vpa2ds4 design studies 4
DESIGN STUDIES 4
VPA2DS4
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Design Studies 4 further develops techniques that encourage lateral conceptualisation and application of innovative ideas for the resolution of design media communications. This subject extends the design thinking investigation to a broad range of design applications with specific attention to page and grid layout, corporate style development, promotion design, visual merchandising, display and packaging, photography and print concepts. Project outcomes are developed to an industry presentation visual standard with simulated and/or live briefs throughout the semester. Typographic skills and applications are extended, and projects are consolidated by feed forward critique of project outcomes.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Morris
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites VPA2DS3
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions CORE subject for ABCAB (Graphic Design) and ABCAM (Graphic design)
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Review designs with a view to identifying areas of improvement.
- Activities:
- Analysing activities, reflective activities, self directed activities, studio based learning activities, discussion with peers.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Construct and analyse approaches to manage promotional materials across print and screen based media with confidence.
- Activities:
- Demonstration, self directed activities, discussion, studio based learning activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Develop strategies to effectively manage multiple page design elements and grid structures.
- Activities:
- Demonstration, self directed activities, discussion, studio based learning activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Morris
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindsight: re-vamp of previous design Essay and design diagrams. (2300 word equ) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Idea Starters: Poster, web ad and ticketing. (2300 word equ) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Idea Starters: #Desktop#, 8pg publication design and cover (3000 word equ) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Morris
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindsight: re-vamp of previous design Essay and design diagrams. (2300 word equ) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Idea Starters: Poster, web ad and ticketing. (2300 word equ) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Idea Starters: #Desktop#, 8pg publication design and cover (3000 word equ) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |