Graphic Design Thinking and Research (8600.5)

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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