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Infographics Studio (GDES30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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Infographics Studio introduces students to infographics through basic analogue techniques, high resolution digital technologies and current software programs, with a particular emphasis on the needs of graphic designers today. The subject comprises lectures and project work exploring how complex information (data) can be transformed into elegant, simple and inventive graphic solutions. The subject also introduces artists and art movements significant to historical and contemporary visualisation. Students investigate print, animated infographics and navigational/signage systems (including architectural/environmental signage), exploring ways to make the potentially arid stimulating, dynamic and persuasive.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Use a range of infographic methods and techniques for the purpose of design activity in a studio setting;
- Demonstrate high-level representational and compositional skills, with the ability to generate and present ideas in digital, analogue and other formats;
- Engage with and contribute to studio culture;
- Demonstrate awareness of the environmental impacts of infographics;
- Identify and incorporate, within the context of a brief, design elements that address current issues facing local and global communities.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GDES20002 | Colour Studio | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
GDES20001 | Graphic Design Studio 2: Image & Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GDES30002 | Branding | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
FINA20029 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual presentation: of 5 minutes duration followed by written submission (500 words) Class presentations take place in weeks 4–6. Written paper is due one week after presentation (15%).
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 25% |
Group presentation: of a team-based design commission, developed by students to a specified brief, including research, a development folio and essay, equivalent to 1500 words (35%). Group Mark.
| From Week 6 to Week 8 | 25% |
Visual design portfolio: equivalent to 2000 words.
| End of semester | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 75% of scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Richard Roberts Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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 Major Graphic Design Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024