DESN1121
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to key experimental image making techniques commonly used in visual communication practices including illustration, graphic communication and animation. Students will investigate new image-making forms, techniques, technologies and visual strategies trough research, conceptualisation, execution and presentation of visual ideas.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Outline and employ digital, analogue and hybrid image-making processes
2. Manipulate the design elements of images and apply them to design tasks using common design principles
3. Apply iterative ideation with technical competency to achieve design outcomes.
4. Interpret and explain design research findings and apply them to their design practice
Content
- design processes, visual research, ideation and conceptualisation
- innovation and experimentation for image-making
- digital, analogue and hybrid image-making techniques
- the translation of visual concepts into design outcomes
- modes of representation
- creative technologies in design image-making
- copyright and design authorship
Assumed knowledge
DESN1011
Assessment items
Portfolio: Portfolio
Project: Project
Online Learning Activity: Online Learning Activity
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 7
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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