DESN1031
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides an introduction to the core digital competencies and practices required to work effectively as a visual communication designer through supported self-directed student learning. It commences with generic digital design workflow practices, file management protocols, and an understanding of common visual design software principles and builds foundational skills in digital design and content creation.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify the opportunities and limitations of integrating digital technologies with creative practices and processes.
2. Use industry standard practices and software to produce a digital artefact to specification.
3. Explore digital technologies, tools and services thoroughly to understand their functions and uses.
4. Create, share and showcase digital artefacts with an awareness of audience and purpose.
Content
Generic digital competencies and best practices around the following digital management areas:
- Visual Communication Design computing and maker facilities
- Images
- Colour
- Motion
- Screen
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz x 5
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial Exercises
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Project: Project
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per fortnight for 6 fortnight(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per fortnight for 6 fortnight(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per fortnight for 6 fortnight(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per fortnight for 6 fortnight(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per fortnight for 6 fortnight(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per fortnight for 6 fortnight(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- DESN1031 - Semester 2, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 182.4 KB)
- DESN1031 - Semester 1, 2024 (Newcastle) (PDF, 253.2 KB)
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