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Graphic Design Major
UAC Code: 754602
A major study in Graphic Design combines the study of graphic design and design thinking with laboratory production components. Students are introduced to a range of graphic design techniques and practices across a number of conceptual, social and industry contexts including visual communication design, innovations in design practice and sustainability and ethics. The course encourages an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to the study and practice of creative print and screen-based design. Student work is shown throughout the year in one of the gallery spaces in the Faculty.
The first year of the course provides a strong foundation in visual and design concepts. During second year, students pursue specialised study in typography, branding, illustration, campaign graphics, editorial design, web design and design theory. Increasingly, student projects are concerned with design thinking, research methodology, collaboration and design innovation. Theory and production subjects run in parallel throughout the year.
The focus in third year is upon developing advanced graphic design skills within a professional, innovative, applied and reflective context. Students develop advanced critical, conceptual and practical skills across client engagement, print and interactive media. The course culminates in a final year major project and public exhibition of students’ work within the Graduate Show.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core BCA Subjects: | |||
| CACS101 | Contemporary Creative Practice | 6 | Autumn |
| CACS102 | Critical Frameworks in Creative Practice | 6 | Spring |
| Plus TWO of the following 300-level subjects: | |||
| CACS301 | Professional Practice | 6 | Spring |
| CACS331 | Contemporary Theory and Research Practice | 6 | Autumn |
| CAGD331 | New Media and Visual Communication Theory | 6 | Autumn |
| CAMS331 | Music and Culture | 6 | Autumn |
| CAPF331 | Theory and Practice of Theatre in the 20th and 21st Century | 6 | Autumn |
| CAVA331 | Contemporary Artworlds | 6 | Autumn |
| CAGD332 | Advanced Graphic Design and Visual Communication Theory | 6 | Spring |
| CAVA332 | Globalisation and Contemporary Art | 6 | Spring |
| CAPF333 | Political Dramaturgy | 6 | Spring |
| CAVA361 | Curatorial Practices | 6 | Spring |
| Plus the following major related subjects: | |||
| CAVA101 | Visual Foundation 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| CAVA102 | Visual Foundation 2 | 6 | Autumn |
| CAVA103 | Visual Foundation 3 | 6 | Spring |
| CAVA104 | Visual Foundation 4: Studio Practice | 6 | Spring |
| CAGD201 | Graphic Design Studio 1 - Typography | 6 | Autumn |
| CAGD202 | Graphic Design Studio 2 - Visual Communication | 6 | Autumn |
| CAGD231 | Graphic Design and Visual Communication Theory 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| CAGD203 | Graphic Design Studio 3 - Design Innovation | 6 | Spring |
| CAGD232 | Graphic Design and Visual Communication Theory 2 | 6 | Spring |
| CAGD301 | Graphic Design Studio 4 - Design Practice | 6 | Autumn |
| CAGD390 | Graphic Design Major Project | 12 | Spring |
| Plus electives to bring the total number of credit points to 144. | |||
Credit Arrangements
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