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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Vector Illustration

  • Unit Code

    DES2104

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to a range of techniques, styles and applications involved in the design and construction of vector-based illustrations. In particular the unit focuses on the communicative advantages of drawings and diagrams over photorealism. Students will also examine the process of concept development in the print and digital media industries, where vector based drawing has a wide application.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DES4104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create a range of industry standard vector-based graphic elements such as symbols and logos.
  2. Create vector-based designs suitable for a range of media.
  3. Demonstrate through written rationales their understanding of current image theory.
  4. Design and create single-page print and web layouts using vector-based software.
  5. Discuss the current trends and developments in vector-based design and software.
  6. Express information clearly using vector-based information graphics.

Unit Content

  1. Application of vector-based graphics.
  2. Colour palettes and colour use.
  3. Conceptual development of information graphics.
  4. File formats.
  5. Techniques and methodologies of vector based software.
  6. Visual communication and design processes.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Tutorials and Lectures.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseExercises20%
ProjectProject 130%
ProjectProject 230%
JournalJournal20%

Text References

  • Caplin, S., & Banks, A. (2003). The complete guide to digital illustration. USA: Watson Guptill Publications.
  • Hyland, A., & Bell, R. (Eds.). Pen and mouse: Commercial art and digital illustration. USA: Watson Guptill Publications.
  • Klanten, R., Bourquin, N., Tissot, T., & Ehmann, S. (Eds.). (2008). Data flow. Berlin: Gestalten.
  • Wurman, R. (1997). Information architects. New York: Graphics.
  • Malamed, C. (2009). Visual language for designers. Gloucester, Massachusetts: Rockport.
  • Tufte, E. (1990). Envisioning information. Cheshire, Connecticut: Graphics.
  • Lockwood, R. (1969). Diagrams. New York: Watson Guptill Publications.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Vector Illustration

  • Unit Code

    DES2104

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to a range of techniques, styles and applications involved in the design and construction of vector-based illustrations. In particular the unit focuses on the communicative advantages of drawings and diagrams over photorealism. Students will also examine the process of concept development in the print and digital media industries, where vector based drawing has a wide application.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DES4104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create a range of industry standard vector-based graphic elements such as symbols and logos.
  2. Create vector-based designs suitable for a range of media.
  3. Demonstrate through written rationales their understanding of current image theory.
  4. Design and create single-page print and web layouts using vector-based software.
  5. Discuss the current trends and developments in vector-based design and software.
  6. Express information clearly using vector-based information graphics.

Unit Content

  1. Application of vector-based graphics.
  2. Colour palettes and colour use.
  3. Conceptual development of information graphics.
  4. File formats.
  5. Techniques and methodologies of vector based software.
  6. Visual communication and design processes.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Tutorials and Lectures.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseExercises20%
ProjectProject 130%
ProjectProject 230%
JournalJournal20%

Text References

  • Caplin, S., & Banks, A. (2003). The complete guide to digital illustration. USA: Watson Guptill Publications.
  • Hyland, A., & Bell, R. (Eds.). Pen and mouse: Commercial art and digital illustration. USA: Watson Guptill Publications.
  • Klanten, R., Bourquin, N., Tissot, T., & Ehmann, S. (Eds.). (2008). Data flow. Berlin: Gestalten.
  • Wurman, R. (1997). Information architects. New York: Graphics.
  • Malamed, C. (2009). Visual language for designers. Gloucester, Massachusetts: Rockport.
  • Tufte, E. (1990). Envisioning information. Cheshire, Connecticut: Graphics.
  • Lockwood, R. (1969). Diagrams. New York: Watson Guptill Publications.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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