Course Title: Develop exhibition concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: LIBR5022C
Course Title: Develop exhibition concepts
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 4683
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
No Pre-requisites needed for this unit.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore potential themes and storylines to inform the overall development of exhibition concepts.
It applies to individuals who explore and develop concepts and ideas for a cultural exhibition, who work autonomously, but in consultation and collaboration with others.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBLIB504 Develop exhibition concepts |
Element: |
1 Establish purpose and objectives of exhibitions |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research characteristics of potential audiences for exhibitions |
Element: |
2 Research exhibition concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research historical, cultural and other influences that impact concept development |
Element: |
3 Develop and propose concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use information collected to develop and expand ideas and concepts |
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 we will be developing your skills specific to working within the area Exhibition Design. Broadly speaking exhibition design can be divided into two areas - Trade (commercial) and Interpretation (collections based).
You will undertake 3 tasks in the course. Each task will provide insight into the necessary sequence or process that an exhibition concept moves through before being realised and the various skills an exhibition designer needs.
Alongside definite skills like concept, design development and documentation skills there are other skills you will be learning like working with space, introduced structure, working in a team structure, detailing, organising etc.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topic | Readings and Activities | Assessment |
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Week 1
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Introduction to course Task 1 - Analyse an existing exhibition - issue |
Q&As |
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Week 2
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Visit exhibition | Visit exhibition | |
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Week 3
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Studio | ||
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Week 4
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Task 1 - Analyse an existing exhibition -Hand In Task 2 - Measure an existing space - Issue |
Task 1 - Analyse an existing exhibition -Hand In Q&As |
Task 1 - Analyse an existing exhibition - Hand In |
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Week 5
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Studio
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Studio | |
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Week 6
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Task 2 - Mid project review | Task 2 - Mid project review | Task 2 - Mid project review |
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Week 7
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Studio | Documentation | |
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Week 8
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Studio | Model making | |
| Week 9 |
Task 2 - Measure & document an existing space - Hand in Task 3 - Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned designers life & work - Issue
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Task 2 - Measure & document an existing space - Hand in Task 3 - Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned designers life & work - Issue Q&As |
Task 2 - Measure existing & document an existing space - Hand in |
| 10.04-17.04.2020 Mid Semester Break |
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Week 10
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Studio | Research, Concepts/Design development | |
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Week 11
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Studio | Studio | |
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Week 12
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Studio | Design development | |
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Week 13
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Task 3 - Mid project review | Task 3 - Mid project review | Task 3 - Mid project review |
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Week 14
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Studio | Packaging up submission | |
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Week 15
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Task 3 - Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned object-Presentation | Task 3 - Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned object-Presentation | Task 3 - Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned object - Presentation |
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Week 16
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Assessment Week | Assessment Week | Assessment Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include developing work for your graduate exhibition. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1_Report_Due Week 4
Task 2_Report_Due Week 9
Task 3_Practical_Due Week 15
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Teaching schedule may vary according to students and task requirements
Information is correct at time of publishing.
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