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DIS2909

Electronic design (6 points)

(A&D)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, student will: 1.recognize the basic set-up and components of a graphics workstation and peripheral devices and display an understanding of industry-standard publishing software; 2.understand the relationship of various software applications for electronic publishing to the design and production of printed material; 3.be able to manage a variety of digital assets associated with an electronic publication (ie. translating and importing native image/graphic files created in other digital imaging applications, format text files, colour management, use typographic style sheets and document specifications); 4.demonstrate efficient organization of text, image assets and the preparation and files for presentation of digital artwork to a bureau; 5.apply visual communication, graphic design and page layout skills to publication projects that emulate advertising industry standards; 6.understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety environment appropriate to this unit of study, particularly those applying to use of computing equipment, access to facilities, and the employment of healthy and safety studio practices.

Assessment: Exercise: 30%. Project: 60%. Journal: 10%.

Contact Hours: 12 hours per week, including: one 1 hour lecture plus 2 tutorial hours and 9 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites: DIS1103


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