courses

2960

18 September 2017 20 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2012 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Managing facultyArt, Design and Architecture
Abbreviated titleBVisComm(Hons)
CRICOS code067951K
Total credit points required48
Standard duration of study (years)1 year FT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2960
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9903 1517, email artdes-enquiries@monash.edu or visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Dr Bradley Haylock

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • Full-time study only

Description

This course offers a program of education in the discipline and practice of graphic design or graphic design research and provides students with the opportunity to intensively study an area of specialisation of their own choice.

Outcomes

Students who complete the honours degree of the Bachelor of Visual Communication will, in addition to having met the objectives of the pass degree, have acquired an understanding of research concepts, strategies, and methods, and the skills to apply them in the field of visual communication. Graduates can anticipate that the expertise gained through this course is capable of enhancing their professional opportunities.

Structure

(a.) Graphic design studio projects (30 points)

(b.) One of the following strands:

(i.) Preparation for higher degree (12 points):

  • research methods in art and design
  • research seminar in art and design

(ii.) Professional practice (12 points):

  • design research methods and seminar
  • professional practice and business planning for design

(c.) elective

(d.) Occupational health and safety (0 points), if not previously passed or exempted.

Requirements

All units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

First semester

  • OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 points) - if required
  • VCO4107 Major project (visual communication) part 1 (12 points)
  • TAD4503 Advanced art theory or TAD4523 Design research methods and seminar
  • elective

Second semester

  • VCO4108 Major project (visual communication) part 2 (18 points)
  • TAD4504 Research seminar in art and design or PPR4102 Professional practice and business planning for design

Award(s)

The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Visual Communication