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.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Geoff Hocking
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Geoff 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Neil 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 |