Graphic Communication
MODULE CODE
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Module Aims
Aim 1
To equip students with the skills to apply industry-level graphic techniques for the purpose of visual communication.
Aim 2
To support students in developing the critical skills necessary to recognise the salient aspects of effective graphic communication.
Aim 3
To encourage students to build an individual portfolio of computer graphics work showing a consistent and developed personal style.
Module Content
This module will apply a blended learning approach where students will be taught key concepts, theories, principles, and practical methods in a studio environment and directed to online resources to continue and develop their practice and understanding of the current topic at their own pace. Strategies to support this approach will include; the careful selection/curation of online resources, pairing/grouping students for mutual support and the provision of a forum/blog for online mentoring.
Summative assessment will consider the student’s coursework portfolio as a single entity, applying marks in-line with the intended learning outcomes and the relevant Principles of Assessment.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
This module will apply a blended learning approach where students will be taught key concepts, theories, principles, and practical methods in a studio environment and directed to online resources to continue and develop their practice and understanding of the current topic at their own pace. Strategies to support this approach will include; the careful selection/curation of online resources, pairing/grouping students for mutual support and the provision of a forum/blog for online mentoring.
Summative assessment will consider the student’s coursework portfolio as a single entity, applying marks in-line with the intended learning outcomes and the relevant Principles of Assessment.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through one Coursework portfolio.
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