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DESN1100

Visual Comm Principles 1

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Aims to teach basic visual communication skills, building a knowledge of principles, materials and equipment and an understanding of the visual communication profession.

Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1 demonstrate an understanding of basic design elements and principles;
2 exhibit a developing visual vocabulary;
3 display basic skills in layout, lettering and typography;
4 to communicate using the specific language of the visual communication profession.
5 to safely use, care and maintain art equipment.
Content
1 Strategies for building a visual vocabulary
2 Basic layout
3 Typography and lettering
4 Drawing and illustrative techniques
5 Visual and verbal presentation techniques
6 Basic professional practice
7 Elements and principles.
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Student Projects
Studio
Assessment Items
Projects
Contact Hours
Studio: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for DESN1100