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 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It needs OHS1000, CDS1002 and (CDS1001 or COL1001) and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CDS2001
After CDS2001
5 units list CDS2001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: MMD2303, MMD2304, MMD2306, VCO2003, VCO2004, VCO2409
Overview
Communication design studio 3 will elaborate on the practical and conceptual skills developed in COL1001 or CDS1001 and CDS1002. You will be exposed to a broad range of creative communication processes from print to digital media, and will be able to identify the appropriate context(s) to which they would be applied independently and in conjunction with one another.
You will explore a range of media elements including typography, image, layout, three-dimensional form, sound and motion as core components to their communication design solutions. Studio-based projects across both print and digital media platforms will develop skills in narrative structure, typography, image construction and manipulation, production methods and technologies, and the planning and management of design outcomes.
You will be encouraged to approach all projects with an open attitude to experimentation and critical enquiry. Studies in this unit will help you develop an understanding of the vital space communication designers occupy in developing and contributing to the language of contemporary visual culture, alongside the social responsibilities inherently associated with this.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- In-Semester Assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Construct communication design solutions utilising a variety of media, including manual, print and digital processes with an open attitude to experimentation and critical inquiry
- 2
Explore design solutions that utilise sound and motion as core components to their outcome;
- 3
Produce design solutions that demonstrate an understanding of narrative conventions;
- 4
Identify and competently use the technology appropriate for each design outcome;
- 5
Plan and manage a design outcome from initial concept to final resolution;
- 6
Demonstrate an understanding of how observation, analysis, response and conceptual thinking contributes to the practice of communication design;
- 7
Confidently articulate an informed rationale for each communication design solution;
- 8
Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities96 hours
24 hours per week including 8 contact hours plus 16 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Ned Culic
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Ned Culic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CDS2001?
You need OHS1000, CDS1002 and (CDS1001 or COL1001) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CDS2001?
CDS2001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including CDS3001, CDS3002, COL3001, IDN4406 and TDN3002. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is CDS2001 offered?
In 2021, CDS2001 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does CDS2001 have an exam?
No. CDS2001 has 1 assessment task and no exam.