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AP808 Typography 1 AP905 History and Theory of Art and Design 2
Prahran
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Objectives and content
Provides a design approach to the development and use of
type form; develops sensitivity to letter form and spatial
balance through appropriate drawing and manual drafting
exercises; builds an understanding of the terminology of
type; establishes a historical context for type form;
enhances the skills and knowledge in 'Design Process'
(Module 4).
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Obiectives and content
Further develops a cultural frame of reference for the
design student by exploring the theories, concepts and
history of modernism; explores themes of gender and class,
imperialism and nationalism, east/west and the
consideration of the influence of political and social
theories; links history and theory of arts and design to the
student's design practice.
AP8 1 0 Photography 1
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Obiectives and content
Introduces the photograph and photography as a means of
communicating an emotive message; provides technical
skills associated with black and white photography and
printing; introduces basic considerations of colour
photography.
AP811 Printmaking 1
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Objectives and content
Introduces a number of printmaking techniques and
processes in relation to image development and
manipulation; investigates design principles through
printmaking processes.
AP812 Print for Design 1
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Obiectives and content
Provides a practical introduction to the preparation and
printing of design work using screenprinting; familiarises
design students with printing materials and methods.
AP903 2D Studies 2
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Objectives and content
Expands and applies the elements and principles of the
visual language to generate ideas and solve 2D visual
problems.
AP904 3D Studies 2
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Objecives and content
Consolidates and applies the language and skills of 3D
design to project work; provides a preparation for the
practical applications of 3D design in graphic and product
design; refers to examples of 3D design in design and art as
a context for practical work.
AP906 Introduction to Critical Studies 1
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Objectives and content
Introduces the critial and aesthetic analysis of film;
investigates how meaning is produced in cinema; explores
film's relation to its social, historical and political context;
develops critical capacity and awareness in discussing the
nature of film.
AP907 Life Drawing 2
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Obiectives and content
~uither develops observation drawing skills and
knowledge; introduces composition and the spatial
environment of the figure; explores colour media and
materials in relation to life drawing; develops an
independent attitude in the production of life drawing.
AP908 Drawing 2
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Objectives and content
Develops drawing as a method of communication and
visual research.
AP909 Typography 2
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Objectives and content
Develops an ability to design and execute a page layout
using type forms; creatively respond to a design brief with
typographic solutions; relates type design to a printed
outcome; develops a critical sensibility to the
appropriateness of typographic solutions to given design
and communication problems; relates typography to
Introduction to Graphic Design 1 and Printmaking 2.
AP913 Print for Design
Prahran
A subject in the Diploma of Arts: Design.
Obj ves and content
Relates design to print through photo-mechanical print
processes; introduces the process camera; learn to interpret
and translate a design to print using screenprinting
processes.
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