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DESN4020

Visual Communication Honours C

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Not available in 2012

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

Enables students to develop the depth of creative and analytical skills necessary for performance at an advanced level. Students are required to display academic and professional skills of a standard necessary for entry to a higher degree program and/or principal roles in industry.

Objectives
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
1 Develop and articulate individual concepts relevant to a studio specialisation
2 Develop appropriate knowledge and skills through research and experimentation
3 Display an ability to self-evaluate studio outcomes
4 Develop professional presentation standards
5 Display an awareness of trends of contemporary professional practice
6 Document practical material in a scholarly manner
7 Demonstrate a command of research skills and methodology appropriate for entry performance in a higher degree.
Content
The content of the program will vary from year to year depending on the number of students, their specific interests and the availability of staff.
Topics may include:
1 research methodology
2 studio skills and techniques
3 professional and practical methodology
4 practical documentation
5 trends of contemporary professional practice
6 design studio work
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Appropriate undergraduate degree at Credit level or above
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Problem Based Learning
Experience Based Learning
Individual Supervision
Integrated Learning
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Studio
Assessment Items
Presentations - Group
Presentations - Individual
Projects
Contact Hours
Studio: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term