Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: OART5007C
Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory
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
Kath Deighton
Nominal Hours: 70
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 research, analyse and debate cultural history and theory, and to use those processes to develop individual approaches to creative work.
It applies to individuals working across all cultural sectors. It might also apply to individuals working much more broadly in business and community roles. At this level, the individual mostly works independently, although the research may be guided by others in terms of its scope and objectives.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory |
Element: |
1. Select focus for cultural research |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select focus for research based on own needs and perspectives in consultation with others |
Element: |
2. Conduct critical analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Seek out and compare critical views of others in chosen area of enquiry |
Element: |
3. Discuss cultural history and theory |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop substantiated opinions and ideas about cultural history and theory |
Element: |
4. Develop own practice from research |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Determine potential for integration of research findings into own work |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements/Performance Criteria
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio environment 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
- site visit
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshop for all 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
Week |
Class content |
Submissions |
Week 1 |
- Introduction to the subject including explanation of each of the 2 assignments - Detailed explanation of Exhibition visit report assignment - First quiz question for Exhibition report project - Discussion about what topics would be good for the Product evolution project |
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Week 2 |
- Exhibition visit - Exhibition visit sheet to be given out |
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Week 3 |
- Further clarification of Exhibition visit report requirements - Detailed explanation of Product evolution project - Automata, Industrial Revolution (1750-1850) and Arts & Crafts movement (1880 – 1920) - Second quiz question for Exhibition report project - Students confirm product choices for Product evolution project - Students undertake research on products from Industrial Revolution and Arts & Crafts movement - Students may work on Exhibition visit report assignment |
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Week 4 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Discussion about cultural, technological & socio-political factors that affected the products produced in the time frame - Art Nouveau (1880 – 1910) - Third quiz question for Exhibition report project - Students undertake research on products from Art Nouveau period - Students may work on Exhibition visit report assignment |
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Week 5 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Discussion about cultural, technological & socio-political factors affecting products - Deutscher Werkbund (1917-1931), Bauhaus (1919 – 1933) and De Stijl (1917- 1931) - Fourth quiz question for Exhibition report project - Students undertake research on products from Bauhaus and De Stijl - Students may work on Exhibition visit report assignment |
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Week 6 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Discussion about cultural, technological & socio-political factors affecting products - Fifth quiz question for Exhibition report project - Early modernism (1910-1939), Russian Constructivism - Students undertake research on products from Early Modernist and Russian Constructivist periods |
Task 1: Exhibition report due
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Week 7 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Discussion about cultural, technological & socio-political factors affecting products - Art Deco (1919 – 1940) and Streamlining - Students undertake research on products from the Art Deco period (and in the Streamlining style) |
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Week 8 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Mid-century modernism (1940 – 1959) - Students undertake research on products from Mid-century modernist era |
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Week 9 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Discussion about cultural, technological & socio-political factors affecting products - Cultural revolution and Pop culture (1960-1979) - Students undertake research on products from Cultural revolution & Pop culture period |
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Week 10 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Discussion about cultural, technological & socio-political factors affecting products - Post modernism (1970-2000) and Memphis (1981-1987) - Students undertake research on products from Post-modernist and Memphis periods |
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Week 11 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Discussion about cultural, technological & socio-political factors affecting products - Eco-design (1980s onwards) - Students undertake research on Eco-designed products |
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Week 12 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Discussion about cultural, technological & socio-political factors affecting products - Contemporary design – look up 2 different kinds of designs for your product now – try and identify the influences behind these designs based on your research, comment on any new technology that is incorporated into the designs - Students undertake research on contemporary products |
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Week 13 |
- Students finalise Product evolution project |
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Week 14 |
- Students share images & annotations collected for their product evolution project. - Discussion about cultural, technological & socio-political factors affecting products - Students work on research projects and finalise Product evolution project |
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Week 15 |
- Students work on research projects and finalise Product evolution project |
Task 2: Presentation Discussion. Product evolution project due |
Week 16 |
- Catch up week |
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Week 17 |
- Assessment week [Note – This schedule may alter slightly if needed] |
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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.
Study Support
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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.
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: Exhibition Visit Report
Due Week 6*
Assessment Task 2: Presentation Discussion
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 and CANVAS for each assessment task.
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.
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Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Academic progress - RMIT University
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):
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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.
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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.
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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.
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