Experimental Image-Making Processes
Overview
This unit explores the use of image-making techniques to develop visual concepts and designs. Students investigate and develop an individual approach to processes and practices in the origination and execution of visual ideas. They are encouraged to experiment and explore a range of digital and traditional image-making technologies for the purpose of addressing design problems.
Requisites
25 Credit Points in one of the following:
AND
Bachelor of Design (including double degrees and old Bachelor of Design tagged codes –currently on teach out)
OR
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours)
OR
Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
OR
Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours)
OR
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity and related double degrees
OR
Bachelor of Film and Television (Animation)
OR
Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)
OR
Bachelor of Film and Television
01-June-2025
08-June-2025
05-October-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply principles of design, composition and visual perception to design tasks
- Create experimental visual forms using a range of image-making techniques
- Produce design outcomes that incorporate digital and traditional image-making processes, taking into consideration copyright issues
- Build conceptual knowledge and technical proficiency around image making
- Evaluate the communicative imperative of visual forms
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week | Venue Type and Activity Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus | Studio | 36 | 12 weeks | 3 | |
| Specified Activities | Various | 30 | 10 weeks | 3 | Visual research |
| Unspecified Activities | Independent Learning | 84 | 12 weeks | 7 | |
| Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 13 | ||
Swinburne Online
| Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week | Venue Type and Activity Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Lecture | 48 | 12 weeks | 4 | Asynchronous lecture |
| Specified Activities | Various | 60 | 12 weeks | 5 | |
| Unspecified Activities | Independent Learning | 42 | 12 weeks | 3.5 | |
| Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 12.5 | ||
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Workbook | Individual | 20% | 1,2,4,5 |
| Project 1 | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Project 2 | Individual | 40% | 1,3,4,5 |
Content
- Design process, ideation and conceptualisation
- Digital and traditional image-making techniques
- Innovation and experimentation around image-making in a design context
- Translation of visual concepts into design outcomes
- Graduate Attribute – Communication Skills: Verbal communication
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.