Course Title: Research visual communication history and theory
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5359 Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Title: Research visual communication history and theory
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 55
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM7341C |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
320T Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term2 2017, Term1 2018, Term2 2018, Term1 2019, Term2 2019 |
COMM7341C |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 9925 9988
Course Contact Email: Ruth.Wellington@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
While undertaking this course you will research visual communication history and theory and apply that research to your own professional practice. Visual communication professionals inform and enrich their practice through their understanding of history and theory. This study will provide context, inspiration and reference for your design solutions. History and theory may relate to a particular period of time, a particular aspect of visual communication, or be broader in nature.
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
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and knowledge assessments. The assessment tasks include:
Project and knowledge assessment.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.