Unit

School Of Communication Arts

Image to TextWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 100786.1

Discipline: GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIES

Student Contribution Band: 1

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
An understanding of visual metaphor and fundamental computer software skills for page layout and image manipulation and a general intermediate level understanding of communication design principles and processes.

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About this Unit
This unit explores the conceptual, stylistic and technical design of illustration for books. Students work on a number of projects that encourage them to consider book design and illustration in relation to content, target audience, client, context, genre and format design.