Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: MANU9428C
Course Title: Design sustainable product or process
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5435 - 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
Malcolm Thomas
Nominal Hours: 100
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design a new or redesign an existing product (process, product or service) and its production process to achieve optimal sustainability outcomes.
This unit applies to managers, operational or technical experts or similar roles who are required to liaise with the internal or external customer and to investigate, evaluate and innovate to achieve agreed product and process specifications. The specifications will reflect decisions for ‘improved’ outcomes in direct, indirect and/or intangible sustainability impact.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSS015044 Design sustainable product or process |
Element: |
1. Negotiate product parameters for low sustainability impact |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Consult with customer to determine apparent need and desired function and features of product |
Element: |
2. Develop sustainable product design and production design options |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify resource options suitable for product parameters |
Element: |
3. Develop product and production design |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop product design specifications with input from specialists and other stakeholders |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements/Performance Criteria
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, through a variety of practical projects, you will explore how designers' approach and embrace the practice of sustainability. What materials, manufacturing methods and techniques can we employ to ensure best practice in an era where we have to change how we do things.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topic | Assessment / Learning activities |
| Week 1 | Orientation | |
| Week 2 |
Course Introduction Assessment Tasks 1, 2 & 3 Assessment Task 1 - Hand out |
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| Week 3 |
Designing with Sustainability Module 1 |
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| Week 4 |
Presentation Assessment Task 1 _Review |
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| Week 5 |
Assessment Task 1 _Review Assessment Task 2 - Hand out |
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| Week 6 | Module 2 | |
| Week 7 | Presentation |
Assessment Task 1- Due |
| Week 8 | Assessment Task 3 - Hand out | Assessment Task 2- Due |
| Week 9 | Module 4 |
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| Week 10 | Module 5 | |
| Week 11 | Guest Presenter | |
| Week 12 | Module 6 |
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| Week 13 | Module 7 | |
| Week 14 | Assessment Task 3 - Review | |
| Week 15 | Presentations/Discussions | Assessment Task 3 Due |
| Week 16 | Student Feedback and Consultation |
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will need to refer to CANVAS as teaching resources may vary according to teaching schedule and task requirements.
Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.
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.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software.
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
Study Support
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support
RMIT Library.
You will also have access to the library resources.
Among 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.
RMIT Library has produced the following:
subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
https://rmit.libguides.com/alldesign
Overview of Assessment
Assessments will be held throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess your performance and the application of your knowledge and skills and may include practical tasks, project,direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques,written and/or oral questioning and discussions to assess your knowledge and understanding of this unit.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher for each assessment task.
Assessment Task 1: Product Process Improvement
Due: Week 7*
Assessment Task 2: Knowledge Assessment
Due: Week 8*
Assessment Task 2: Product Process Improvement two
Due: Week 15*
*Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
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.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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
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.
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.
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
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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