James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2012

NM3407 - Information and Publication Design

Credit points: 03
Year: 2012
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Creative Arts

Students in this subject will explore advanced information design techniques with a focus on the production of a suite of print assets. The major creative works will involve visualising complex data, designing usable information for people, and developing concepts for the publishing industry. Principles of human-centered design, typography, layout, text and image relationships, language and colour management will all be explored in depth.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
NM2403

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2012
Coord/Lect: Dr Sally Pryor.
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours lectures
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:quiz (15%); map brochure (30%); poster (25%); magazine (30%).

    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.