Graphic Design Studio 2: Image & Media (GDES20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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 |
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ARCH10001 | Foundations of Design: Representation |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
GDES10001 | Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
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12.5 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project 1 Book to Film - design a video artwork (minimum 1 minute) using the supplied text as a starting point
| Mid teaching period | 25% |
Project 2 Film to Book – using the video artwork from project 1, design and create a hardcopy book
| During the assessment period | 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 teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Amanda Morgan Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 3-hour studio class per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Amanda Morgan: amanda.morgan1@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
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- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025