Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: GRAP6359C

Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

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

Sue Robinson

sue.robinson@rmit.edu.au

Tues l Wed l Thurs

 

Contact via email.

 

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 unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to source information on design history and theory, and to apply that information to your design work. 

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBDES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Element:

1. Collect information on design history and theory

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on design history and theory.

1.2 Organise research material and findings for current or future use in design practice, facilitating easy cross referencing.

Element:

2. Apply information to own area of work

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Evaluate information in the context of current design practice.

2.2 Assess which aspects of information on design history and theory could be used or adapted to inform current practice.

2.3 Use relevant information in a culturally appropriate way to develop an understanding of own area of work.

Element:

3. Update and maintain knowledge of design trends

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of design trends and developments.

3.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into design activities.


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 class activities may include

  • Lectures
  • Peer assessment and class presentations.
  • Group discussion.
  • Analysis + critique of design periods.
  • Teacher directed group activities + projects.
  • Films + videos.

Out of class activities may include 

  • Online research and postings
  • Gallery and exhibition visits
  • Independent and group based work

Note

  • You will attend a Fashion Runway show as a formative activity for History.
  • However we will not attend until Semester 2 2019 as the runway show will be part of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (September 2019).


Teaching Schedule

Week 1 l Welcome to History.

Introductions + Expectations

 

Week 2 l Inspiration

Inspiration Everywhere.

Present Assessment Task 1.

 

Week 3 l Research

Librarian Liaison Presentation - How to Research and Reference.

 

Week 4 l Art Deco.

 

Week 5 l Directed learning.

 

Week 6 l The Fifties.

 

Week 7 l Exhibition Visit.

 

Week 8 l Street Art.

Submit Assessment Task 1 on Canvas.

 

Week 9 l Surrealism.

Present Assessment Task 2

 

Week 10 l Directed Learning.

 

Week 11 l Eco Design

 

Week 12 l Bollywood

 

Week 13 l Directed Learning

 

Week 14 l Presentations - Assessment Task 2

 

Week 15 l Presentations - Assessment Task 2


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources.  The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.

Visual Merchandising Subject Guide

http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising

 


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:

  1. - Research in Art or Design Periods + Fashion Shoot Locations (Individual Assessment)
  2. - Design or Art Presentations (Group Assessment)

 

 

 

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


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.  You will receive feedback from your teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

All assessment tasks must be submitted electronically.  Files must be saved as a PDF and clearly labelled.

e.g. AT01_History_SamBlack_Team1B_19

(Assessment Task Number - Course - Student Name - Team - Year)

Files must be submitted onto the History canvass shell on the due date.  This will be discussed further in our Lecture.

 

This course has 2 summative assessment tasks.  

Assessment Task 1 (AT01) - Design Periods, Windows + Styling /100.  (Individual Task)

You will research and analyse a selection of design / art periods and generate appropriate visual responses as a Visual Merchandiser.  This assessment task als requires you to source and research locations for a fashion shoot that relates to a chosen design decade.

 

Assessment Task 2 (AT02) - Design Presentation  /100.  (Group + Individual Task)

Students will form small teams, and be allocated a design topic to research.

The team will develop a presentation that they will deliver to the whole group.

 

Once you have demonstrated competency you will receive a grade for the summative assessment task.

 

Your final Assessment in this course uses the following grades:

CHD    Competent with High Distinction

CDI     Competent with Distinction

CC     Competent with Credit

CAG   Competency achieved

NYC   Not Yet Competent

DNS   Did not submit for Assessment

 

On time submission is an important factor in your assessment.  Employability 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.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.  For this course it is available through Program administration.

Other Information

Cover Sheet for Submissions

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online 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.

 

Attendance

Your learning experience involves lectures, active peer discussions, inclass activities , formative exercises and guest speakers.  It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain competency.

 

Assessment Feedback

You will receive verbal and written feedback by your teacher on your work.  This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage developing your projects.

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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.

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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(s) of competency addressed in this course.

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.  Please refer to website.  For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity.

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