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

1. Demonstrate an informed knowledge of concepts fundamental to visual communication design.
2. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of design fundamentals, inclusive of the elements and principles of design.
3. Communicate using the terminology specific to visual communication design.
4. Critically evaluate examples of visual communications in the context of digital media.
5. Recognise the relationship between traditional & design media design.
6. Devise and produce design solutions for specific digital media problems.
7. Describe new and emerging directions for visual communication in the context of digital media.
8. Demonstrate an applied knowledge of computer hardware and software specific to this course.

Topics may include:
- Elements and principles of design
- The Design Process
- Vector and pixel based imagery
- Fundamentals of interactive screen based interface design
- Visual Language
- Creative Problem Solving
- Trends in professional Visual Communication Design.
- Future Directions for Visual Communication Design.

DESN6440 - Interactive Multimedia and Design
and
DESN6300 - Introduction to Multimedia Design and Effective Communication

DESN6350 replaces DESN6300 and DESN6440. Students who have passed DESN6300 and DESN6440 cannot count DESN6350 for credit. Students who have failed DESN6300 or DESN6440 should enrol in DESN6350.

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Students are expected to have at least a basic level of computer literacy commensurate with a Postgraduate level of study. This will include basic competency with the use of 'Office' style applications (word processing, presentation and spreadsheet) and internet/web browsers.

Distance Learning : IT Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Email Discussion Group
Lecture
Experience Based Learning
Computer Lab

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term