Visual Design - CIT2351

Assessment 1: Other

Formative assessment and feedback will be offered through a staged program of “design critique sessions” in order to provide guidance in relation to module learning outcomes.

Other

Assessment 1: Portfolio

A portfolio of visual design work that will typically include: finished work (e.g. design solutions / responses to briefs); sketchbook (e.g. design documentation; to include evidence of design process: research, analysis, rough work, iteration and experimentation, etc.).

Portfolio

<p>This module offers you the opportunity to explore a range of approaches to the subject of visual design; taking a broad approach to the design and production of visual assets for contemporary digital media. You will be encouraged and challenged to be creative and to experiment with your designs. You’ll have the chance to explore a range of artistic approaches to various design briefs whilst developing core software skills. You&#39;ll study how to develop original design concepts; presenting these to fellow students for feedback and design criticism with the aim of improving and refining your design skills and the quality of your portfolio.</p>

School of Computing and Engineering

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CIT2351 - Visual Design

Visual Design

Understand the relationship between aesthetics and functionality.

Analyse visual media according to core design principles and identify factors influencing design consistency.

Understand the role of selection and refinement in the design process.

Employ traditional and/or digital tools to design and implement a body of work.

Know how to plan and manage workflow in the production of visual assets.

Demonstrate competencies in workflow and asset production.

Research, critique and apply a variety of tools and techniques.

Critically synthesise and justify coherent design concepts.