Course Title: Digital Design Production
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Digital Design Production
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2527 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
320T Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019 |
GRAP2527 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021 |
GRAP2527 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022 |
Course Coordinator: Leigh Milward
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9988
Course Coordinator Email: leigh.milward@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: B515.2.03
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course focuses on the process and procedures required to produce artwork for print. You will develop skills and knowledge in the use and application of industry software to create finished digital artwork. This includes image capture, image editing, file management and workflow conventions. You will also be introduced to the pre-press requirements for print, the different output devices and the conventions that apply in these areas.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
In this course you will develop the following program outcomes:
- Identify and employ a range of graphic and communication techniques in order to design, refine and produce artwork using well developed digital production skills for multiple contexts.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Use industry software to prepare and manage files correctly for print
- Identify and apply the appropriate techniques for formatting and manipulating digital images for pre-press processing
- Explain the capabilities of image capture devices and use them correctly
- Identify definitions and the range of print and print finishing processes
Overview of Learning Activities
Your learning activities will take place in a computer environment using industry software. You will complete exercises, briefs, tests and research activities. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to computer laboratories and relevant software. You will also be expected to make use of the library resources. The University Library has extensive resources for Graphic Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities.
Assessment is as follows:
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/governance/policies/assessment-policy