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Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text (GDES10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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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: 11 April 2024
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Darren Wardle Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 contact hours, comprising one 3-hour studio class each week . Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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 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