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7846 (v.5) Design Technology 192


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Develop a further understanding of photography and computing. Through a series of exercises and projects students gain specific knowledge and skills in these areas.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Taken photographs, processed the film and made black and white prints. Developed a basic understanding of desktop publishing programs and be able to use a computer for carrying out the design ofa simple publication.

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:

Cohen, S. and Williams, R. (1999), The Non-Designer's Scan and Print Book, CA, USA, Peachpit Press. London, B. and Upton, J. (1998), Photography, 6th ed. New York, Longman. www.digitaltruth.com www.photo.net

Unit Texts:

Weinmann, E. and Lourekas, P. (2000), Photoshop 6 for Macintosh & Windows. CA, USA, Peachpit Press. Cohen, S. (2001), Freehand 10 for Macintosh and Windows, CA, USA, Peachpit Press.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Computing 60%. Photography 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (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  
2004Bentley CampusSummer PeriodY  

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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