Courses Handbook 2008

306987 v.2 Design Photography Major (Bachelor of Arts (Design))


Introduction

Design photography is a contemporary communication medium and practice that sees the photographer as a designer who is intrinsically linked and capable of managing every part of the design, conceptualisation and production process. Photography is a fieldwitnessing rapid transformation with the advent of new and continually evolving digital image capture and production technologies. These technologies and production processes are key areas of study and investigation within the program, with emphasis on design principles and practice.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
10006 v.3   Design in Context 291 3.0 25.0
303427 v.3   Design Photography (Introduction) 291 3.0 25.0
306956 v.1   Visual Communication 291 4.0 25.0
308439 v.1   Design Typography 291 2.0 12.5
308440 v.1   Design Image Techniques 291 2.0 12.5
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10007 v.3   Design in Context 292 3.0 25.0
303436 v.3   Design Photography (Advanced) 292 3.0 25.0
306959 v.1   Visual Communication 292 4.0 25.0
308443 v.1   Design Typography 292 2.0 12.5
308444 v.1   Design Image Techniques 292 2.0 12.5
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10008 v.3   Design Management 391 2.0 25.0
303451 v.3   Design Photography Specialism 391 3.0 25.0
305779 v.1   Visual Communication Practice 391 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
303454 v.3   Design Photography Specialism 392 3.0 25.0
305780 v.1   Visual Communication Practice 392 3.0 25.0
308447 v.1   Design Methods 392 3.0 25.0
  OR
10010 v.4   Design Reflective Practice 392 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
301551 v.2   Multimedia Design Introduction 291 3.0 25.0
301584 v.2   Internet Design Introduction 291 3.0 25.0
306957 v.1   Graphic Design Practice 291-2 3.0 25.0
306962 v.1   Graphic Design Practice 391-2 3.0 25.0
306968 v.1   Creative Illustration 391 3.0 25.0
306969 v.1   Creative Illustration 392 3.0 25.0
306972 v.1 *   Creative Advertising Design Process 292 3.0 25.0
306973 v.1 *   Creative Advertising Design - Copywriting and Art Direction Workshop 292 3.0 25.0
306975 v.1 *   Creative Advertising Design Practice 391 3.0 25.0
#      Only a selection of optional units will be available each semester
*      Advertising units can only be taken with a creative advertising theory prerequisite
N1      As an alternate to these optional units, students may undertake elective units selected in consultation with their Course Coordinator
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