308530 (v.1) Com 100 - Information Design

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Area:	Curtin Business School
Credits:	25.0
Syllabus:	The theory of designing information for presentation in different media, focusing on paper-based (posters, newspapers, magazines) and electronic communication media (World Wide Web - ezines, information sites, electronic newspapers, interactive information).
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Describe the major design principles for creating effective messages in both paper-based and electronic media. Produce designs of information in a desktop layout and publishing package, electronic presentation and electronic publishing software. Produce critiques of information designs in both paper and electronic media. Demonstrate how to use browsing and publishing software to both read and publish information created for a range of real-world applications and in different media.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Luha, J. and Luha, J., (2000), Nene Guide to Microsoft Publisher 2000, Perth, Nene Valley Press. Grauer, R.T. and Barber, M., (2000), Exploring Microsoft Office 2000 Professional, New Jersey, Prentice-Hall.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Laboratory Work 5%. Scrapbook 15%. Presentation 20%. Semester Project 30%. Test One 5%. Test Two 10%. Test Three 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.