Contemporary Graphics and Illustration

Course aim

To integrate the history, theory and social contexts of design with design studio practice.

Course content

A survey of historical and ideological aspects of contemporary 2D design areas; the relationship between image, text and historical/political/social changes; identification of current influences on the making of Visual Communication Design; integration of design theory with design studio practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GRAP 1023	Design, Culture and Society 1
VSAR 1102	Reading Visual Culture: Design History and Theory

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 3 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Learning log/Journal, Tutorial Presentation

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.