School Of Communication, Design And MediaWeb and Time Based Production TechnologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 100605.1
Discipline: GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Digital Literacies: digital basics including working in a networked environment on a Macintosh computer, management, transportation and storage of digital information and print production processes.
Print Production Literacies: a basic understanding of prepress processes including layout, colour, typography, paper stocks and suppliers, offset printing, proofing, post press finishing and binding.
About this Unit
In this unit students will develop fundamental computer software skills using the major web and time based design software packages and develop a working understanding of production literacies for online design and time based design. Students will engage in practical studies of web authoring using Dreamweaver, image optimisation using Fireworks and interactive and time-based design using Flash and Premiere. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the roles, functions and features of each software package in the design production context of online delivery, integrated use, and a working understanding of the responsibilities inherent in the digital production process.