Unit of study_
Visual Communication - DECO1015
This unit of study introduces students to the principles of visual design, including graphic design, colour theory and typography. Students will develop an understanding of how to successfully combine visual elements to effectively communicate an idea or concept, to describe a product, and to represent visual user interface elements in an interactive product. Using digital image manipulation tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, students will learn how to develop design concepts and how to turn concepts into visual communication materials in the form of digital images.
Classes
seminar 3 hrs/week
Assessment
assignment design (40%), design tasks (40%) and presentation (20%)
Additional information
This unit is for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Design Computing only. Students from other programs should enrol in DECO2101.
DECO1100 or DAAE2011 or DECO2101
Details
Faculty: Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
Semester 1
25 Feb 2019
Department/School: Design Lab
Study Mode: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Census Date: 31 Mar 2019
Unit of study level: Junior
Credit points: 6.0
EFTSL: 0.125
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes
Faculty/department permission required? No
Location
Camperdown
More details
Unit of Study coordinator: Mr Liam Bray
HECS Band: 1
Courses that offer this unit
Non-award/non-degree study If you wish to undertake one or more units of study (subjects) for your own interest but not towards a degree, you may enrol in single units as a non-award student. Cross-institutional study If you are from another Australian tertiary institution you may be permitted to undertake cross-institutional study in one or more units of study at the University of Sydney.
