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Unit Summary

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit

Credit points

12

AQF level

7

Level of learning

Advanced

Former School/College

Former School of Arts and Social Sciences

Pre-requisites

ART10095 - Digital Art and Design II

Unit aim

Extends students' experience in digital art and design by allowing scope for an extended project and prepares students for professional involvement.

Unit content

Topic 1: Introduction, proposal writing and planning workflow
Topic 2: Exhibition planning, installation practice
Topic 3: 3D graphics and introduction to 3D modelling
Topic 4: Review/extend vector imagery–drawing profiles for revolving and extruded forms
Topic 5: Review/extend typographic practice–take from 2D to 3D
Topic 6: Exploring moving forms and video
Topic 7: Review/extend bitmap imagery–mapping 3D forms
Topic 8: Outputting digital files for different outcomes
Topic 9: High end print and projection output
Topic 10: Self-reflection and critical analysis of extended projects in installation

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to: GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 formulate and complete an individual digital art project
2 create advanced digital imagery using design strategies and software skills
3 critically appraise their own extended digital project and the work of others
4 identify and evaluate a digital outputting process relevant to their creative practice
5 show evidence of the development of ideas and skills towards final artwork
6 demonstrate an understanding of the professional digital visual art and design industry by presentation of a portfolio of works for exhibition, display or presentation to a commercial client.

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

  1. formulate and complete an individual digital art project
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
    • GA5:
  2. create advanced digital imagery using design strategies and software skills
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  3. critically appraise their own extended digital project and the work of others
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  4. identify and evaluate a digital outputting process relevant to their creative practice
    • GA5:
  5. show evidence of the development of ideas and skills towards final artwork
    • GA4:
  6. demonstrate an understanding of the professional digital visual art and design industry by presentation of a portfolio of works for exhibition, display or presentation to a commercial client.
    • GA4: