Course outline Code: DES215 Title: Graphic Design E Internship / Professional Project Faculty of: Arts and Business School of: Communication and Creative Industries Teaching Session: Session 8 Year: 2015 Course Coordinator: Dr Debra Livingston Room: D1.26 Phone: (07) 5430 1252 Email: dlivings@usc.edu.au 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This advanced course is usually undertaken in the final semester of study. It provides an opportunity to undertake an individual or team project relating to an aspect of Graphic Design which may be a Graphic Design focussed internship or another approved Graphic Design project. Internships must be within a business or other entity deemed by the course co-ordinator to be within an appropriate industry. Individual and team projects must be approved by the course coordinator. 1.2 Course content Work integrated learning Graphic Design development Creative Graphic Design development Innovation in Graphic Design Fulfilling a design brief Understand and manage complete design projects from concept to completion Effective time management in meeting workplace/project course requirements A holistic approach towards communication 2. Unit value 12 units
Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Qualities On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge of the key issues of the Graphic Design industry applicable to their internship or project. Apply problem solving, analytical and research skills to practical work situations. Clearly and effectively communicate design ideas, solutions and concepts at multiple levels, for example with clients, supervisors and co-workers. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others in the workplace. You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: 1 and 2 Knowledgeable 1, 2 and 3 Engaged 2 and 3 Engaged 1, 2 and 3 Engaged Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of pre-requisites, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Nil 4.2 Pre-requisites DES213 and DES214 4.3 Co-requisites Nil 4.4 Anti-requisites ADN270 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills N/A
Page 3 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL) 5.2 Assessment tasks Task No. Assessment Tasks Individual or Group 1 Design Journal A 2 Design Journal B Analytical design journal/report 3 Project participation report Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Individual 35% 1500 words Digital daily journal after 6 full days of placement Individual 40% 1500 word journal First week of the examination period Where should I submit it? Via email to Internship placement/client project Contact Coordinator Assignment box Individual 25 % N/A Week 6 Via email to the Course Coordinator 100% Assessment Task 1: Design Journal A Goal: Through recording your internship/project activities in a daily journal you will demonstrate your initiative to problem solving and your ability to use analytical skills. This assessment will also give you the opportunity to reflect on the knowledge and experience you have gained through completing your graphic design internship. Completing a graphic design internship or a professional project with a client, you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge and gain valuable experience in the industry. A graphic design internship or a professional project with a client can be used as a career exploration tool, or a way to find your niche within the design field. In addition, you ll broaden your overall career opportunities and be able to apply the skills you ve learned in a variety of different settings. Product: Journal Format: To demonstrate initiative, to problem solve and be analytical you are to compile a 1500 word diary-style PDF journal recording day-to-day activities undertaken during the internship/project. You will receive feedback on the journal during a consultation with staff during the third week of your placement/project. The journal should also include design research, process work and/or sound and/or video recordings, of examples of design projects and/or creative works completed during the placement/project. Criteria Note your meetings, your daily tasks, your challenges and successes. Assessment will take account of the accuracy of journal entries: appropriateness of information recorded demonstration of responsibility and accountability for own learning
Page 4 attention to detail and effective writing style effectiveness for purpose of designs and creative outputs Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem Solving Organisation Assessment Task 2: Design Journal B Analytical design journal/report Goal: Product: Format: Criteria To write, design and provide an in-depth insight into your internship/professional project experience. An internship or working on a client project has intentional learning goals and a final report/presentation needs to reflect actively on the industry experience, such as observation, reflection, evaluation and self-assessment. Analytical report You will write and graphically design a 1500 word analytical report/presentation, using the graphic design layout software, InDesign, which critically evaluates positive and negative aspects of the internship placement or other project and your own performance. The report should include final design outcomes and address five or six of the University s graduate qualities: to be critical and creative thinkers, to be ethical, to be empowered, to be engaged, to be knowledgeable and if possible, to be sustainabilityfocused. Evidence that you have: Developed an advanced level of knowledge of the key issues of the Design industry applicable to your internship or project; Thought about how to apply skills, knowledge and understandings gained in the Computer-based Design program in a workplace or through development of a specific project; Learned to apply and build on skills developed in on-campus courses to specific workplace/project environments; Interacted with clients, audiences and communities and have understood and respected their diverse needs; Effectively communicated design ideas, solutions and concepts at multiple levels, for example with clients, supervisors and co-workers; Demonstrated initiative, creativity, common sense, and problem solving, and have been enterprising and persistent; Have valued and learned from the experience gained in this internship. Skill assessment level Generic skill assessed Organisation Communication Collaboration
