Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5409 Diploma of Graphic Design

Course Title: Research visual communication history and theory

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 55

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
COMM7341C	Brunswick Campus	TAFE	515T Creative Industries	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2022, Term2 2022, Term1 2023, Term2 2023, Term1 2024, Term2 2024, Term1 2025

Course Contact: Ruth Wellington

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417

Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to research visual communication history and theory and to apply that research to own professional practice.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None required.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CUAGRD501 Research visual communication history and theory
Elements:	1. Select focus for research 2. Conduct critical analysis 3. Present ideas about visual communication history and theory 4. Develop own practice from research

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.