DESN4220

Design Honours 1

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Design, Communication and IT

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012

Building on DESN4210, this course will provide students a framework to develop an individual research project in visual communication design. Students will build advanced skills specific to an area of design related to their project and develop an understanding of a specialised area of design.

Objectives

On completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Recognise the role of research-based scholarship within the area of visual communication design.
2. Display an awareness of the current research trends specific to their individual research area.
3. Demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving in the context of their individual research project.
4. Develop an adequate depth of creative, analytical and communication skills necessary for completion of an individual research project.

Content

Topics may include
1. Defining research questions.
2. Analytical and critical evaluation of visual and written material.
3. Visual, oral and written communication skills.
4. Project organisation skills.
5. Work Integrated Learning.
6. Advanced practical and theoretical skills.
7. Consideration of ethical, legal and sustainable practices.
8. OH&S.

Replacing Course(s)

DESN4010

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

DESN4200 and DESN4210

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Integrated Learning
Self Directed Learning
Seminar
Student Projects

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	The submission of a draft project outline of around 10,000 words for a theoretical work, or a draft 3000 word project outline and supporting research for a creative project.
Presentations - Individual	Presentation of draft dissertation / thesis together with an approved project outline.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Seminar: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	Compulsory Program Component: This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design (Honours) program.

Timetables