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This subject introduces students to design principles including colour, hierarchy, balance and alignment. Emphasis is placed on the use of symbolic language and archetypes to build effective communication through strong visual narratives. Tutorials, projects and in-class exercises facilitate a thorough understanding of communication design basics. Typography is a language unique to communication design and in this subject, students gain typesetting skills along with a passion for the rich history and technical artistry of type. Students are encouraged to build a sound tool kit for effective use of type as a fundamental aspect of design. The subject is made up of two trimester Units of Study: Design Communication (Graphics) and Design Communication (Typography). Enrolment can be at any at trimester stage. Single trimester enrolment is available. Completing the units will complete the subject requirement for the Diploma of Graphic Design. ct of design.
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| 2019 / 2020 ENROLMENT OPTIONAL CLASS SESSIONS | AUTUMN TRIMESTER 11wk (1 sess p/w) | WINTER TRIMESTER 11wk (1 sess p/w) | SPRING TRIMESTER 11wk (1 sess p/w) |
| 10:00am – 12:45pm | Communication Design (Graphics) – 2020 Thursdays | Communication Design (Typography) – 2019 Thursdays | |
| There are 3 trimesters in a year. Each trimester is a Unit of Study. Students completing both Units of Study will complete the COMMUNICATION DESIGN subject in the Diploma of Graphic Design. Students are able to enter the subject at any trimester stage. | |||
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