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
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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