Course Title: Research global design trends
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: GRAP5370C
Course Title: Research global design trends
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6155 - Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Course Contact: Julia Makin
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5175
Course Contact Email: Julia.makin@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and critically evaluate global design trends. The focus is on research and analysis of information and ideas at a complex level, plus the evaluation and extension of the individual’s professional skills.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES602 Research global design trends |
Element: |
1 Research design trends |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse and select formal and informal research strategies to source information on global design trends 1.2 Identify and explore new and alternative sources 1.3 Evaluate the credibility of information gathered and ensure research scope is sufficiently broad |
Element: |
2 Analyse design trends to inform own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use information to challenge and extend own perspectives and ways of thinking 2.2 Examine and assess implications and consequences of design trends on own work 2.3 Use critical analysis to identify creative or commercial opportunities presented by emerging trends and technologies 2.4 Develop systems to identify and respond to future opportunities |
Element: |
3 Develop and articulate positions and ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop substantiated positions and ideas on global design trends 3.2 Generate informed discussion, debate and critical analysis with peers and colleagues 3.3 Use debate and feedback to challenge and refine own positions |
Element: |
4 Extend own design skills |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Proactively identify and use opportunities presented by research to extend own design skills 4.2 Re-evaluate and refine approaches to work in the context of current and emerging trends 4.3 Use practice, discussion and ongoing evaluation to continuously improve skills |
Learning Outcomes
Students will attain current and comprehensive knowledge of global design trends to inform their own organisation.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience. Students will participate in a combination of group and individual learning activities. These activities will be provided through a combination of face to face teacher/student deliveries plus classroom work time. Additional learning activities will also be provided to students to complete outside of timetabled time.
Teaching Schedule
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete this course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
| Week | Weekly Readings and Activities | Assessment |
Week 1 |
Orientation Day |
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Week 2 |
Group project Design Methodologies: Brainstorming, Observation |
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Week 3 |
The Wallet Project Wicked Problems Design Methodologies: Artifact Analysis, 5 Whys |
Exercise 1 - The Wallet Project Students to upload solution as a jpeg to Canvas |
Week 4 |
Methodologies: Affinity Diagram , Sticky notes |
Assessment 1 Due. |
Week 5 |
Methodologies: Case studies Studio: Research and Discussion |
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Week 6 |
Studio: Research and Discussion | |
Week 7 |
Studio: Research and Discussion | |
Week 8 |
Body Storming, Design empathy, Story telling | Exercise 2A - Work In Progress due. |
Week 9 |
Body Storming, Design empathy, Story telling | |
MID SEMESTER BREAK |
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Week 10 |
Studio work | |
Week 11 |
Studio work | |
Week 12 |
Studio work | |
Week 13 |
Studio work | |
Week 14 |
Studio work | Assessment 2A - Due |
Week 15 |
Presentations | Assessment 2B - Due |
Week 16 |
Assessment feedback | |
Week 17 |
Resubmissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All resources will be available in CANVAS.
Additional online resources -
- Canva – www.canva.com
- Design Kit – www.designkit.org
Overview of Assessment
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- conduct research on a complex range of design issues, trends and ideas
- document the analysis, critique and synthesis of complex sources to develop own positions and ideas
- use opportunities to refine own design skills.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- describe broad global design trends that apply to all design disciplines
- discuss the business implications/consequences of adopting trends and emergent technologies
- compare and contrast different research methodologies and options
- outline sources of information on global design, design trends and broader references that may inform emerging and innovative design practice
- critique specific current and emerging design technologies and trends (at a global level) in at least one area of design.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the design process field of work and include access to a current and varied range of familiar and unfamiliar information sources.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 - Journey Map
Instructions
You are required to visualise the information you have gathered over the pass 3 weeks and create a dynamic
A3 portrait poster that presents your discoveries and insights to us.
Part A: Fork in the Road
Students are required to demonstrate their understanding of the principles and methods of design thinking, by creating an A3 poster. Students must read the article, The future of design: When you come to a fork in the road, take it https://www.jnd.org/dn.mss/the_future_of_design.html and reflect on to the following questions, in their poster design: A minimum of 500 words is required.
