Unit Set Information

Graphic Design Minor

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code MIAAII

Graphic Design represents information visually to enhance communication for a particular audience or market. Clear visual communication is of crucial importance in today's global economy. Portraying complex information in ways that are easily accessible and being visually literate in order to understand visual messages are necessary skills in an increasingly visual world. This minor prepares students for a rapidly changing and divergent industry that encompasses fields as diverse as illustration, animation, packaging design and information architecture. It does this through a careful balance of theory and industry relevant practical studies. Understanding of issues such as sustainability and universal access are now essential for designers.

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This Minor can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Minor Structure

Students are required to complete 90 credit points (six units) from:

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
DES2101 *Design Practices: Identity15
DES2102Design Practices: Pre-press15
DES2106Design Practices: Typography15
DES2104Vector Illustration15
DES2203Design Practices: Publication15
DES3208Design Practices: Project15

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.


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.

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