Course Title: Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: ENVI5096C
Course Title: Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6152 - Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Alistair Briggs
Course Contact Phone: +61 9925 9446
Course Contact Email: alistair.briggs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ruth Wellington
Nominal Hours: 30
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 required.
Course Description
In this course you will research and incorporate sustainable design practices and knowledge into a communication outcome. This investigation will respond to a brief that requires you to creatively apply industry specific sustainable information, incorporating effective sustainable practice into the solution.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR504 Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice |
Element: |
1 Evaluate environmental sustainability of current practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Assess source of materials used in current practice, taking account of their origin and abundance 1.2 Investigate and evaluate resource use and sustainability issues in current practice 1.3 Identify and evaluate relevant legislation, codes of practice, and national standards that impact on workplace sustainability to ensure compliance 1.4 Analyse and address existing and potential environmental risks and hazards in the workplace |
Element: |
2 Use resources sustainably in own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use sustainable work practices across all areas of activity 2.2 Explore use of alternative sources of materials, including recycled products where possible 2.3 Source and use more sustainable approaches in work, including sustainable materials in preference to materials in short supply 2.4 Maximise use of waste products arising from the creative process 2.5 Monitor and measure use of resources in own practice on an ongoing basis, and make changes that reduce usage where practicable |
Element: |
3 Make sustainable design decisions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate choice and use of materials in design briefs, whether generated by self or others 3.2 Assess impact of user needs and preferences on sustainable design options 3.3 Assess environmental impact of intended production processes 3.4 Determine opportunities to enhance sustainability by asking pertinent questions 3.5 Positively influence the sustainability of design process within scope of own responsibility 3.6 Include explicit reference to sustainability issues in design and production documentation |
Element: |
4 Maintain currency of sustainability issues and options |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Maintain currency of specialised knowledge of sustainability issues relevant to own area of expertise 4.2 Proactively identify sources of information and professional development to build own sustainability skills 4.3 Integrate current and emerging ideas into own practice |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete industry-related projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- guest lectures or site visits
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion and activities
- 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
This course (ENVI5096C - Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice - CUAPPR504) will be delivered in the same weekly session/class as GRAP5373C - Engage in the business of graphic design - CUAGRD601. Each course is assessed separately. Refer to the GRAP5373C course guide and timeline for additional information.
Week |
Learning Program |
Assessment |
1 |
Introduction to Sustainability Assessment Task 1ENV, sustainability discourse.
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4 |
Review and discussion Sustainability Assessment Task 1ENV, sustainability discourse. Discussion topics: |
Notes for Project 1ENV |
9 |
Sustainability discourse and working on Sustainability Assessment Task 1ENV What sustainable materials and processes are available to graphic designers? |
Notes for Project 1ENV |
11 |
Sustainability discourse and working on Sustainability Assessment Task 1ENV Show and tell: |
Review and feedback notes for Project 1ENV |
15 | Finalising Project 1ENV Sustainability Assessment Task DUE May 23 |
Submit assessment task Project 1: Sustainable Graphic Design |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Sustainable Graphic Design, Wendy Jedlicka CCP © 2010 |
ISBN 978-0-470-24670-2 |
Sustainable research by designers, an Anthology, edited by Lisa Graham, © 2011 |
ISBN 978-1-86335-876-7 |
Designing sustainable packaging, Scott Boylston © 2009 |
ISBN 978-1-85669-597-8 |
Other Resources
References/ recommended texts
Recommended Texts
Sustainable Graphic Design, Wendy Jedlicka CCP © 2010 [ISBN 978-0-470-24670-2]
Designing sustainable packaging, Scott Boylston © 2009 [ISBN 978-1-85669-597-8]
Sustainable research by designers, an Anthology, edited by Lisa Graham, © 2011 [ISBN 978-1-86335-876-7]
Website References
www.sustainablepack.org Sustainable Packaging Alliance
www.stateofgreen.com.au Design your Eco life
www.sustainability.vic.gov.au Sustainability Victoria
www.re-nourish.com Re-Nourish Design Sustainability
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site (Canvas) and also for Google Docs and Google Groups via your student Google Account for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. Additional information relating to this will be provided on an ongoing basis.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in the kit list.
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.
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. You will also have access of the library resources.
resources.
The University Library has extensive resources for Graphic Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises and activities. The assessment tasks are:
Sustainable project and checklist.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
This course has one major assignment/project. All coursework must be completed to a satisfactory standard and demonstrate the required learning outcomes. This unit is assessed for Competency only.
Assessment -
DUE WEEK 15 : Project 1ENV Sustainable Graphic Design
Research and investigation into current and emerging sustainable practices for the graphic design industry including: materials and processes, green printing options, etc., that are then applied in the development of a design outcome/s.
The final course results will be indicated as follows:
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
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time
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.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Submission cover sheet
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 go to Academic Integrity
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