School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsDigital Design ProductionWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101019.2
Discipline: GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 1
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; management, transportation and storage of digital information and digital production processes such as scanning, pdf production and cd creation.
Equivalent Units
100598 - Design Process and Production, 100604 - Design Digital Prepress, 100776 - Design Process and Production
About this Unit
In 2015 this unit replaced by 102261 - Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles. Students develop an understanding of how current digital print design practices have evolved and developed through a brief historical overview of and past practices within graphic design. Students also develop fundamental computer software skills using the major print software packages and develop a working understanding of production literacies in the context of digital prepress. Students will engage in practical studies of typographic layout using Adobe InDesign, image manipulation using Adobe Photoshop and vector-based artwork using Adobe Illustrator. Emphasis is also placed on understanding the roles, functions and features of each software package in the design production context of digital prepress, their integrated use, and a working understanding of the key players and responsibilities inherent in the digital print production process.