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Unit of Study DSGN2005 - Graphics Principles and Industry Application (2021)

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  • Pre-requisites

    DES10634 Design and Technology: Essential Technologies

  • Enrolment information

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Unit description

Students demonstrate tool capability and advanced skills in 2D and 3D graphic design for non-computer-based graphic work. Students interpret existing graphic designs and critically analyse social, cultural, economic and environmental contexts. The nature and role of past, current and emerging technologies and associated legal and ethical aspects across graphics industries are discussed.

Unit content

Topic 1: Historical social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of graphical communications
Topic 2: Past, current and emerging technologies in the graphics industry
Topic 3: Principles, processes, tools, and techniques associated with 2D and 3D non-computer based graphic design
Topic 4: Legal, ethical and environmental issues associated with graphics industries
Topic 5: Australian and international standards and trademarks
Topic 6: Contemporary drawing techniques, principles and processes associated with graphic design and communication
Topic 7: Working with design briefs for specific clients

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Online
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Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate capability using tools and applying techniques associated with 2D and 3D graphic design for non-computer-based graphic work

demonstrate advanced skills in the design and creation of non-computer based graphic design production

critically analyse the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of graphical communications throughout history and across cultures

identify and interpret graphical representation for existing designs

explain the role of computer and non-computer based graphics in a range of industries

discuss the nature and role of past, current and emerging technologies and the associated legal, ethical and environmental issues across graphics industries.

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