MDIA 1010 - Digital Production I

Tea Tree Gully - Semester 2 - 2016

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This course introduces students to the digital production environment such as graphic design and print shop, finished art studio, web design studio or magazine and digital publishing industry. Students initially gain skills in computer applications, design techniques for print and web, finished art processes and digital print. Further study includes planning, design and construction of web sites, digital publications for iPads and other media devices, magazines and books as well as personalised print campaigns.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MDIA 1010
    Course Digital Production I
    Coordinating Unit Media
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s Tea Tree Gully
    Units 6
    Contact 6 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites At least 12 units of level 1 Arts courses or equivalent, including at least 6 units of MDIA Level I courses
    Incompatible Not available to students who have entered BMedia program via TAFE articulation
    Assumed Knowledge Familiarity with basic computer graphic applications, such as Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro
    Restrictions Available to BMedia students only
    Quota 17
    Course Description This course introduces students to the digital production environment such as graphic design and print shop, finished art studio, web design studio or magazine and digital publishing industry. Students initially gain skills in computer applications, design techniques for print and web, finished art processes and digital print. Further study includes planning, design and construction of web sites, digital publications for iPads and other media devices, magazines and books as well as personalised print campaigns.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Peter Pugsley

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    This course is a compulsory element of the major in Digital Production available in the BMedia degree through the University of Adelaide/TAFESA articulation agreement. It is only available to students studying the BMedia degree. It may be taken by BMedia students who do not intend to complete the full majors and contribute to the Free Elective portion of their degree at Level I.

    Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand basic principles of design for e-book and magazine production
    2. Use appropriate technologies for magazine and web page layout
    3. Produce basic web pages using varied design applications and coding
    4. Compose a page incorporating elements and features that meet the client’s design brief and is print ready 5. Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
    University Graduate Attributes

    No information currently available.

  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Facilities and resources will be provided through the Creative Industries Centre, Tea Tree Gully; some additional resources will be available to students through the Discipline of Media, University of Adelaide
    Recommended Resources
    Access to following applications: Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
    Online Learning
    Students will be provided with access to the online system used at the Creative Industries Centre. Essential information on enrolment and other administrative information will be provided via MyUni.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Practice based learning
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.


    96 hours class teaching; approximately 210 hours of independent work to complete assignments
    Learning Activities Summary
    This is a practice-based course that provides a thorough grounding in the essential skills required to use industry-standard, computer graphic applications. Students complete tasks assigned in workshop classes under the active instruction of members of CIC staff
    Specific Course Requirements
    Attendance at classes conducted at Creative Industries Centre, Tea Tree Gully
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    In order to pass this subject you must successfully complete two assessment tasks:

    Assessment 1: Logo and Stationery Design. 40% of Total Grade, Hurdle Requirement  
    Assessment 2: Flyer Design. 60% of Total Grade






    Formative:
    Lecturer led software demonstrations with students submitting files at end of lessons
    Summative: Individual projects demonstrating knowledge acquired during formative exercises

    80% of submissions need to be assessed as competent to pass

    Assessment is entirely determined by teaching staff of the Creative Industries Centre and identical in every respect to the approach and standards used in the equivalent qualifications regularly taught through the CIC. A joint management group comprising senior staff from both UA and CIC will monitor assessment processes and student outcomes.
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Compulsory attendance at workshops and location work
    Assessment Detail
    Detailed assessment outlines and marking guides are provided via TAFE SA Learn. Additionally, both assessments will be discussed in detail during the workshop sessions.  

    Assessment 1: Logo and Stationery Design You will chose a provided client and design a corporate brand consisting of a logo, business card and letterhead. Additionally, you will be required to submit evidence of the design process you have undertaken which should include research, concept design, peer feedback and finished art.

    Assessment 2: Flyer Design You will design a series of promotional flyers for three different events occurring within Adelaide. Each event has it’s own distinctive target audience and the flyers must portray a message which is suitable to the topic. You will consider the use graphic design theories such as colour usage, hierarchy, focal point and the rule of thirds when composing the layout. Additionally, good typographical practices must also be utilised.

    Submission Assessments are submitted via the Creative Industries Submission Drive and TAFE SA Learn. Please note: the Submission Drive can only be accessed on-campus at the Creative Industries Centre, TAFE SA.    
    Submission
    Assessments must be submitted on due dates. Late submissions must be negotiated with the lecturer through prior contact no less than three days before the due date.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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