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Program Overview
Introduction to Graphic Design
The Introduction to Graphic Design unit is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of graphic design.
Overview
This unit aims to equip students with the historical, theoretical, and practical application of graphic design principles.
Offerings
The unit is offered in various teaching periods and locations, including:
- DUBAI-ISC-TJD-FACE2FACE: Teaching period code Trimester-TJD, Location Murdoch University Dubai, UAE, Attendance mode Face to Face, Start year 2027, End year 2027, Self enrol No
- DUBAI-ISC-TMD-FACE2FACE: Teaching period code Trimester-TMD, Location Murdoch University Dubai, UAE, Attendance mode Face to Face, Start year 2026, End year 2026, Self enrol No
- DUBAI-ISC-TMD-FACE2FACE: Teaching period code Trimester-TMD, Location Murdoch University Dubai, UAE, Attendance mode Face to Face, Start year 2028, End year 2028, Self enrol No
- DUBAI-ISC-TSD-FACE2FACE: Teaching period code Trimester-TSD, Location Murdoch University Dubai, UAE, Attendance mode Face to Face, Start year 2027, End year 2027, Self enrol No
- MURDOCH-S2-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING: Teaching period code Semester 2-S2, Location Murdoch, Attendance mode Face to Face, Start year 2025, End year -, Self enrol Yes
Requisites
The unit has the following requisites:
- Exclusion: MUL118, 3 cp, Principles of Multimedia
- Exclusion: MCC118, 3 cp, Visual Communication
- Exclusion: IDD118, 3 cp, Introduction to Graphic Design
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply visual communication histories and theories in graphic design.
- Apply an understanding of graphic design techniques to solve artistic and design-based objectives.
- Apply a level of understanding, creativity, and practical experience using graphic design software and hardware to create effective, attractive, and interactive visual communication media.
Unit Details
- Unit version: 20
- Version start date: 01/09/2025
- Owning college: College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
- Owning school: Media and Communication
- Credit points: 3
Unit Content
Throughout this unit, students will develop the historical, theoretical, and practical application of the fundamentals of graphic design, including appropriate research and ideation strategies, visual problem-solving strategies, and the use of vector and bitmap graphics.
