Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4373 Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging
Course Title: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 65
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP5385C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
340T Art |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2017 |
GRAP5385C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Nat Morawski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5583
Course Contact Email: nat.morawski@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will be able to source, understand and apply information on design history and theory with particular emphasis on design in photography. This course will cover current and more traditional trends in design and examine photographic design history and theory.
You will be identifying and producing images that demonstrate the critical elements and principles of design that contribute to a final image or work.
This is also reflected in the training and assessment of this unit.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
Elements: |
1 Collect information on design history and theory 2 Apply information to own area of work 3 Update and maintain knowledge of design trends |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to source, understand and apply information on design history and theory with particular focus on design in photography. You will be able to identify and produce images that demonstrate the critical elements and principles of design that contribute to a final image or work.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this class requires you to:
• Integrate a specific Design element into your images
• Research & analyse work by well known photographers
• Arrange typographical elements within an image utilising the principles and elements of design and photography