Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: GRAP6356C
Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
Important Information:
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School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.com
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sue Robinson
Samantha Nguyen
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 this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach / studio-based delivery.
On campus class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
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
| 1 (1) |
Overview of course. Elements + Principles of 3D Design activity Inspiration in the design process Discuss resources. |
Elements + Principles of 3D Design activity, individual and pairs. |
| 1 (2) |
Workshop activity - Paper in bays Exercise 1 - Elements + Principles of 3D. Discuss Assessment Task 1 (AT1). |
Workshop activity - working with materials and documenting. Compulsory WIP 1 |
| 2 (1) |
Creating form from 2D sketches. Abstract drawing to 3D forms. Exercise 2 - Mind Maps. Moving from 2D to 3D. 5 Forms 3D drawing. Discuss requirements for next session Exercise 3 - Slotted Model. |
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| 2 (2) |
Exercise 3 - Slotted Model. Make slotted model. Draw your slotted model. Finalise slotted model and drawings. Photograph slotted model. Part A questions. |
Exercise 3 - Upload image of final slotted model to discussion board on canvas. Compulsory WIP 2 |
| 3 (1) |
Making quick models. Discuss why we use them. Exercise 4 - Dog models. |
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| 3 (2) |
Make your first dog model. Gather feedback and reflect. Create another 2 dog models. |
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| 4 (1) |
Exercise 5 - Concepts Create 3 concepts from your dog model/s. Begin researching the themes. Refine your model/s. |
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| 4(2) |
Discuss Assessment Task 3 (AT3). Human scale for models. Continue working on concepts. |
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| 5 (1) |
Presentation boards intro Assessment Task 2 (AT2) introduction and discussion. Continue working on concepts. |
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| 5(2) |
Presenting your 3 concepts. Receive and provide feedback on the 3 concepts. Review and check you have all parts of your process folio included for AT1. AT1 submitted to canvas. |
AT1 due |
| 6 (1) |
Exercise 6 - Multi View Drawings. Create a series of multi view drawings. Obtain feedback and write a reflection including pros and cons. Submit AT3 to canvas at the end of this session. |
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| 6(2) |
Exercise 7 - Refine your Final Concept. Create scaled model. Tools and equipment for model making. Continue working on AT2. |
AT3 due |
| 7 (1) |
Exercise 8 - Presentation Finalise AT2 Final Concept Presentation |
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| 7 (2) |
AT2 Presentations to Peers
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AT2 due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
3D design basics Edition First edition. Creator Fullmer, Donna Lynne, author. Publication date 2020 Publisher New York : Bloomsbury Publishing |
978-1-5013-7172-1 (online) 978-1-6090-1 |
Other Resources
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Title 3D design basics Edition First edition. Creator Fullmer, Donna Lynne, author. Publication date 2020 Publisher New York : Bloomsbury Publishing Identifier ISBN : 1-5013-7172-X ISBN : 1-60901-098-1
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is project based.
Assessment Tasks
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.
They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.
These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.
Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.
AT1 3D models - Due Week 14 (Week 5 session 2)
AT3 Knowledge Report - Due Week 15 (Week 6 session 2)
AT2 Process folio & presentation - Due Week 16 (Week 7 session 2)
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas
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.
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.
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
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