Graphic Design Studio 2: Image & Media (GDES20001)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (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, and an increased awareness of communication strategies and practices, – specifically the generation and articulation of design possibilities through a series of studio-based projects.

Through a study of visual design traditions using images, text and animated elements, drawing on visual cultural histories, students will expand their experience of communicating through image and text through a range of studio workshops to working with a range of design techniques and graphic methods. These workshops will be a combination of online 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:

  • undertake the process of design to produce a range of digital media outcomes;
  • employ strategies including renderings, typographical, and visualisation presentations to communicate an range of ideas;
  • analyse, evaluate and critique the effectiveness of visual communication work;
  • respond to a communication brief by determining an appropriate perspective and creating a multimedia presentation using various graphic means, moving images, sound and interactivity;
  • develop and refine methods that produce a cohesive body of work aimed at professional practice, an independent studio practice, or entrepreneurship;
  • work with contemporary and historical tools and software;
  • professionally document the conceptual development, research and realisation of a designed item, and reflected 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

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARCH10001 Foundations of Design: Representation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GDES10001 Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

AND

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FINA10026 Critical and Theoretical Studies 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Project 1 Book to Film - design a video artwork (minimum 1 minute) using the supplied text as a starting point

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Mid teaching period25%

Project 2 Film to Book – using the video artwork from project 1, design and create a hardcopy book

  • 3000 words (equivalent)
During the assessment period75%
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 teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorAmanda Morgan
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 3-hour studio class per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Amanda Morgan: amanda.morgan1@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    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.

  • 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: 14 March 2025