Course Title: Create visual design components
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: VART6470C
Course Title: Create visual design components
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4431 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Ellen Pan-Florissen
Course Contact Phone: +61399254759
Course Contact Email: ellen.pan-florissen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Adam David
adam.david@rmit.edu.au
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create visual designs for interactive media components that can be integrated into a range of media products.
It applies to individuals who generate and assess ideas to create visual design components in response to specifications under supervision in a team environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADIG304 Create visual design components |
Element: |
1. Clarify work requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clarify visual design components required in the project brief, in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Identify project timelines and discuss factors that may determine or affect visual design concepts 1.3 Clarify, in discussion with relevant personnel, the target user or audience, and determine format and delivery platform |
Element: |
2. Generate and assess ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research media products, designs, images, artwork and other creative sources that may inspire visual design ideas 2.2 Develop a range of visual design ideas that are technically feasible, respond to project specifications and provide creative solutions to design issues 2.3 Present and review visual design ideas with relevant personnel |
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3. Develop design concept |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Experiment with traditional and digital methods to create required visual design components 3.2 Explore a range of typographical and visual design elements to create components 3.3 Evaluate initial design ideas with relevant personnel to select final design concept 3.4 Confirm design concept complies with copyright laws 3.5 Check output format meets delivery platform requirements 3.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time |
Element: |
4. Produce components |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Develop components based on the final design concept using various design techniques 4.2 Apply visual design principles and communication principles to produce components that have high visual impact 4.3 Save components in an appropriate format according to project specifications |
Element: |
5. Finalise visual design components |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Review visual design components against design and technical specifications 5.2 Discuss and confirm additional requirements or modifications with relevant personnel, and make amendments as required 5.3 Save and archive visual design components using industry or enterprise naming conventions and version control protocols |
Learning Outcomes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify work requirements
2. Generate and assess ideas
3. Develop design concept
4. Produce components
5. Finalise visual design components
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
• 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
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
Teaching Schedule
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Final Class
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Plunkett, Drew. 2014. Drawing for Interior Design Second Edition. Second edition. London: Laurence King Publishing. |
1780671776 |
Spankie, Ro. 2018. Drawing out the Interior. First ed. Lausanne: AVA Publishing SA. |
1350088862 |
Harkins, Michael. 2018. Basics Typography 02 : Using Type . First ed. Lausanne: AVA Publishing SA. |
9782940447275 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Task 1 - Knowledge
Task 2 - Research and develop visual design components
You will need to achieve satisfactory in all the assessments to be deemed competent in this course.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Quiz Due Week 7
Assessment Task 2: Research and Develop Digital Images Due Week 16
Note: Assessment Task details, marking guides and assessment rubrics for each task are available on Canvas. Additional information and support will be provided in class throughout the semester.
Assessment / Late Submission
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 each Assessment Task. Exceptions will apply for approved ELS plans, an application for Special Consideration, or if an approved Extension of Time is in place before the task’s due date.
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 the relevant assessable work.
Please see the following access for the details on applying for an 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-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
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 your work not demonstrate all competencies relevant to the Assessment Task, you may be asked to revise and resubmit your submission within 2 working days.
Assessment Matrix
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstrations and project work.
It is strongly advised that you attend ALL sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities and maximise your opportunity to be successful in this course.
Canvas
You will use Canvas to access your course content, course updates and announcements, submit assignments, and receive grades and feedback:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student Feedback at RMIT:
You will receive both verbal and written feedback on your Assessment Tasks from your teacher and your peers. This feedback will include suggestions on how you can progress your Assessment Tasks to develop, refine or improve your project outcomes.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT:
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
Please see the following access to the Student Progress Policy website:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Guide to submitting Assessments on Canvas:
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and Academic Integrity.
Please see the following to access more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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
IT Orientation:
It's time to get ready; refer to the following website for more information:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide
Other Information
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
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