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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: GRAP6359C

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

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

Sue Robinson

Please contact via email 

sue.robinson@rmit.edu.au

RMIT available hours

Tues l Wed l Thurs 

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 access and 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

  • Lectures.
  • Class exercise to review lectures.
  • Design activities or projects.
  • Group discussion.
  • Peer learning.
  • Class presentations.
  • Research, both team and individual.
  • Independent project based work.
  • Excursions and gallery visits.

 

Note

  • You will attend a Fashion Runway Show as part of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week in September as a formative activity for History.


Teaching Schedule

Teaching Schedule   2020

BSBDES305

 

Week 1

13 Feb

Topic - Welcome.

  • Overview of course content and assessment requirements.
  • Design video + discuss.

 

1.1, 2.1

 

Week 2

20 Feb

Topic – Inspiration + Professional Practice.

  • Discussion about how to be inspired and setting up a personal resource.
  • How do designers design?
  • Present Exercise 1.

 

1.2

2.1, 2.2

3.1, 3.2

 

Week 3

27 Feb

 

Topic – Self Directed learning.

  • Commence work on Exercise 1.
  • Japanese Modernism   28 Feb – 4 October NGVI.  

 

 

 

 

Week 4

5 Mar

 

Topic – Research + Referencing.

  • Research and its place in the design process.
  • Librarian presentation – How to Research and Reference?
  • Present Assessment Task 1 (AT01).
  • Submit Exercise 1 onto canvas.
  • Virgin Australian Melbourne Fashion Festival   4-14 March.   

 

1.1, 1.2

 

Week 5

12 Mar

P/H Monday 9 March

 

 

Topic - Evolution of Design

  • Exhibition Visit TBC – Crossing Lines l Keith Haring + Jean Michel Basquiat.
  • Melbourne Design Week 12-22 March.      

 

1.2

2.2

3.1, 3.2

 

Week 6

19 Mar

 

Topic – Assessment Task 1

  • Continue working on AT01 – self directed.

 

 

 

Week 7

26 Mar

 

Topic – Design Trends

  • Introduction, discussion and examples.
  • Present Assessment Task 2 (AT02). 

 

2.1, 2.2

3.1, 3.2

 

 

Week 8

2 April

Topic – Mid Century Modern

  • Warhol + Sustainability.
  • Submit AT01 onto canvas.

 

2.1, 2.2

3.1, 3.2

 

 

Week 9

9 April

 

Topic – Applying Research

  • Design + Art Periods for VM Practice.

 

2.1, 2.2

3.1, 3.2

 

 

Semester Break 13 -17 April

 

 

 

Week 10

23 April

Topic – Ongoing work Assessment Task 2.

  • Continue working on AT02 – self directed.

 

 

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

3.1, 3.2

 

Week 11

30 April

 

Topic – Applying Research

  • Design + Art Periods for VM Practice.
  • Introduction, discussion and examples.

 

2.1, 2.2

3.1, 3.2

 

 

Week 12

7 May

 

Topic – Progress Check.

  • Assessment Task 2.
  • One on one feedback and advice.
  •  

 

 

Week 13

14 May

 

Topic - Self Directed learning.

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

3.1, 3.2

 

Week 14

21 May

 

Topic – Assessment Task 2 - Part A.

  • Peer Presentations.

 

 

 

Week 15

28 May

 

Topic - Assessment Task 2 - Part A.

  • Peer Presentations.

 

 

 

Week 16

4 June

 

  • Tutorials.
  • Submit – AT02 Part A + B uploaded to canvas.

 

 

 

This teaching schedule is subject to change, your teacher, Sue Robinson will keep you fully informed of any changes via announcements on canvas.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Art and design : history, theory, practice

Art and Design Symposium (16-17 October 2015 : Dunedin School of Art) ; Peter Stupples editor.; Jane Venis editor. 2017


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 include a research project and presentation.

 

 

 

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. ROBINSON_Sue_S1_20_History_AT01

(Student Name_Semester_Year_Course_Assessment Task)

Files must be submitted onto the History canvas shell on the due date.  This will be discussed further in our Lecture.  You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.

 

This course has 2 assessment tasks.   You will receive feedback and a Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory result. 

Assessment Task 1 (AT01) – Research and Design Periods.   (Individual Task).

This assessment has 3 parts which focus on the research and application of design research to your professional practice, Visual Merchandising.

Visual Merchandising works across the key fields of Retail, Events, Styling and Store Design.

 

 

Assessment Task 2 (AT02) - Design Presentation and Research.   (Individual Task).

This assessment has 3 parts which include a Presentation to your peers on an allocated topic, research and application of your research to inform your visual merchandising practice.

 

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all areas of AT01 and AT02 to a satisfactory standard.  You will receive feedback from your teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.  Once you have received Satisfactory for both tasks, you will be deemed Competent.

 

CAG   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.


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

 

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

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