Design for Publication

Course aim

To develop students' practical computer graphics skills within a professional design practice
framework, develop practical skills required to communicate with the commercial print graphics industry and
produce effective print ready publications.

Course content

Students will further develop and apply their knowledge of design and visual communication principles when
designing print publications, and become familiar with construction, pre-press and communication skills required by the print industry to successfully produce professional publications. Students will use industry standard illustration, image editing and page layout software on industry standard hardware.

Textbook(s)

DCITA 2002, Style Manual: For Authors, Editors and Printers, 6th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Students undertaking this course online will require access to a fast and stable internet connection and a computer capable of running the software required. If students are unsure about computer and software requirements, please contact the course coordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

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

Assessment

Project A, Project B, Research assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.