Program Overview

EPARTS192 - Graphic Design Fundamentals

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of design as a thoughtful process. It examines the tools and concepts that underlay the design process. Students are introduced to graphic skills, required within the design professions, building a knowledge of materials and equipment and an understanding of graphic modes. Emphasis is placed on the development of an awareness of the design process as well as skills in creative layout and presentation of design work. Topics covered in this course, through project development, contribute to the recognition of the value of diversity in design and visual communication solutions.

Course Content

• Elements and principles of design
  • Answering a design brief
  • Design analysis
  • Concept development
  • Typography
  • Layout design
  • Illustration
  • Symbols
  • Basic scanning
  • Introduction to design technology

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Acquire basic skills in layout and typography.
2. Gain basic knowledge of digital design production skills.
3. Understand and relate the use of symbolism to a design brief.
4. Understand and demonstrate the application of design elements and principles to specific tasks.
5. Understand and demonstrate methods of presenting artwork.
6. Gain skills in analysis of design.

Contact Hours

Computer Lab

• Duration: 2 hour(s) per week
• Number of sessions: 6 week(s)
• Starting week: 8
• Delivery mode: Face to Face On Campus

Lecture

• Multiple sessions with varying start weeks, each 1 hour(s) per week, Face to Face On Campus

Tutorial

• Description: Note: Class will be held in a studio environment.
• Duration: 2 hour(s) per week
• Number of sessions: 7 week(s)
• Starting week: 1
• Delivery mode: Face to Face On Campus

Assessments

• Symbolism: Project, 30% weighting, Individual
• Elements and Principles of Design: Project, 40% weighting, Individual
• Advertising Design: Project, 30% weighting, Individual

Course Details

• Study level: Enabling
• Course level: Enabling
• Units: 10
• College: Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre
• School: Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre