ACG103 - Design Skills
Unit details
Year | 2018 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne) |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit chair: | Joel Zika |
Prerequisite: | Nil |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | Nil |
Contact hours: | Trimester 1: 1 x 1 hour class per week, 1 x 2 hour seminar per week Trimester 3: Intensives - 3 x 1 hour class & 3 x 2 hour seminar in weeks 3-5, 2 x 1 hour class and 2 x 2 hour seminar in week 6 |
Content
This unit introduces students to the digital tools necessary for visual communication design through a combination of practical skills and theory exploring the design elements and principles. Students will be introduced to the Adobe imaging suite. Consideration will be given to the theoretical concepts and implications of digital technology as they relate to art and design processes. Techniques include digital mark making, graphic illustration, design elements and principles, creative thinking and layout explored through practical projects.
Assessment
Design Project, 30%
Research Project, 30%
Design Project, 40%
Unit Fee Information
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