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7670 (v.4) Design Studio 191


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.5

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 3.5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Visual communication activities in drawing for design, rendering, colour, typography, visual language, perceptions and methods of inquiry to build individual capabilities.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood the rationale for applying formal design concepts and principles. Used formal drawing systems as a means to analyse and create visual representation. Understood past and present influences on Design.

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:

Baggerman, L. (2000), Design for Interaction. USA, Rockport. Bonnici, P. (2000), Visual Language. New York, Rotovision. Brown, T. (2000), Images 25. New York, Rotovision. Communication Arts Illustration Annual 41, July 2000, Vol 42 Number 3, USA, Communication Arts. Graham, D. (1990), Composing Pictures. New York, Van Nostrand. Lukova, L. (2000). Humanizing Design. USA, Lukova Studios.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous 100%. 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:

 Informational  

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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