application for extension of time

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.

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. Submission cover sheet

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

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