School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsWeb and Time-based Design (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700187.2
Discipline: GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Introductory level understanding of and skills in design principles particularly basic layout, colour and typographic knowledge. Digital basics including working in a networked environment on a Macintosh computer. Ability to manage, transport and store digital information.
Equivalent Units
101922 - Web and Time-based Design
Corequisite
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
About this Unit
Students will develop fundamental computer software skills and design understandings appropriate to using major web and time based design technologies such as HTML and CSS. They will develop a working understanding of production literacies for online design and time-based design. Students will engage in practical studies of web authoring. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the roles, functions and features of key screen based technologies, design production context for online delivery, current industry best practices, and a working understanding of the responsibilities inherent in the digital design and production process.
Courses| 6011.1 | Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) | CONTINUING |
| 6011.2 | Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) | CURRENT |
| 6013.1 | Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) | CONTINUING |
| 6013.2 | Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) | CURRENT |
| 6015.1 | Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production) | CONTINUING |
| 6015.2 | Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production) | CONTINUING |
| 6015.3 | Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production) | CONTINUING |
| 6015.4 | Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production) | CURRENT |
| 7043.2 | Diploma in Communication (exit only) | CONTINUING |
| 7043.3 | Diploma in Communication (exit only) | CURRENT |
| 7044.1 | Diploma in Design (exit only) | CURRENT |
| 7150.1 | Diploma in Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts and Production) | CONTINUING |
| 7150.2 | Diploma in Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts and Production) | CURRENT |
| 7152.1 | Diploma in Design Extended - Visual Communication | CURRENT |
| 7153.1 | Diploma in Design Extended - Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) | CURRENT |
Specialisations
| A7105.1 | WSTC Design Extended Local Recent School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7106.1 | WSTC Design Extended International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7214.1 | WSTC Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts & Prod) - Local Recent School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7215.1 | WSTC Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts & Prod) - Non-Credentialed Applicants | CONTINUING |
| A7216.1 | WSTC Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts & Prod) - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7220.1 | WSTC Design Extended - Visual Communication - Local Recent School Leavers | CURRENT |
| A7221.1 | WSTC Design Extended - Visual Communication - Non-Credentialed Applicants | CURRENT |
| A7222.1 | WSTC Design Extended - Visual Communication - International Students | CURRENT |
| A7223.1 | WSTC Design Extended - Graphic Design (Path to Teach Sec) - Local Recent School Leavers | CURRENT |
| A7224.1 | WSTC Design Extended - Graphic Design (Path to Teach Sec) - Non-Credentialed Applicants | CURRENT |
| A7225.1 | WSTC Design Extended - Graphic Design (Path to Teach Sec) - International Students | CURRENT |
| A7302.1 | WSTC Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts & Prod) - Local Recent School Leavers | CURRENT |
| A7303.1 | WSTC Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts & Prod) - Non-Credentialed Applicants | CURRENT |
| A7304.1 | WSTC Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts & Prod) - International Students | CURRENT |