GA3122 - Digital Illustration

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Communication Design

Available to students enrolled in the BCommunication Design degree.

An introduction to digital illustration theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on refining conceptual and creative proficiency in conjunction with technical skills relative to studio and commercial practice. Design activities include production of storyboards, visuals and presentation visuals. Areas covered include pricing, suppliers, bureaus and Internet service providers. Design, artwork and production methods are examined. Students will develop a basic understanding of digital application and technologies thus extending their foundation level of core illustration and graphics related activities.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate a sound understanding of production requirements related to screen based media;
• demonstrate a sound understanding of traditional and digital pre-press production processes;
• develop a range of analytical and critical skills relating to illustration practice;
• identify and correct basic production related problems;
• produce effective, limited colour illustrations and graphical images;
• utilise computer software and information resources 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 speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.

Prerequisites:	GA2212 and GA2222
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	GA3111 and GA3121

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect:	Mr Russ Rankin.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 13 hours tutorials 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	tutorial attendance and participation (20%); three practical assignments (60%) (60%); visual journal (20%) (20%).
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.