Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: COSC6248C
Course Title: Create and manipulate graphics
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5409 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Justine Ryan
Nominal Hours: 60
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
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to create and manipulate graphics using a combination of creative design skills and technical software proficiency. It involves the analysis, application and refinement of graphic design techniques to meet assigned design objectives.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAGRD514 Create and manipulate graphics |
Element: |
1. Analyse design needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm communication objectives for the graphics work according to the design brief and consultation with required personnel 1.2 Evaluate design brief specifications 1.3 Evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information for information to graphic work
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Element: |
2. Develop and refine ideas for graphics |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Conduct visual research to inform ideas for graphics 2.2 Analyse different graphic techniques and technologies 2.3 Assess relationship of graphic objects to other components of design. 2.4 Create and refine ideas and options for composition 2.5 Refine ideas using experimentation 2.6 Evaluate and select graphic styles that meet communication needs 2.7 Produce and present visual representations of design ideas
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Element: |
3. Create graphic objects |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Create graphic objects based on selected ideas 3.2 Manipulate, edit and enhance graphic objects 3.3 Integrate graphics with other visual design elements 3.4 Identify and resolve technical problems as required 3.5 Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise
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Element: |
4. Finalise technical aspects of graphics work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Edit and refine graphics to meet technical requirements 4.2 Follow required protocols for saving, exporting and storing files
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Element: |
5. Evaluate graphics work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Critique graphics from a technical and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objectives 5.2 Seek feedback from graphic practitioners as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio setting using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study. In-class activities will include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order of weekly delivery is subject to change, depending on class needs and availability of resources.
There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).
Unit Details| 1 | Week 1: Analyse design needs > Brief explanation on how to navigate Canvas.> Learn about using OneDrive to manage files. > Read through Assessment Task 1. > Complete a creative brief for the project. > Research the internet to find project resources. > Learn about the Illustrator workspace. > Complete and submit Illustrator exercise. |
| 2 | Week 2: Develop and refine ideas for graphics > Read through Assessment Task 1 again to ensure the project requirements are clear. > Continue learning about the Illustrator workspace. > Complete an advanced Pathfinder and Shape Builder Tool exercise. > Complete and submit Illustrator pen tool exercise. |
| 3 | Week 3: Create graphic objects > Learn about creating technical drawings. > Width Tool exercise. > Creating custom brushes. > Set up document for technical line drawing. > Begin line drawing. |
| 4 | Week 4: Manipulate, edit, enhance graphic objects > Learn about manipulating editing and enhancing more graphic objects using Illustrator > Continue work on the technical line drawing > Take a closer look at brushes - Artwork, Pattern and Scatter Brushes and their uses > Learn about patterns and complete pattern worksheets > Learn how creating brushes can save time where objects are duplicated in a row, such as on a nail or screw gun. |
| 5 | Week 5: Integrate graphics with visual design elements > Continue work on the technical line drawing > Look at how to use the Free transform tool to adjust the vector logo to fit your design > Set up the layout document for the specification sheet > Learn about combining graphics with text, tables and other graphic elements. |
| 6 | Week 6: Refine graphics to meet technical requirements > Continue work on the technical line drawing and specification sheet > Review the brief and refine the design to meet the client requirements > Continue combining graphics with text, tables and other graphic elements. |
| 7 | Week 7: Finalise technical aspects and evaluate graphics work > Finalise work on the technical line drawing and specification sheet > Complete the AT1 PART 2 Questions > Save the line drawing and icon > Quality check your designs > Export the specifications sheet to PDF. |
| 8 | Week 8: AT1: Technical Illustration Part A: |
| 9 | Week 9: Analyse design needs and develop ideas |
| 10 | Week 10: Create graphic objects > Learn about how to Expand your Live Paint Colour Illustration (must do this to be able to add gradients etc.) |
| 11 | Week 11: Manipulate, edit and enhance graphic objects |
| 12 | Week 12: Integrate graphics with other visual design elements > Learn how to integrate images with text and graphics > Learn how important sketching is to the design process > Create three sketches of potential layouts > Continue work on colour illustration |
| 13 | Week 13: Refine graphics to meet technical requirements > Finalise work on the colour illustration and advertisement > Quality check your designs |
| 14 | > Ensure a quality check of the designs is done |
| 15 | > Print Advertisement and present to others in class for feedback > Complete feedback and evaluation template |
| 16 |
> Complete Quiz on File types, file management and printing > Finalise all work and submit the following: - Colour illustration as an AI file > Ensure that all exercises/assessment tasks have been submitted in Grades Tab in Canvas |
| 17 | Assessment and Resubmission week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course may have recommended books listed in ‘References’
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
Materials & Kit
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT Resources
The University will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.
Library Resources
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
Resources for students studying design programs http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing Referencing - RMIT University
Subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian Ask the Library - RMIT University
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Formative tasks and exercises provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks and you should engage in all formative activities.
This course has 3 Projects, all of which must be completed/submitted. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Formative tasks - Series of Illustrator-based exercises
Assessments
Assessment Task 1
Practical Production
Due week 10
Assessment Task 2
Colour Illustration
Due week 16
Assessment Task 3
Presentation and Critique (based on own and peer work in Assessment Task 2)
Due week 16
This course is assessed for competency. At the completion of the course, you will be deemed competent or not yet competent.
Grades which apply to competency-based assessment are:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment.
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
Assessment
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Credit Transfer 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 experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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