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306960 (v.1) Visual Communication Technology 292


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7760 (v.6) Design Technology 291-1 or any previous version
AND
8750 (v.5) Design Specialism 291 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The work of the semester is presented in four study components: typography, design principles and techniques, photographic imagery and digital rendering. Studio sessions will build upon first semesters work in digital rendering techniques as well as typography, photography and design principles.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A further understanding of the creative potential and principles of typography. Generated convincing visual illustrations. Further developed skills in photographic image acquisition, composition and production.

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:

London, B. and Upton, J. (1998), Photography. (sixth edition). New York, Longman.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Design principles and techniques 25%, Digital rendering 25%, Photographic imagery 25%, Typography 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

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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