Visual Communication
The below units are available for Senior School students interested in studying Visual Communication and Design.
Level B
Level C
Level D
Level B
ARB40: Drawn to Design
Do you enjoy drawing and design? This introductory unit gives a solid grounding in the basics of Visual Communication and Design. Students learn to draw and render with the Graphic Elements: Line, Tone, Texture, Colour, Point, Form, Typeface and Shape. Students use imagination in drawing and designing, as well as drawing from observation. They are introduced mixed media and the developmental process. Students produce innovative and original final concepts to create effective visual communications.
This unit is offered in both semester 1 and 2.
Level C
ARC41: Graphics in Action
This unit extends and accelerates students’ skills and knowledge in 2-Dimensional design, focusing on professional design and developmental design processes. Students are given the opportunity to design modern surface graphics for Mobile Phone Covers and Posters to help advertise their design concepts. Students use both the computer and more traditional methods to produce their work – for example pencils, pastels, technical and freehand drawings. Students develop an understanding of the design processes and complete a wide variety of projects which develop their ability to think and solve problems creatively and imaginatively.
This unit is offered in semester 2.
ARC44: The Visual Design Process
Throughout this unit students will develop an understanding of various communication concepts and skills, related to graphic production techniques. Students experience computer design programs and learn how to create a visual marketing campaign for a business they select, including designing their own Business Logo. The unit also introduces students to the basics of Architectural Drawing and learn how to render their Business Building Designs on their college laptop.
This unit is offered in semester 1.
Level D
ARD40: Graphic Perspectives
This unit extends and accelerates students’ skills and knowledge in design briefs and Communication Design, focusing on professional design and developmental processes. Students are given the opportunity to create their own Skate Deck Design as well as developing their own Logo. Students use both the computer and more traditional methods to produce their work – for example coloured pencils, pastels, technical and freehand drawing. Advertising campaigns are investigated and analysed. Students develop final concepts according to the Design Brief.
This unit is offered in semester 2.
ARD41: Graphic Design
This unit extends and accelerates students’ skills and knowledge in Communication and Environmental Design, focusing on professional design and developmental processes. Students are given the opportunity to focus on designing Book Covers and 3D Playground concepts. Students use both the computer and more traditional methods to produce their work – for example, pencils, pastels, technical, and freehand drawings. Students develop an understanding of design processes and complete projects which develop their ability to think and solve problems creatively and imaginatively.
This unit is offered in semester 1.
