Courses Handbook 2009

306985 v.2 Illustration Major (Bachelor of Arts (Design))


Introduction

Illustration is both a traditional and contemporary visual communication medium, and professional illustrators find individual creative solutions to visual communication problems. This major focuses on the exploration and development of ideas through theuse of skills and processes from within a wide range of traditional and emerging technologies. It promotes skills required for professional illustration practice and provides a theoretical framework for understanding national and international trends within the design industry.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
10006 v.3   Design in Context 291 3.0 25.0
306956 v.1   Visual Communication 291 4.0 25.0
306964 v.1   Illustration Techniques 291 3.0 25.0
308439 v.1   Design Typography 291 2.0 12.5
308440 v.1   Design Image Techniques 291 2.0 12.5
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10007 v.3   Design in Context 292 3.0 25.0
306959 v.1   Visual Communication 292 4.0 25.0
306967 v.1   Illustration Fundamentals 292 3.0 25.0
308443 v.1   Design Typography 292 2.0 12.5
308444 v.1   Design Image Techniques 292 2.0 12.5
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10008 v.3   Design Management 391 2.0 25.0
305779 v.1   Visual Communication Practice 391 3.0 25.0
306970 v.1   Conceptual Illustration 391 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
305780 v.1   Visual Communication Practice 392 3.0 25.0
306965 v.1   Conceptual Illustration 392 3.0 25.0
308447 v.1   Design Methods 392 3.0 25.0
  OR
10010 v.4   Design Reflective Practice 392 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
N1      Creative Illustration 391, Creative Illustration 392 and Digital Image Design 391 are suggested electives. A list of other suggested electives is available from the Department of Design
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