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DESN3000

Visual Communication: Forms & Functions

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 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