Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text (GDES10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The focus of this studio subject is the development of both design thinking and dexterity with tools – specifically the generation and articulation of design possibilities through a series of studio-based projects.
Through a study graphic design traditions and visual cultural histories, and the work of a number of exemplary practitioners, students will be introduced through a range of studio workshops to working with a range of design techniques and graphic methods. These workshops will be a combination of contact time and independent study time.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this subject should be able to:
- use a grammar of image and text elements, sufficient to produce graphic renderings, typographical and visualisation presentations to help communicate a range of ideas;
- analyse, evaluate and critique the effectiveness of visual communication;
- develop and refine a range of methods that culminate into a cohesive body of work targeting professional practice, an independent studio practice, or entrepreneurship;
- work with contemporary and historical tools;
- professionally document the conceptual development, research and realisation of a designed item, and reflect on the outcome.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will demonstrate:
- An ability to undertake critical analysis
- An ability to work with design precedents
- An ability to work with different design methodologies
- An understanding of challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century;
- An understanding of their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Project 1: Design for a Modular Typeface and reflective essay of 500 words. (1000 words equivalent)
| Week 5 | 25% |
Project 2: Submission of digital portfolio comprising of graphic artworks, animated files, and promotional posters developed during the semester using modular typeface from project 1. (3000 words equivalent)
| Week 12 | 75% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Richard Roberts Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 contact hours comprising of one 3-hour studio class each week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025