Course Title: Develop exhibition concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: LIBR5021C
Course Title: Develop exhibition concepts
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product 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
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
No Pre-requisites needed for this unit.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore potential themes and storylines to inform the overall development of exhibition concepts.
It applies to individuals who explore and develop concepts and ideas for a cultural exhibition, who work autonomously, but in consultation and collaboration with others.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBLIB504 Develop exhibition concepts |
Element: |
1 Establish purpose and objectives of exhibitions |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research characteristics of potential audiences for exhibitions |
Element: |
2 Research exhibition concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research historical, cultural and other influences that impact concept development 2.2 Undertake critical analysis of sources and references to inform concept development |
Element: |
3 Develop and propose concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use information collected to develop and expand ideas and concepts |
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
In this course we will be developing your skills specific to working within the area Exhibition Design. Broadly speaking exhibition design can be divided into two areas - Trade (commercial) and Interpretation (collections based).
You will undertake 3 tasks in the course. Each task will provide insight into the necessary sequence or process that an exhibition concept moves through before being realised and the various skills an exhibition designer needs.
Alongside definite skills like concept, design development and documentation skills there are other skills you will be learning like working with space, introduced structure, working in a team structure, detailing, organising etc.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topic | Readings and Activities | Assessment |
Week 1
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Introduction to course Task 1 - Analyse existing exhibition - issue |
Q&As |
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Week 2
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Visit exhibition | Visit exhibition | |
Week 3
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Studio | ||
Week 4
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Task 1 - Analyse existing exhibition - Presentation | Task 1 - Analyse existing exhibition - Presentation | Task 1 - Analyse existing exhibition - Presentation |
09.08.2019 - OPEN DAY SET UP - No classes | |||
Week 5
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Task 2 - Measure existing space - issue | Q&As | |
Week 6
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Studio | Documentation | |
Week 7
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Studio | Model making | |
Week 8
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Studio | Packaging up submission | |
Week 9
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Task 2 - Measure existing space - Presentation | Task 2 - Measure existing space - Presentation | Task 2 - Measure existing space - Presentation |
Week 10
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Task 3 - Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned designers life & work - Issue | Q&As | |
16.09.2019-27.09.2019 Mid Semester Break | |||
Week 11
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Studio | Concept design | |
Week 12
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Studio | Design development | |
Week 13
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Studio | Documentation | |
Week 14
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Studio | Packaging up submission | |
Week 15
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Task 3 - Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned designers life & work - Presentation | Task 3 - Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned designers life & work - Presentation | Task 3 - Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned designers life & work - Presentation |
Week 16
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Assessment Week | Assessment Week | Assessment Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include developing work for your graduate exhibition. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1_Research & analyse an existing exhibition
Task 2_Measure an existing space
Task 3_Develop concepts for exhibiting your assigned designers life & work
Assessment Matrix
Does the presentation distil and summarise your project development into a final concept both visually and technically |
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Does the presentation communicate your design intentions, key themes and ideas effectively and clearly? |
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Your presentation uses at least one element of animation or video media to enhance the communication of your design and support your presentation |
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Does your presentation utilise a suitable digital tool such as PowerPoint, Prezi, Google slides |
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Allow for a suitable time to discuss and debate ideas, for audience participation and feedback. |
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Be prepared to discuss your design and its components with your classmates and instructors |
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Provide suitable responses to questions regarding your design that demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of your design and/or a direction to follow up. |
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Is the presentation interesting, engaging and supportive of your design |
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Has the presentation been completed within the designated time frame? 5-6 minutes. 6 minutes for questions and discussions |
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Does the presentation distil and summarise your project development into a final concept both visually and technically within the time constraints. |
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Does the presentation effectively communicate your design intentions, key themes and ideas effectively and clearly? Is the oral and visual communication clear and effective. |
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Your presentation uses at least one element of animation or video media to enhance the communication of your design and support your presentation. Is the presentation visually interesting, engaging and supportive of your design |
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Be prepared to discuss your design and its components with your classmates and instructors. Provide suitable responses to questions regarding your design that demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of your design and/or a direction to follow up. Allow for a suitable time to discuss and debate ideas, for audience participation and feedback. |
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Other Information
Teaching schedule may vary according to students and task requirements
Information is correct at time of publishing
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