Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: GRAP6355C
Course Title: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5381 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Sam Falanga
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254670
Course Contact Email: samuel.falanga@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ben Mastwyk
99254715
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 required.
Course Description
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of two-dimensional (2D) forms.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
Element: |
1 Source information on 2D design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on 2D design 1.2 Evaluate and collate information to build knowledge of 2D design |
Element: |
2 Explore the creative design process for 2D 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 2D forms |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on 2D design 1.2 Evaluate and collate information to build knowledge of 2D design |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio using industry standard tools and resources.
You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class 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 class activities will include:
independent project based work
online tutorials and activities
independent research
studio practice
review and revision
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Focus & Activities |
1 |
Welcome & introduction to course content. Illustrator Bootcamp |
2 |
Vinyl Refresher. Create vector art for vinyl cutting |
3 |
Exercise 1: Display Concepts with Adobe Photoshop Create pixel based montages to mockup realistic design concepts |
4 |
Continued |
5 |
Exercise 2: 3D Store Design Mockup with SketchUp Create realistic mockups of design concepts in 3D to output a range of 2D views |
6 |
Continued |
7 |
Exercise 3: Edit Digital Images With Photoshop Tonal and colour adjustment. Retouching. Understanding resolution |
8 |
Intro to Major Assignment: Industry Portfolio, Print & Online View and Discuss folio example Works to include in folio |
9 |
Major Assignment 2: Industry Portfolio Online, Print & Online Introduction to brief. View folio samples. Research discussion |
10 |
Exercise 4: Folio Mockup Produce draft layout including page titles, descriptions and images. |
11 |
Designing with Adobe Photoshop |
12 |
Folio continued - Build online site with Wix editor |
13 |
Folio continued |
14 |
Folio - Final checks and print output |
15 |
Folio Reviews |
16 |
Folio Reviews |
|
Major Assignment 2: Industry Portfolio Online, Print & Online due 15 Nov |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.
You are advised to look at the Canvas Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
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.
Further resources for the course will be published to https://digitalvm.wordpress.com
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 Visual Merchandising students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising 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 is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills.
Assessment tasks include projects and digital assignments.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to submit each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
MAJOR ASSIGNMENT 1: Industry Portfolio - PRINT - Due Week 16
MAJOR ASSIGNMENT 2: Industry Portfolio - ONLINE - Due Week 16
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved Graded
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 are 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 gain the competency.
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
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time
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.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Submission cover sheet
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 go to Academic Integrity
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