APPLIED DESIGN 4

VPA2AD4

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Applied Design 4 extends a wide range of skills and knowledge in digital technologies using software and platforms appropriate to website development. This subject consolidates proficiencies in the creative use of essential digital tools and design thinking to the professional practice of communication for real-time digital presentation. Industry based briefs extend the investigations to a broad range of practical experiences in preparing graphics suitable for the production of contemporary digital media.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Morris

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - 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: CORE subject for ABCAB (Graphic Design) and ABCAM (Graphic Design)

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

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Apply effective visual communication through considered typographic and image design for web development.

Activities:: Case studies. Workshop, lecture. Blog posts to showcase research and examples of own work.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

02. Consolidate skills and knowledge in 2D imaging, illustration and animation for different platforms.

Activities:: Workshop, lecture. Rationale writing and shared concepts. Blog posts to showcase research and examples of own work.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Exercise creative design thinking and problem solving for industry based practice outcomes.

Activities:: Peer review, interactions. Blog posts to showcase research and examples of own work.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul 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.

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
Animated logo for business or community organisation (1200 word equ)	30	01, 03
Talking typography- bring type alive with animated storytelling (1500 word equ)	40	01, 02, 03
"Choose your own adventure#- Interactive Animation student directed project (1200 word equ)	30	01, 02, 03

Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Day