CDS1002 Communication design studio 2
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
CDS1002 Communication design studio 2 is a level 1, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs OHS1000 and (COL1001 or CDS1001) and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 8 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CDS1002
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CDS1002
3 units list CDS1002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibtions: MMD1302, VCO1104
Overview
This unit introduces communication design processes relative to the fundamental principles of typography, image, layout manipulation and time-based design. An understanding of how communication design enhances the human experience is initiated in this unit through observation, critical enquiry, interpretation and the creation of visual and interactive forms. You will utilise typography both as a communicative and expressive tool. Historical and contemporary examples of visual communication, typography and time-based media will be examined, analysed and discussed, providing the opportunity for you to appreciate and develop skills in typography, page layout, motion graphics and digital media design.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- TYPOGRAPHY Assessment Task 1: Typography Fundamentals17%
- PHOTOGRAPHY Assessment Task 2: Photography: performance, story and signs17%
- TYPOGRAPHY Assessment Task 3: Typeface Research Poster17%
- VIDEO PRODUCTION Assessment Task: On My Life25%
- User Experience Assessment Task 1: Field Diary3%
- User Experience Assessment Task 2: Understanding Structure4%
- User Experience Assessment Task 3: Understanding Surface4%
- User Experience Assessment Task 4: Graphical password system15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Construct design solutions using two and three dimensional design elements, image making, typography and time-based media;
- 2
Develop a responsible, inquiring and adventurous attitude to design problem solving;
- 3
Recognise and use terminology specific to communication design, typography and digital media;
- 4
Understand and apply the fundamental elements and principles of basic typesetting and type design;
- 5
Use the fundamental processes intrinsic to time-based design and motion graphics;
- 6
Understand and apply the occupational health and safety requirements of this unit.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities96 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
24 hours per week including 8 contact hours plus 16 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Warren Taylor
- Unit Coordinators
- Kate Mansell
- Mr Jon-Erik Andreassen
- Mr Giosue Prochilo
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CDS1002?
You need OHS1000 and (COL1001 or CDS1001) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CDS1002?
CDS1002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including CDS2001, CDS2002 and CDS2512. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is CDS1002 offered?
In 2020, CDS1002 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does CDS1002 have an exam?
No. CDS1002 has 8 assessment tasks and no exam.