Page 5 Assessment Task 3: Project participation report Goal: To organise, to work collaboratively, to understand how to apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt and to apply these skills in a workplace or professional project environment. In order to demonstrate learning and measure experience this assessment is based on an evaluation of your participation in the internship/project and how well you applied the knowledge, skills and understanding acquired in earlier courses in this degree program, plus your ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional environment. Product: Checklist report Format: The assessment will be based on a checklist completed at the end of the internship/project by the tutor; in the case of individual or group projects and for an internship the course coordinator in consultation with your internship supervisor. You will be given a copy of the evaluation checklist at the commencement of the internship. Criteria Demonstration of an advanced level of knowledge of the key issues of the Graphic Design industry applicable to your internship or project. Application of problem solving, analytical and research skills to practical work situations. Clearly and effectively communicate design ideas, solutions and concepts Demonstration of responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others in the workplace. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Organisation Collaboration Communication 5.3 Additional assessment requirements SafeAssign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via SafeAssign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.
Page 6 Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours Over the 6 weeks of the Semester, completion of at least 13 hours of placement, internship or project and periodic meetings with the supervisor as required. 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 2 6.3 Course activities Teaching What key concepts/content will I Week / learn? Module What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities The internship can be completed during weeks 1-6 of the Semester Participation in an internship or project as arranged between the student, project/industry supervisor and Course Co-ordinator. Whether an internship or project, students must complete the equivalent of at least 13 full working days in industry placement(s) or project work. For group or individual projects, Lab 43 is assigned for studio work. Your tutor will mentor your progress and give you feedback on your project. All interviews or meetings with clients need to be conducted in Lab 43, for insurance purposes and your tutor will attend these. Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. Internship or project with one-to-one supervision by industry professionals and university staff. Work individually or in teams, internships and client projects as required. Research industry organisations. 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) N/A 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements N/A
Page 7 7.4 Risk management It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable to your host organisation. As part of your introduction at your host organisation you are required to undergo a WH&S induction 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Student Life and Learning provides additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 1226 or Email: StudentLifeandLearning@usc.edu.au 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching 10. Faculty specific information LOCATING JOURNAL ARTICLES If you have been notified that the journal articles in this course are available on e-reserve, use the on-line library catalogue to find them. For journal articles not on e-reserve, click on the "Journals and Newspapers" link on the Library Homepage. Enter the journal title e.g. History Australia, then search for the volume and issue or keyword as needed. ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEETS The Faculty of Arts and Business assignment cover sheet can be found on Blackboard or on the USC Portal at: Faculty of Arts and Business (Students) > Forms. It must be completed in full identifying student name, assignment topic, tutor and tutorial time. This must be attached securely to the front of each assessment item prior to submission. Claims of loss of assignments will not be considered unless supported by a receipt. HELP: If you are experiencing problems with your studies or academic work, consult your tutor in the first instance or the Course Coordinator as quickly as possible. DIFFICULTIES: If you are experiencing difficulties relating to teaching and assessment you should approach your tutor in the first instance. If not satisfied after that you should approach in order your Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator then Head of School. General enquiries and student support Faculty Student Centre Tel: +61 7 5430 1259 Fax: +61 7 5430 2859 Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au