UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

CDS2001 Communication design studio 3

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

CDS2001 Communication design studio 3 is a level 2, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It needs (DGN1000, COL1001 or CDS1001) and (CDS1002, IDN1002, SDN1002 or COL1002) and unlocks 7 units, leading on to 11 units in all.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

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Requisites

Overview

Building on knowledge and skills developed in DGN1000 and CDS1002, you will advance your craft and technical skills in industry-specific and emerging tools and practices. You will be exposed to a broad range of creative communication processes across print, digital, and emerging media, and will learn to identify the appropriate context(s) in which they can be applied independently and together. Focusing on the principles that underpin effective communication, you will explore observation and investigation techniques to develop informed design solutions. Reflecting on the societal role of communication designers, you will analyse how visual culture intersects with contemporary issues, recognising your responsibilities within this influential space. This unit emphasises empathy and social awareness, encouraging you to design with a commitment to social good, understanding the power your work has to influence public thought and drive positive change. Finally, you will develop adaptable design processes by actively engaging in experimentation and critical inquiry, building a foundation for continued growth in the field.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1Project
    50%
  • Project 2Portfolio
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Identify cultural, social, and theoretical foundations of communication design, with a focus on how these inform contemporary practices and the role of designers in society;

  2. 2

    Use technical and craft skills with both traditional and emerging tools and technologies to develop communication design solutions that are informed by appropriate research methods and that showcase an understanding of narrative and visual and text structures; manage appropriate production methods;

  3. 3

    Integrate concepts from a range of sources and through personal observation to create design outcomes that address real-world challenges;

  4. 4

    Collaborate with others to develop diverse ways of thinking and further understand the ethical and social role of design in society in order to foster critical thinking;

  5. 5

    Explore and express an interest in how communication design can be used for positive social and environmental change and improve the human and nonhuman experience;

  6. 6

    Construct knowledge about social contexts, emerging design tools, and evolving design trends and develop strategies to document and evaluate personal design processes and for self-directed learning and resilience.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours

24 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 18 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Warren Taylor
Chief Examiners
Mr Warren Taylor

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for CDS2001?

You need (DGN1000, COL1001 or CDS1001) and (CDS1002, IDN1002, SDN1002 or COL1002) before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after CDS2001?

CDS2001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 7 units, including ADA3012, CDS3001, COL3001, DGN3000, IDN3001 and SDN3001. Those lead on to 11 units in all.

When is CDS2001 offered?

In 2027, CDS2001 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

Does CDS2001 have an exam?

No. CDS2001 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available