Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4414 Certificate IV in Design

Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 65

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.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP5415C

Brunswick Campus

TAFE

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term2 2022,
Term1 2023,
Term2 2023,
Term1 2024,
Term2 2024

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to source information on design history and theory, and to apply that information in the individual’s design work.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUADES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Elements:

1. Collect information on design history and theory

2. Apply information to own area of work

3. Update and maintain knowledge of design trends


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.