Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4422 Certificate IV in Screen and Media

Course Title: Research and apply graphic design techniques

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
GRAP5419C	Brunswick Campus	TAFE	515T Creative Industries	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2023
GRAP9466C	City Campus	TAFE	515T Creative Industries	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2023, Term2 2023, Term1 2024, Term2 2024, Term1 2025

Course Contact: Suzanne Thomson

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8428

Course Contact Email: suzanne.thomson@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques to produce graphic design work. It involves interpreting work briefs, organising resources, testing ideas, and refining approaches to a range of design challenges.

The course applies to those still developing a full range of skills. Research, experimentation and refinement are used to produce a range of general design works. Individuals generally produce work independently, with guidance as required.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CUAGRD411 Research and apply graphic design techniques
Elements:	1. Interpret and plan graphic design briefs 2. Organise resources 3. Test graphic design approaches 4. Produce graphic design work

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.