2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

290 I Subject Details
Aims & Objectives
To provide students with the skills to relate design of products and services with the
environment.
VBH342
Colour
48 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to apply a basic
knowledge of colour principles.
VBH344
48 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Illustration Elements and
Techniques
To provide students with the skills to draw for illustration.
VBH347
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Typography Elements and
Techniques
To provide participants with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to construct
type for a range of design applications.
VBH349
48 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Introduction to Manufacturing
Design
To provide students with the skills with an introduction to materials, techniques and
processes commonly used in the production of commercially manufactured articles.
VBH350
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Introduction to Model Making
To provide students with the skills to make models.
Describe the function and range of model in the design industry.
Produce a simple working pattern drawing from a dimensional sketch.
Produce a visual mock up orform study from product specifications.
Interpret simple engineering/orthographic drawings.
Produce a visual replica model.
Produce curved objects and forms.
VBH352
48 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Introduction to Photography
To provide a theoretical and practical introduction to photography.
Follow OH&S policies and procedures for photographic and imaging processes and
practices.
Explain camera operation and image formation.
Explain the processes and materials used in the production of photographic
images.
Produce images using a variety of photographic processes and procedures.
Present photographic images.
Discuss the representational nature of photography on various levels; as cultural
and personal expression, as technology, as documentation, and as design.
VBH354
48 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Introduction to Computers
Aims & Objectives
To provide students with the ability to perform basic skills in computer operations.
To create and save a word processed document.
Format, edit and print documents.
Explore software application and use the internet.
VBH355
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Introduction to Graphic Design
To provide students with an overview of graphic design, the design process and its
relationship to the finished product.
VBH370 Cultural Studies 1
1 Semester. 40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an awareness of the culture of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Content
History and Culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Traditional society and the law.
Dreaming.
VBH371
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Art History 1
1 Semester. 40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
This modules aimsto broaden students' understanding of art, specifically Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Art history and Art practices, while developing an awareness of
social, political, historical and geographical factors influencing Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander art practices.
VBH372 Study Skills 1
1 Semester· 24 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
This module aims to help students prepare for and carry out study.
Content
Organisation requirements.
Personal study programs.
Work schedules.
Goal setting.
Learning agreements.
Study skills.
Research skills.
Accessing resources.
Internet access.
Software packages used in the art industry.
Keyboard commands.
VBH374 Drawing 1
Semester 1 and 2·60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To provide learners with skills required to create sketches and drawings from
observation and through the process of conceptualisation, as well as demonstrate
drawing techniques with accuracy, sensitivity and creativity.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002