Graphic Design Thinking and Research (8600.5)
Level: | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 1 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
Discipline: | School of Design and the Built Environment |
Availability
Unit Outlines
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- Semester 2, 2018, ONLINE, BRUCE (178513) - View
- Semester 2, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (178516) - View
- Semester 2, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (178511) - View
- Semester 2, 2017, ONLINE, BRUCE (164954) - View
- Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (164957) - View
- Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, NSI-SL (164956) - View
- Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (164952) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, ONLINE, BRUCE (161337) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (161340) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, NSI-SL (161339) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (161335) - View
- Semester 2, 2015, ONLINE, BRUCE (140691) - View
- Semester 2, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, NSI-SL (149603) - View
- Semester 2, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (140689) - View
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Syllabus
This unit draws students' attention to the significance of design process within a production work flow and more generally as a form of critical enquiry. It introduces concepts of design thinking and design research, and demonstrates how they can be incorporated within a production process. The knowledge and expertise developed in this unit will have broad application and will underpin students' ongoing studies within the graphic design course.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit will, student will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of the concepts of design thinking and design research;
2. employ design thinking and research strategies within a practical production process;
3. analyse research results, and evolve design solutions accordingly;
4. demonstrate a foundational competency in graphic design technology; and
5. clearly communicate a rationale for design decisions.
Contact Hours
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Incompatible Units
None
Equivalent Units
None
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- 798AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
- 799AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology
- 762HG Bachelor of Commerce
- 100JA Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication
- 206JA Bachelor of Design
- 164HG Bachelor of Graphic Design
- 164JA Bachelor of Graphic Design
- 181JA Bachelor of Graphic Design/Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication
- 220JA Bachelor of Graphic Design/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 288JA Bachelor of Industrial Design
- 248HG Bachelor of Justice Studies
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