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Graphic Design Studio 3 (GDES30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
From Semester 1, 2023 our undergraduate programs will be delivered on campus. Graduate programs will mainly be delivered on campus, with dual-delivery and online options available to a select number of subjects within some programs.
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is the capstone subject for the Graphic Design major in the Bachelor of Design, and will integrate previous coursework in the major. The core of the undergraduate sequence in the major is the development of both design thinking and dexterity with tools.
The focus of the investigations of this subject will be a range of graphic design projects including, book design, exhibition catalogues and web-based communication collateral. Students will be expected to prepare a visually presented portfolio, that reflects examples of relevant professional practice in the design industry.
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:
- confidently engage with and contribute to a design studio culture and its working methodology;
- employ high-level representational and compositional skills to generate and present ideas in digital, analogue and other formats;
- demonstrate comprehensive digital and analogue graphic skills, including print, screen and interactive applications;
- create a prototype design proposal for presentation in a critical setting;
- apply design methodologies and problem solving to a professional project or individually devised schemas, with a focus on print and screen-based presentation;
- demonstrate a high level of understanding of cultural, historical and environmental contexts, including social and economic factors, and an ability to incorporate these into design projects;
- demonstrate an awareness of the environmental impacts of graphic design, including use of recycled materials and responsible disposal of hazardous materials;
- demonstrate an understanding of the functional and pragmatic aspects of graphic design practices, and apply this knowledge into a comprehensive capstone design project;
- demonstrate an understanding of the role of design in addressing issues of environmental sustainability, experimental and sensory design intentions;
- demonstrate the ability to communicate a design proposal in a public setting, and to respond constructively to critical interrogation and review.
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Two of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDES30001 | Infographics Studio | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| GDES30002 | Branding | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| GDES30007 | Imagery in Graphic Design | Not available in 2023 |
12.5 |
| GDES30008 | Interactive Media | Not available in 2023 |
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: 20 May 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Design Brief 1: 10-minute Individual oral presentation: a review (critique), demonstrating design output that may include physical or digital models, drawings, written assignments, journals and sketches (equivalent to 40-50 hours of work).
| Early in the teaching period | 20% |
Design Brief 2: 10-minute Individual oral presentation: a review (critique), demonstrating design output that may include physical or digital models, drawings, written assignments, journals and sketches (equivalent to 40-50 hours of work).
| Mid teaching period | 20% |
Design Brief 3: 10-minute Individual oral presentation: a review (critique), demonstrating design output that may include physical or digital models, drawings, written assignments, journals and sketches (equivalent to 40-50 hours of work).
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
15-minute oral presentation: an end-of-semester review (critique), building on skills and themes developed throughout the semester, demonstrating design output that may include physical or digital models, drawings, written assignments, journals and sketches (equivalent to 60-70 hours of work). Design Journal: equivalent to a 1000-word essay, approximately 20 hours of work, completed throughout semester, based on themes developed through the lectures.
| During the examination period | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: Attendance at 75% or more of studios. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ela Egidy Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 72 hours, comprising two 3-hour studios per week. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
Last updated: 20 May 2023
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. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Design Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Graphic Design - 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: 20 May 2023