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Graphics for Stage and Screen (FLTV90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Leon Salom
Overview
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In this subject students with further develop their skills in utilising computer-based graphics software for the purposes of communicating their design concepts as well as producing items for actual use in the actual productions, like printed properties and screen graphics.
In a series of lectures and computer lab-based tutorials students learn the principles of graphic design and typography through applying these concepts to practical projects aligned with industry practices.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to
- Utilise a variety of graphics software
- Produce a variety of properties and dressings for screen that include graphic components
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of graphic design
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of typography
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed
- Creative problem-solving skills
- The ability to be organised and methodical in their approach to documenting a design concept
- The ability to communicate highly effectively through visual and verbal means
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV90009 | Design Documentation and Communication B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Basic competence in the use of graphic software program Adobe Photoshop
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Project 1 (equivalent to 2000 words) Due mid semester, worth 40%
Digital design folio:
- Printed designs
- Copies of digital files
- Props with graphics components
Project 2 (equivalent to 3000 words) Due end of semester, worth 60%
Digital design folio:
- Printed designs
- Copies of digital files
- Props with graphics components
Hurdle Requirement 80% attendance
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Leon Salom Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 3 hours per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Leon Salom
Time commitment details
120 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Design for Performance Course Master of Production Design for Screen
Last updated: 3 November 2022