Course Title: Design and produce products from a brief

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: GRAP6363

Course Title: Design and produce products from a brief

School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product Design

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 195

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

No Pre-requisites needed for this unit.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce a product from a brief. It requires the ability to interpret the product design brief, undertake research, develop design options, plan the design process and provide visual concepts to the client before making the product model.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22261 Design and produce products from a brief

Element:

1 Analyse the brief

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Interpret the specifications of the product design brief
1.2 Establish the market or client for the proposed product
1.3 Clarify specifications and parameters of the brief with relevant individuals

Element:

2 Undertake research to inform the design

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Source and evaluate information relevant to the brief
2.2 Discuss research with relevant colleagues to determine relevance to the brief
2.3 Use research information to establish criteria for selecting appropriate design solutions for the design problem

Element:

3 Develop innovative options

Performance Criteria:


3.1 Create a range of design options to meet design brief requirements
3.2 Apply relevant principles of functionality, ergonomics, aesthetics and sustainability to development of the design solutions
3.3 Evaluate environmental and ethical factors on the selection and use of resources
3.4 Finalise the preferred design option based upon criteria developed to meet the parameters of the brief

Element:

4 Develop design proposal

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Plan the design proposal representing the design vision
4.2 Select approach to work which meets established criteria
4.3 Produce visual interpretations of design
4.4 Prepare written and visual support materials to contribute to final presentation

Element:

5 Plan the design process

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Identify all components required to produce the design option
5.2 Assess technical, resource and workspace and/or manufacturing requirements associated with production
5.3 Consult with any technical experts required to produce the design solution
5.4 Develop the project plan that incorporates compliance with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements

Element:

6 Deliver visual concepts to client

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Present the product design and proposed timelines for production to client, including rationale for any changes
6.2 Respond to feedback and make changes to the design as required
6.3 Confirm production plan and timelines with client  

Element:

7 Realise product design

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Develop the product model using devices, tools, techniques and materials to meet conceptual vision
7.2 Refine product model, as required, to address constraints identified during its development
7.3 Use safe working practices throughout the process of making the product model
7.4 Prepare documentation and specifications to accompany final design
7.5 Confirm that intellectual property and other legislative requirements have been met


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

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Teaching Schedule

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

A list of all resources requirements can be found in your CANVAS shell.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include two projects and presentation of a folio to a panel of industry experts. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.


Assessment Tasks

For a detailed list of learning activities and class structures please refer to CANVAS site and this course.


Assessment Matrix

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Other Information

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