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Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text (GDES10001)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)

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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.

Materials and Software
Adobe CC is required software for this subject. Please note that Adobe CC software is available in the labs on campus for all Breadth and Graphic Design students.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students 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: 27 September 2023

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: 27 September 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Project 1: Design for a Modular Typeface and reflective essay of 500 words.

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Mid teaching period25%

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)
During the assessment period75%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of scheduled classes.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.N/A

Last updated: 27 September 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorDarren Wardle
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 3-hour studio class per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date11 March 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 June 2022
  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorDarren Wardle
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 3-hour studio class per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

Last updated: 27 September 2023

Further information

Last updated: 27 September 2023