ACG103 - Design Skills

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Joel Zika

Trimester 3 Unit Chair:

Joel Zika

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

Trimester 1: 1 x 1 hour Class per week, 1 x 2 hour Seminar per week

In-person attendance requirements:

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

Assessment 1 (Individual) - Design Project - 30%

Assessment 2 (Individual) - Research Project - 30%

Assessment 3 (Individual) - Design Project - 40%

Unit Fee Information

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