Course Title: Produce computer-aided drawings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: GRAP6354C
Course Title: Produce computer-aided drawings
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
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
Tim McCarthy
tim.mccarthy@rmit.edu.au
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
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to produce poster designs, vector graphics for vinyl and laser cutting, multipage layout for folios and presentations, as well and learning important terminology and techniques to operate professionally within this digital environment.
Learning activities will take place in a studio 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
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.
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
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:
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Exercises which must be completed successfully and be included as part of the final assessment task
EX 1: Produce vector graphics for vinyl cutting due by Week 3
EX 2: Produce a poster in Adobe Illustrator (Product Grouping Poster) due by week 5
Ex 3: Create vector art with Adobe Illustrator for laser cutting - Standing animals due by week 7
EX 4: Design a small scale retail display concept in SketchUp due by week 11
EX 5: Display Mockup with Adobe Photoshop (Photo Montage) due by week 13
Assessment Tasks
MAJOR ASSESSMENT 6: Design Portfolio due by week 16
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Foundation skills are embedded in the course and these include planning, organising and self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task.
You will receive ongoing verbal feedback of your progress within class time and once you have uploaded your assessment submission onto Canvas, the teacher will mark it either Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory. (S/NS).
At the end of semester, if you have successfully completed all tasks you will receive a feedback form deeming you Competent.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Attendance
Your learning experience involves lectures, active peer discussions, inclass activities and site visits. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
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
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (e.g. applying for an extension of time)
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactory by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an application for an extension of time.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse:ID=kehn9bz22r41
Special Consideration Policy (Late submission)
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.
Credit Transfers 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 life experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)
RCC applies only if you have previously demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competency addressed in this course.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL or RCC for the unit of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolent/apply-for-credit
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.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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