GA2212 - Traditional Fields of Illustration

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to students enrolled in the BCommunication Design degree.

An introduction to graphic design and illustration theory and practice. Students will undertake a series of lectures, tutorials and practical exercises designed to develop a broad understanding of the function, philosophy and role of graphic design and illustration in contemporary society. Students will develop an expertise in software specific to digital illustration, a range of design related skills and will examine several illustration fields. This subject includes further exploration of typography, corporate identity, image development, traditional illustration and visualisation skills.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate a basic understanding of traditional and digital pre-press processes and apply this knowledge in the formulation of design work;
• have a working knowledge of traditional techniques and media;
• produce effective full colour drawings and illustrations for publication;
• produce effective, limited colour graphical symbols, icons and logos;
• become familiar with a more comprehensive range of illustration fields;
• utilise available computer software and information resources at a basic level for creative, research and technical purposes.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products.

Prerequisites:	GA2010
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	GA2211 and GA2221

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	Russ Rankin.
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(75%); (25%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.