vpa1ds1 design studies 1
DESIGN STUDIES 1
VPA1DS1
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
An introduction to the realisation of visual concepts through theoretical consideration of design elements - Composition, Spatial Layout, Scale, Placement, Structure - through the application of basic design elements - colour, texture form and image. Conceptual development is encouraged as links between visual image, text and idea are established through applied projects.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeoff Hocking
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Graphic design basics, | Recommended | Arntson, A. 2007 | THOMSON |
| Readings | The art of color: the subjective experience and objective rationale of colour, | Recommended | Itten, J. , 1961 | REINHOLD PUB. CORP. |
| Readings | The graphic designer's guide to effective visual communication, | Recommended | Knight, C. and Glaser, J., 2005 | ROTOVISION |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeoff Hocking
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Design Basics: Elements 400 word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Design application: Concept poster (800 word equivalent) | 20 | |
| Design application: Packaging (800 word equivalent) | 20 | |
| Design application: Text and layout (800 word equivalent) | 20 | |
| Design basics: Principles (400 word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Design basics: Typographic form (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNeil Fettling
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Design Basics: Elements 400 word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Design application: Concept poster (800 word equivalent) | 20 | |
| Design application: Packaging (800 word equivalent) | 20 | |
| Design application: Text and layout (800 word equivalent) | 20 | |
| Design basics: Principles (400 word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Design basics: Typographic form (800 word equivalent) | 20 |