Communication Design Studio 2

Course aim

To develop and apply skill and knowledge in typography, graphic and image design and diverse approaches to visual communication. To further develop skills in creative, iterative and critical thinking, in order to respond appropriately to a range of communication design problems and situations.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge to investigate and critique the fundamental aspects of design for communication. Students will practice idea generation and build their skills in visual literacy and design methods to supplement problem-solving skills learnt in first year, integrating the principles of typography with work in studio practice.

Textbook(s)

DCITA, Style Manual: For Authors, Editors and Printers, Current edition, John Wiley & Sons, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GRAP 1020	Communication Design Studio 1
GRAP 1023	Design, Culture and Society 1

Students must have successfully completed 27 units in addition to the courses listed above.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 4 weeks
Online (Lecture)	1 hour x 8 weeks
Studio	6 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Creative work

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.