DESN3000

Visual Communication: Forms & Functions

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Investigates the range of visual communication modes. Research into analysis of particular forms and their functions is undertaken and presented in a form appropriate to a career in professional practice and/or further academic study.

Objectives On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1 critically analyse relevant modes of visual communication
2 present considered opinion and information in a professional form
3 articulate conceptual and theoretical visual communication issues to a professional level.
Content Topics will be selected from:
1 visual communication forms and function - past and present
2 contemporary professional practices
3 future practice possibilities
4 professional/academic writing
5 research methodology
6 resume and interview preparation
7 design presentation and articulating the design process
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge DESN1470 and DESN2030.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Presentations - Individual
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for DESN3000