Course Title: Source and apply design industry knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: GRAP6372C
Course Title: Source and apply design industry knowledge
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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.
This unit of competency covers evaluating and participating in design industry networks to learn from others and develop networks which may assist with the progressing of own initiatives. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: jennifer.crowley@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dellwyn Apted
Nominal Hours: 20
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
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update general knowledge of the design industry based on problem solving, aesthetics, materials and processes appropriately used within the design industry. It involves researching information on different features of the industry, applying it to one’s own work practice, and remaining up-to-date on industry practices.
It applies to individuals who work under supervision and support the professional design process such as evaluating the nature of design.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADES304 Source and apply design industry knowledge |
Element: |
1. Source and apply information on the structure and operation of design industry |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and analyse information on the design industry and professional design practice 1.2 Inform own design practice and work using knowledge of the design industry 1.3 Obtain information on employment obligations and opportunities in the design industry 1.4 Apply knowledge of employment obligations and opportunities within day-to-day work activities |
Element: |
2. Seek information on new design technology |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify sources of information on new technology affecting different areas of design practice 2.2 Investigate applicable technologies to assist required work performance |
Element: |
3. Update industry knowledge |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update knowledge of the design industry and monitor current issues of concern to the industry 3.2 Share updated knowledge with colleagues and peer group as required, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities |
Element: |
4. Apply information on ethical and legal work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Source information on ethical and legal work practices in the context of design 4.2 Share updated knowledge on ethical and legal work practice in day-to-day work activities |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements and this unit.
This unit requires established knowledge & skills from specialised design units in your foundation year of study.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources.
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.
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
Teaching Schedule
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WEEK
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CONTENT:
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Assessment Due Dates |
1 |
Course overview Include assessment tasks overview
Evaluate, Discuss & Identify Industry Networking Opportunities
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GRAP6372C Briefing: AT1 Briefing: AT2
VART6488C Briefing: AT1
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2 |
The “How To” Prepare for Industry Networking Participation
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3 |
Prepare an e-Portfolio
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4 |
Prepare an e-Portfolio
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GRAP6372C AT1 Part A due |
5 |
Business 101
Presentation & Follow-ups |
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6 |
No Class - Anzac day
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7 |
Identify & Discuss Business Opportunities or Ideas with others
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8 |
Share best practice in Evaluating & Participating in Networking Opportunities |
GRAP6372C AT1 Part B due Briefing VART6488C AT2 |
9 |
Evaluate and Selects Creative Presentation options
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GRAP6372C AT2 Part A & C due |
10 |
Plan presentation of work
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VART6488C AT1 due
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11 |
Create presentation
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12 |
View and update presentation
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13 |
Students Presentation Week - VART6488C AT2 Part 1
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VART6488C AT2 Part 1 due |
14 |
View and update presentation
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15 |
Students Presentation Week - VART6488C AT2 Part 2
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VART6488C AT2 Part 2 due |
16 |
Final Submission Day |
GRAP6372C AT2 Part B due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will be project based.
Assessment Tasks
This unit is co-delivered with:
VART6488C Presenting Creative Work (CUAPPR503)
Week 4 - AT1 - Part A
Week 8 - AT1 - Part B
Week 9 - AT2 - Part A + C
Week 16 - AT2 - Part B
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
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 the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
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 your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for 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 it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is 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 be successful in this course.
Canvas
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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.
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 to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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