Advanced Computer Practice for Design

Course aim

To develop students’ ability in the use of and interaction between design and illustration computer graphics software programs for visual communication design production so as to interpret and translate ideas and information into digital format suitable for reproduction and output.

Course content

Methods of graphic, typographic and idea generation using computer graphics software for production. Analysis and interpretation of briefs, copyright, sourcing material and assembly of digital artwork to production-ready stage. Compatibility, transfer and interaction between graphics software packages across the Macintosh platform used in design production. Technical processes, proofing and preparation of work to specifications suitable for reproduction and output.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GRAP 1018	Computer Graphics and Imaging for Design

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 6 weeks
Computer Practical	4 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	1 hour x 6 sessions
Computer Practical	6 hours x 10 days

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

Assessment

Design and artwork for illustration based prepress, Design and artwork for typographic and image based prepress , Digital journal documenting research into industry and technical specifications

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.