ARTS ELECTIVE: Visual Communication & Design

What is the subject about?

In this elective we work with a variety of methods related to the design fields. We construct models from card and modelling materials. We learn how to draw perspective and architectural drawings, package design, logos and brands, observational drawing, sign cutting and digital illustration. 

We also learn how to analyse and research designers and design trends from Australia and abroad and use design process and design thinking techniques to improve our ability to identify and make good design. 

Visual Communication and Design vocabulary is integrated into the design practice and folio presentations.

Quote: “I like Viscomm because I am challenged to solve problems and it helps me be creative” Chiara

Skills you will develop

• Use the visual communication elements and principles to analyse and interpret design products.
• Experiment with a variety of equipment like model making tools, technical drawing and digital applications like 3D printing.
• Develop visual language to communicate ideas of interest to a target audience.
• Develop skills to help problem solve using the design process and design thinking tools.

Assessment

• Logo and brand design folio
• Design research and analysis
• Architecture and technical drawing folio
• Industrial design project
• Interact experiences

Pathways

Studying Visual Communication and Design can lead to the following careers

• Design Industry
• Graphic Designer
• Web Developer
• Promotions and advertising
• Drafts person
• Architect

If you are interested in this subject please see Brett Squire or Ayan Abeysekera