Undergraduate - UnitCDS1001 - Communication Design Studio 1A

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2015 only. For students planning to study the unit, please 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 or area of study.

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Gene Bawden

Synopsis

This unit explores the multi-disciplinary nature of communication design by introducing and applying the basic elements and principles of two and three-dimensional design. Students develop a repertoire of knowledge through the exploration of creative problem solving methodologies and manipulation of design elements. Communication design is presented as a creative, analytical and synthesising process with social, cultural and artistic implications. Set projects encourage experimentation and skill development with materials and technology via drawing, image making and various digital imaging software options.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will have the ability to:

Identify and apply the basic elements and principles of two and three dimensional design
Recognise the historical and aesthetic parallels between design and art
Demonstrate drawing skills and the use of creative drawing practice as a means of visual thinking
Understand and apply basic colour theories
Express ideas and concepts through introductory-level image making, typography and digital imaging
Construct design solutions using introductory-level digital production processes
Understand and apply the occupational health and safety requirements of this unit