Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: GRAP5392C
Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product Design
Course Contact: Robin Blood
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and apply the design process in a 3-dimensional (3D) way in response to a brief. This is a core unit in design fundamentals and as such underpins many other specialisation units.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES303 Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
Element: |
1 Source information on 3D design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on 3D design 1.2 Evaluate and collate information to build knowledge of 3D design
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Element: |
2 Explore the creative design process for 3D forms |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use creative thinking techniques to generate a range of ideas and options 2.2 Use experimentation to explore and challenge a range of different ideas 2.3 Challenge assumptions, reflect on ideas and refine approaches 2.4 Consciously change perspective, and evaluate ideas and situations in new ways
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Element: |
3 Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 3D forms |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Investigate and reflect on how a particular concept or idea might be communicated in 3D form 3.2 Select materials, tools and equipment relevant to the realisation of the concept or idea 3.3 Apply a creative design process to produce a range of 3D concept realisations 3.4 Reflect on own application of design process and success in communicating the concept or idea 3.5 Seek and obtain feedback from others about the 3D form and its success in communicating the concept or idea 3.6 Present and store concept realisations or samples in a format which takes account of the need for professional presentation and the work’s potential value for future jobs
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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
This course will be delivered through face-to-face classes and by utilising the learning support material and resources here in Canvas. In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use equipment and materials to creatively explore outcomes for 3-dimensional forms. You will develop an understanding of the design principles and elements and apply these through the design process.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topic | Readings and Activities | Assessment due |
Week 1 |
Introduction to Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | Orientation Day |
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Week 2 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Set Project 1 Clay forms. | |
Week 3 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 1 | |
Week 4 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 1 | |
Week 5 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 1 | |
Week 6 |
Pres/Demo/Theory/Prac |
Project 1 Due. Introduce Project 2 |
Project 1 Due |
Week 7 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 2 | |
Week 8 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 2 | |
Week 9 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 2 | |
Week 10 |
Pres/Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 2 | |
Week 11 |
Demo/Theory/Prac |
Project 2 Due. Introduce Project 3 |
Projects 2 Due |
Week 12 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 3 | |
Week 13 |
Pres/Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 3 | |
Week 14 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 3 | |
Week 15 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 3 | |
Week 16 |
Demo/Theory/Prac | Continue Project 3 | Project 3 due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students will be tutored with a verbal and/or written evaluation of their progress, within class time.
A final assessment of Competency Achieved or Not Yet Competent will be given at the end of the course when students will submit completed work.
To be deemed competent students must satisfactorily complete all Learning Elements and related Performance Criteria.
Grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Assessment Tasks
assessment task 1: Practical
Due Week 6
assessment task 2: Practical
Due Week 11
assessment task 3: Practical
Due Week 15
Assessment Matrix
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