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DESN2320

Screen Based Visual Communication

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013

Building upon the fundamental skills and knowledge associated with design principles and visual communication technology, this course challenges students to produce design solutions in a context of current and emerging digital technologies. With a particular focus on screen-based design context, students will examine the application of traditional design principles and creative problem solving strategies to the interface associated with digital media devices.

Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe new and emerging directions for visual communication in the context of digital media.
2. Devise and produce design solutions for specific digital media problems.
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of usability and interaction design principles.
4. Critically evaluate examples of visual communication in the context of digital media interface design.
5. Communicate using the terminology specific to visual communication digital media.
6. Demonstrate an applied knowledge of computer hardware and software associated with visual communication technology.
Content
Topics will include:
- Fundamentals of web usability and interface design.
- Design production for multiple delivery formats.
- Principles of screen based interactivity.
- Pixel and vector based imagery.
- Fundamentals of digital asset and project management.
- Contemporary trends in visual communications design.
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
DESN1150 - Visual Communication Principles 2, DESN1300 - Visual Communication Technology, DESN1470 - Design Process.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Student Projects
Studio
Computer Lab
Assessment Items
Journal
Projects
Quiz - Class
Contact Hours
Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for DESN2320