Course Title: Research visual communication history and theory
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5316 Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Title: Research visual communication history and theory
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 55
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM7313C |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
320T Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015 |
Course Contact: Leigh Milward
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9426
Course Contact Email: leigh.milward@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
While undertaking this unit you will research visual communication history and theory and to apply that research to own professional practice. Visual communication professionals inform and enrich their practice through their understanding of history and theory. It provides context, inspiration and reference for contemporary design solutions. History and theory may relate to a particular period of time, a particular aspect of visual communication, or be broader in nature. At this level, research is an independent activity, with some guidance and mentoring as required.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no prerequisites for this unit, however this unit is delivered alongside BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief in a studio cluster called Design 1.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVGRD501A Research visual communication history and theory |
Elements: |
1. Select focus for research 2. Conduct critical analysis 3. Present ideas about visual communication history and theory 4. Develop own practice from research |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks. Assessment tasks in this course are:
- Design Project 1 (50% of final grade)
- Design Project 2 (50% of final grade)