vpa2ad4 applied design 4
APPLIED DESIGN 4
VPA2AD4
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Through assigned projects, students will be able to develop a wide range of essential skills in the area of digital technology. All projects will be taken to laser printing, some projects will be taken to film output in preparation for print. Scanning, re-screening, image manipulation, layers, clipping paths, file management and proofing are essential skills to be mastered in this subject.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeoff Hocking
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites VPA2AD3
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 | Fresh ideas in Photoshop | Recommended | Evans, P. 1998 | F AND W PUBLISHING |
| Readings | Mastering Photoshop CS3 for print design and production, | Recommended | Locascio, T. 2007 | WILEY |
| Readings | QuarkXPress book, | Recommended | Blatner, D. and Taub, 1994 | 4TH EDN, PEACHPIT PRESS |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeoff Hocking
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Design for pre-press: Work & turn CD pack | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
| Design to cutting form:Box construction.Product photography and application to 6-steps ads. | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
| Digital essay presentation: Design matters. Powerpoint presentation and hard copy. | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
| Digital technique: Illustrator/Photoshop/Indesign Magazine Cover | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
| Digital technique: Photoshop/Acrobat Deconstruction of an advertisement. Six-steps process. | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNeil Fettling
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Design for pre-press: Work & turn CD pack | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
| Design to cutting form:Box construction.Product photography and application to 6-steps ads. | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
| Digital essay presentation: Design matters. Powerpoint presentation and hard copy. | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
| Digital technique: Illustrator/Photoshop/Indesign Magazine Cover | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |
| Digital technique: Photoshop/Acrobat Deconstruction of an advertisement. Six-steps process. | (800 word equivalent) | 20 |