Undergraduate - UnitVCO2004 - Graphic design studio 4

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Ned Culic

Synopsis

This unit presents opportunities for students to undertake research and further develop knowledge and skills acquired in VCO2003 Graphic Design 3. The projects are designed to provide intellectual and practical challenges to students. Students undertake work which is speculative, allowing for experimentation and exploration of design concepts, techniques and processes, and are encouraged to consider the role designers play in the creation of visual culture(s).

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

demonstrate an ability to apply research skills to their assigned projects
execute practical and conceptual briefs with increased confidence and competence
express an informed personal vision through experimentation and critical inquiry
connect visual and verbal expression
identify and resolve design problems in a creative and considered manner
demonstrate an ability to develop concepts and apply techniques and processes
Understand the role designers play in the creation of visual culture(s)
understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.