- Which fork in the road would you take – craft or future? Why?
- What is the intent of design thinking?
- What are the key principles and methods used in this field of practice?
Part B: The Journey
Week 1
What did you learn in week 1 class exercise - show us!
Visualise 3 key things you learnt.
Week 2
What did you learn in week 2 class exercise - show us!
Visualise 3 key things you learnt, plus
present 3 design thinking research tools you find interesting, tell us what the tool is,
why it is used, and how would you foresee this being applied when creating a communication strategy?
Week 3
What did you learn in week 2 class exercise - show us!
Visualise 3 key things you learnt, plus
present 3 project case studies you have been inspired by.
Use visual examples of this and respond to the following questions.
What is the project title?
What is the project challenge.
What is the project outcome?
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What
You are required to create a visual impression of the information you have gathered over the pass 3 weeks.
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Part A: You are required to read The future of design: When you come to a fork in the road, take it https://www.jnd.org/dn.mss/the_future_of_design.html and answer the supplied question. (minimum 500 words), (not including appendices or reference list). You can use a variety of supporting evidence and
research methods, including primary and secondary research.
Part B: All weekly elements have been addressed visually. You can use icons, images, illustrations to visualise your journey – be creative! Please ensure any visuals that are not created by yourself are referenced
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Conditions for assessment
You are required to create a visual impression of the information you have gathered over the pass 3 weeks.
- Part A: You are required to read The future of design: When you come to a fork in the road, take it https://www.jnd.org/dn.mss/the_future_of_design.html and answer the supplied question. (minimum 500 words), (not including appendices or reference list). You can use a variety of supporting evidence and
research methods, including primary and secondary research.
- Part B: All weekly elements have been addressed visually. You can use icons, images, illustrations to visualise your journey – be creative! Please ensure any visuals that are not created by yourself are referenced.
- The Journey Map Poster is to be electronically submitted via Canvas as PDF file.
To achieve a satisfactory result you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily
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Assessment 2
Nike Grind Challenge + Individual Reflection
The design project challenge will be delivered in this final assessment, where students will be exploring the Double Diamond (DD) methods, both in theory and practice.
For this assessment, students will work in teams of up to 4 members as they explore the four stages of the DD method – Discover, Define, Develop and Deliver. Students are encouraged to apply their increasing knowledge of design thinking methods, with the intention they explore ways to deliver a unique and innovative solution.
What
1. Nike Grind Presentation – Group - 8 minute group presentation.
Your final submission will be a professional team presentation sharing with us your teams entire DD Journey.
It must present the following.
- Discover - An introduction to you chosen area of inquiry.
- Define - Your projects brief, the what, the who and the why.
- Develop – Show us your ideas, prototypes, sketches and mood boards. We need to see how far you have pushed your concept. A minimum of 5 examples of your development stage must be presented.
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Deliver – Show us your final idea! Create an artist impression of your concept, plus a user journey map
2. Reflection – Individual – 500 word minimum
Each team member is required to write an individual reflection, to critically reflect on their process and outcomes throughout the project.
The following questions must be addressed
- Describe design thinking – what is it?
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How is this relevant to your own practice? Where would you foresee using design thinking principles in your career?
- What are the key moments of insight you have gained in the project? Here you can refer to particular activities, readings or collaboration.
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Conditions for assessment
You are required to submit the following:
- Nike Grind Presentation – Group. A professional presentation which addresses all project criteria including the Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver sections. 8 minute group presentation. Supplied as a pdf on Canvas.
- Reflection - Individual All questions responded to. Minimum 500 words. Supplied as a pdf on Canvas.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS.
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. No submission without supporting documentation is a DNS (Did Not Submit).
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks.
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Other Information
Late Submission Procedures You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates. If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination. More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Grading & re-submissions
Successful re-submissions will contribute a CAG only (Competency Achieved Grading) result to your overall grade for the course.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying. You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades table:
Graded - CA Competency Achieved
Not Graded - -NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
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