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Infographics Studio (GDES30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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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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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 |
FINA20029 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
GDES30002 | Branding | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Previously coded subjects FINA20038 Colour Studio and FINA20037 Graphic Design Studio 2: Image and Media, are also considered prerequisites to GDES30001 Infographics Studio.
FINA20029 Critical and Theoretical Studies 3 may be taken concurrently with GDES30001 Infographics Studio.
GDES30002 Branding may be taken concurrently with GDES30001 Infographics Studio.
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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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
Coordinator Anna Hoyle Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
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