VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Design and Visual Production (DSVIS)
Duration: One sesssion
Abstract:
This subject imparts knowledge of the elementary principles and theories in the design process and the functional role of design as it relates to a number of design disciplines. The subject includes consideration of two-dimensional visual communication, three-dimensional objects and the impact and use of the new digital technologies as fundamental concepts and tools in all design fields. Design conventions and developments are framed within the social, economic, political and technological contexts that shape the changing patterns of communication and design needs in the contemporary world.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VPA101
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have successfully completed GRP101 or SLV101
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
understand and apply the basic principles and theories of design
demonstrate a knowledge of the underlying factors that have shaped conventions and developments in design history
demonstrate a knowledge of and the ability to assign the interrelated aspects of design to specific professional areas
begin to develop a personal aesthetic in approaching design issues
demonstrate visual communication skills, processes and technology competence appropriate to approaching specific design fields
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
form and function - the role of a designer visual structure - the relationship of elements in the 2D plane and 3D form shape, texture and form visual weight - scale, balance, proportion and orientation spatial relationships - pictorial and spatial perceptions colour theory and contextual applications of colour the design process - concept, research, content and process the design field - conventions and developments design presentation
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.