Design Documentation and Communication B

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours per semester

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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In this subject students further develop the skills and techniques for documenting and communicating designs for screen. While building on the skills gained in Design Documentation and Communication A, there will be a particular emphasis on the use of graphics software. Students will also learn how to use these skills for the purpose of pre-visualisation.

On completion of this subject students should be able to
• Utilise a broad range of design documentation techniques
• Utilise graphics software for the documentation and communication of their designs
• Select and apply appropriate techniques for the documentation and communication of finalised designs
• Effectively utilise design documentation techniques for the purpose of pre-visualisation

Project 1 (equivalent to 1500 words)
Incorporating: Documentation of designs (including digital drawing folio) Mid Semester 30%

Project 2 (equivalent to 1500 words)
Incorporating: Documentation of designs (including drawing and painting folio) End of semester 30%

Project 3 (equivalent to 2000 words)
Incorporating: Documentation of designs (including drawing folio and scale model) End of semester 40%

Hurdle Requirement 80% attendance

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of the subject students should have developed
• The ability to be organised and methodical in their approach to documenting a design concept
• The ability to communicate effectively through visual and verbal means
• The ability to present their ideas professionally