DESN 2006 Graphic Design: The Professional Context

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Credit Points 20

Legacy Code 102270

Coordinator Leo Robba Opens in new window

Description In this subject, students begin to situate their graphic design practice within a contemporary professional context. Designers today need to collaborate with colleagues or other professionals, and the majority of graphic design briefs require solutions that converge across a variety of media platforms and two, three or four dimensions. Students will undertake projects that extend their design thinking in these areas. Part of the subject requires students to work as part of a team, to develop content and a solution that engages the audience through a range of different media. Throughout this subject, students continue to extend their visual language, and associated material and digital skills.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Graphic Design Studies

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 20cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Pre-requisite(s) DESN 1007

Assumed Knowledge

120 credit points in 1571 Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) or equivalent.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Applied Project 1000 words 10 minutes 60 N Both (Individual & Group)
Professional Task 3 process milestones plus final design solution 40 N Individual

Teaching Periods