NM3407 - Information and Publication Design
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2014 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Creative Arts (pre 2015) |
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
- ability to identify the relevant and appropriate combination of characteristics to inform the design of digital media product;
- ability to assess the effectiveness and utility of a range of graphic design material prepared for digital media;
- ability to apply graphic design principles to enhance the integration of image, text, graphic and sound to support comprehension and utility of digital media;
- a comprehensive understanding of the needs and behavioural responses of a user to written and visual material depicted within digital media.
| Prerequisites: | 18CP OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | NM2403 NM2400 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2014 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Sally Pryor. |
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| 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.