Professional Practice and Engagement (9288.4)
| Level: | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced 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 |
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Unit Outlines
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- Semester 1, 2020, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (194301) - View
- Semester 1, 2019, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (191241) - View
- Semester 1, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (176448) - View
- Semester 1, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (176447) - View
- Semester 1, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, TQB-SB (165481) - View
- Semester 1, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (165342) - View
- Semester 1, 2017, FLEXIBLE, NSI-SL (165341) - View
- Semester 1, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (154830) - View
- Semester 1, 2016, FLEXIBLE, NSI-SL (154832) - View
- Semester 1, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (145839) - View
- Semester 1, 2015, FLEXIBLE, NSI-SL (145841) - View
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Syllabus
This unit explores the concept of professionalism in graphic design as it relates to the work designers produce and the processes by which they produce it. The unit covers the practicalities of commercial operation and considers contemporary demands for new levels of professionalism that address issues of sustainability and ethics. Through industry and community engagement students gain the opportunity to apply their graphic design knowledge and expertise, and develop their ability to act as responsible and capable professionals.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit will, student will be able to:
1. Engage with the community as an independent professional graphic designer;
2. Appreciate the ethical and sustainability issues affecting graphic design practice;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how to address issues of ethics and sustainability within the constraints of a brief;
4. Demonstrate advanced expertise in graphic design technology; and
5. Conduct research and analysis, and clearly communicate a rationale for design decisions.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
3 hours per week.
Prerequisites
Completion of 36 credit points of study.
Corequisites
Enrolment in the Bachelor of Graphic Design or combined courses
Assumed Knowledge
None
Incompatible Units
8603 Professional Practice 1: Engagement, Ethics and Sustainability
Equivalent Units
8603 Professional Practice 1: Engagement, Ethics and Sustainability