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305780 (v.1) Visual Communication Practice 392


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

9873 (v.6) Design Technology 392

Syllabus:

Practical and contextual aspects of professional practice in design, including the development of professional practice notes. Advanced techniques in visual communication are covered in workshops to each specific design specialism within visual communication - Creative Advertising, Graphic Design, Design Photography and Illustration.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to - Develop design strategies, perform basic design industry analysis and develop professional practice systems and procedures.

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:

Bauman, Z. (1993). Postmodern ethics. Oxford, UK, Blackwell. Bowie, G.L. Michaels, M.W. and Solomon, R.C. Eds. (1992), Twenty questions: An introduction to philosophy. Orlando, Florida, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Burr, J.R., and Goldinger, M. Eds. (1988), Philosophy and contemporary issues. 5th ed. New York, Macmillan. Christians, C.G., Fackler, P.M. and Rotzoll, K.B. (1995), Media Ethics: Cases and Moral Reasoning. 4th ed. New York, Longman. Downing, J. Mohammadi, A. and Sreberny-Mohammadi, A. (1995), Questioning the Media: A Critical Introduction. 2nd ed.Thousand Oaks, CA, Sage Publications. Greenwood, M. and Luttropp, J. (2001), Graphic Design and Production Technology. California, USA, Prentice Hall.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Active participation in lectures and tutorials and participation in class discussions and reviews 10%. Completing and passing the required production workshop 50%. Written report (2500 words) 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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