Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: GRAP6356C

Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759

Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers;

Michele Meister michele.meister@rmit.edu.au 

Samuel Falanga

sam.falanga@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 50

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 explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of three-dimensional (3D) forms.

 It applies to individuals who work under supervision and apply an understanding of the design process using discretion and judgement.

 No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBDES303 Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

Element:

1 Source information on 3D design

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on 3D design

1.2 Evaluate and collate information to build knowledge of 3D design

Element:

2 Explore the creative design process for 3D forms

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use creative thinking techniques to generate a range of ideas and options

2.2 Use experimentation to explore and challenge a range of different ideas

2.3 Challenge assumptions, reflect on ideas and refine approaches

2.4 Consciously change perspective, and evaluate ideas and situations in new ways

Element:

3 Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 3D forms

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Investigate and reflect on how a particular concept or idea might be communicated in 3D form

3.2 Select materials, tools and equipment relevant to the realisation of the concept or idea

3.3 Apply a creative design process to produce a range of 3D concept realisations

3.4 Reflect on own application of design process and success in communicating the concept or idea

3.5 Seek and obtain feedback from others about the 3D form and its success in communicating the concept or idea

3.6 Present and store concept realisations or samples in a format which takes account of the need for professional presentation and the work’s potential value for future jobs


Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements of this unit for learning outcomes


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in a Virtual studio classroom using industry standard tools and resources. 

You will also be required to undertake independent study.

Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach.

Flexible study allows you to study online by participating in lectures and tutorials via Canvas, our online learning and teaching platform, to ensure continued learning throughout this period. Canvas has been designed so that the learning experience is consistent throughout all your courses.

 

Virtual In-class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations 

• Online research

• Independent project based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice

 

Out-of-class activities will include:

• Online investigation

• Independent project based work

• Gallery/Exhibition visits


Teaching Schedule

 Session   Session content
 1

Introduction to course 

Briefing Task 1 Exploring 3D form

Lecture: Design E&P in 3D context 

 2 Sketching of 3D forms in our surroundings 
 3 Going from 2D to 3D
 4 Dog model and using model to explore ideas./ Studio time
 5 Brainstorming 3x concepts from dog model and collect images
 6 Studio time: submit AT1 – digital portfolio
 7 Briefing AT 3_ knowledge question
 8 Briefing AT2 concept presentation AT3 quiz due 
 9 Studio time
10 Studio time Submit AT2 final concept presentation


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Library support

The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students.

The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design

 

The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian

https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing

 

Study and Learning support

Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments? The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is project based.


Assessment Tasks

AT1 Exploring 3D Form - due session 6

AT2 Concept Presentation - due session 10

AT3 Knowledge Questions - due session 8 

 

Assessment 

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

 

This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.

 

CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment

SEC: Stopped engagement in course

WDR: Withdrawn from course

 

All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.

 

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)


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 of time for your assessable work.


Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments.

 

Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

 

Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

 

Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitable-assessment-arrangements--eaa-

 

If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.


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 be successful in this course.

Canvas

Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback; 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas

Student feedback at RMIT:

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.

The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms

Student Progress Monitoring

Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Submitting Assessments onto Canvas

Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.

Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

IT orientation

It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/it-orientation

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