Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Workshop: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12682 (v.2) Graphic Communications 111 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | An introduction to the basic computer and photographic processes used to create design visuals. This practical studio-based unit enables non BA (Design) students to better deal with the practical expectations of the School's design minor programs. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Presented in 3 components. Photography component introduces students to black and white photography, processing and printing. Students undertaking the unit will require access to a standard 35mm manual-operating camera. Design Process component introduces students to creative or design process, the procedural set of activities common to almost all design disciplines. Design Computing component introduces students to the digital design studio, Macintosh platform. This component introduces students to industry standard graphic design software packages. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Scanned and manipulated photographic images, set and manipulated type, constructed basic graphics for the purposes of generating design layouts. Shot, processed and printed black and white film.Understood the purpose and procedure of 'design process' and be able to apply it in the context of solving a visual communication problem. |
Field of Education: | 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | BPI Intern'l Group S'pore | Term 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | BPI Intern'l Group S'pore | Term 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | BPI Intern'l Group S'pore | Term 3 | Y | | | | 2004 | BPI Intern'l Group S'pore | Term 4 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK | Term 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK | Term 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK | Term 3 | Y | | | | 2004 | Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK | Term 4 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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