Digital Design Essentials

Course aim

To introduce students to the principles and conventions of design with hands-on design challenges for print media.

Course content

This course encourages experimentation to create professional multi-faceted print publications, including vector and bitmap artwork, through the use of current industry-standard software and technology. Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts and implications of design conventions applied to professional design practice. This will be achieved through the design of multi-faceted publications and through reflective and critical thinking.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture (online)	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Lecture (online)	1 hour x 13 days
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 days
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture (online)	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	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

Concept design, Portfolio, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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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.