Course Title: Develop and refine illustrative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: VART6407C
Course Title: Develop and refine illustrative work
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4414 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact: Robin Blood
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683
Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kathy Holowko
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
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to work with a brief to create illustrations through a process of testing design approaches and illustration techniques.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAILL401 Develop and refine illustrative work |
Element: |
1. Interpret briefs for illustrative work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Interpret the specifications of illustration briefs 1.2 Discuss and clarify issues about specifications, parameters and constraints with relevant people as required 1.3 Evaluate client requirements to make decisions about style and content of illustrative work 1.4 Source and evaluate information pertinent to briefs |
Element: |
2. Organise resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Calculate, select and organise equipment, tools and materials based on the requirements of the work 2.2 Set up a safe and efficient workspace 2.3 Prepare, maintain, store and dispose of all resources according to each item's needs and according to workplace procedures |
Element: |
3. Test design approaches for illustrative work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Produce preliminary visual representations that take account of intellectual property requirements 3.2 Identify possible illustrative approaches and establish criteria, in line with the brief, for selecting final approach 3.3 Experiment with different illustrative techniques to test a range of approaches that will best communicate ideas required by the brief 3.4 Evaluate testing processes against criteria and select approach that best meets requirements of briefs 3.5 Critique own work for conceptual success and technical execution and seek feedback, as required 3.6 Refine and accurately document the illustrative approach based on testing processes |
Element: |
4. Produce finished illustrative work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Create illustrations using techniques selected from experimentation and testing, considering and applying elements and principles of design 4.2 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experience with production of own work 4.3 Seek and consider feedback from key people to refine illustrative work as required 4.4 Present finished work within agreed work parameters |
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.
Details of Learning Activities
You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In-session activities will include:
• demonstrations and presentations by teacher
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• review and revision
• peer learning
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out-of-session activities will include:
• independent project based work
• online tutorials and activities
• independent research
• studio practice
• review and revision
Teaching Schedule
This unit CUAILL401 Develop and refine illustrative techniques is co-delivered with CUAACD411 Integrate colour theory and design processes.
WEEK |
SESSION DESCRIPTION |
ASSESSMENT |
Week 1 |
Intro to colour / illust subject by class teacher |
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Week 2 |
Intro to Exercise 1 - Colour collage Part 1 Testing colours Testing and mixing colours (bring your paint and brushes) |
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Week 3 |
Exercise 1 continued - Colour collage Part 2 Colour Harmonies Make swatches and create colour harmonies, get feedback and guidance |
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Week 4 |
Exercise 1 continued - Colour collage Part 2 Colour Harmonies Make swatches and create colour harmonies, get feedback and guidance Create collages and upload submission document to canvas |
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Week 5 |
Complete Colour collage / Intro to Assessment Task 1: Colour Postcards Part 2 Colour Harmonies Part 3 Collage |
Exercises in colour collage due |
Week 6 |
Intro to Assessment Task 1: Colour Postcards Take photographs of the neighbourhood |
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Week 7 |
Get approval for 3 photographs to begin illustrating, print images and create line drawings |
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Week 8 |
Create line drawings |
Feedback required |
Week 9 |
Create ink washes Feedback on first combined illustration |
Feedback required to successfully complete unit |
Week 10 |
Fill out submission document
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Feedback required to successfully complete unit |
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Week 11
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Task 1: Postcard assignment due
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Assessment Task 1 DUE |
Week 12 |
Intro to Assessment 2: Vector Self Portrait Get self portrait photo approved Intro to exercises 1,2,3 |
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Week 13 |
Intro to Exercise 4 |
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Week 14 |
Work on exercises / vector self portrait |
Exercises 1, 2 and 3 due |
Week 15 |
Work on vector self portrait |
Exercise 4 due |
Week 16 |
Work on vector self portrait |
Feedback required to successfully complete unit |
| Week 17 |
Fill in submission document and submit Task 2 assignment - Vector self portrait due |
Assessment Task 2 DUE ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE |
Week 18 |
Assessment week no class |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
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 to the library resources.
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. The University Library has extensive resources for 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 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.
Assessment Tasks
Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Assessment Task 1 - Illustrated Postcards
Due Week 11
Assessment Task 2 - Vector Self Portrait
Due Week 17
At the completion of the course you will be assessed for competency.
Competency-based assessment is as follows:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
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
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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.
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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