COMP224-17A (HAM)

Visual Design for Interactive Media

20 Points

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Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Rorohiko me ngā Pūtaiao Pāngarau
Department of Computer Science

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Convenor(s)

Tim Elphick

Tim Elphick
4411
R.G.13
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telphick@waikato.ac.nz

Tomas Garcia Ferrari

Tomas Garcia Ferrari
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G.G.17
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tomasgf@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper is a practical study of visual design principles; covering topics such as visual design techniques, typography, colour, digital images, designing for computer displays and the web.

It challenges students to combine their typographic skills and their knowledge of the principles of Design in order to practically solve design problems. A combination of exercises and assignments involving Research and basic visual communication using type and image will synthesize these design skills.

Throughout the paper the arrangement of typography is treated formally and expressively within specified.

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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through a series of lectures and studios. The paper relies on Moodle for the communication with the students.

Class attendance and active participation is expected. The course notes provided are not comprehensive, additional material will be covered in class. Students are responsible for all material covered in class.

Students are expected to devote a lot of time to practical work. Simply turning in the first attempt at each practical is not acceptable. Students should experiment with concepts discussed in class to gain a full understanding.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Combine their previously acquired knowledge
    In order to practically solve design problems, the students will use and expand their typographic skills and their knowledge of the principles of design.
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  • Research and produce effective visual communication
    Using typography, forms and images the students will synthesise these designs skills.
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  • Use typography in a formal and expressive way
    Throughout the paper the arrangement of typography is treated formally and expressively within specified
    guidelines.
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Digital publication - Part A
9 Mar 2017
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Digital publication - Part B
23 Mar 2017
5:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. Content Management System theme
1 Jun 2017
5:00 PM
45
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
4. Online Quizzes
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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5. Professional practice
10
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Responsive Web Design by Ethan Marcotte

On Web Typography by Jason Santa Maria

CSS3 for Web Designers by Dan Cederholm

HTML5 for Web Designers by Jeffrey Zeldman

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Other Resources

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Learning resources will be available on Moodle.
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Online Support

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This paper relies on Moodle for all the communication with the students. All the teaching resources will be available via Moodle. All the students submissions will be managed online via Moodle.
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Workload

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This paper has a total workload of 200hrs (24hrs lectures, 72hrs studios, 104hrs self-directed study).
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

CGRD141 or COMP126

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

CGRD224

Restriction(s)

CGRD241

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