Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

VIS4101 15 Credit Points
Visual Communication Studies
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit introduces the student to the theories of semiotic
analysis and demonstrates its uses in visual communication.
VIS4102 15 Credit Points
Design Thinking
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit teaches the student to conceptualise, research, and
present design solutions within a limited period of time.
VIS4103 15 Credit Points
Visual Solutions and Presentation
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
In this unit students consolidate previously acquired technical and
conceptual skills in visual culture, and are introduced to new ones
through a series of set projects.
VIS4204 15 Credit Points
Analytical and Critical Report
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisites :
VIS4101 Visual Communication Studies
VIS4102 Design Thinking
In this unit the student will carry out an independent research and
analysis of an image, or collection of images in contemporary
visual culture. The topic for analysis will be agreed with his/her
supervising tutor.
VIS4205 15 Credit Points
Typography Project
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisites :
VIS4101 Visual Communication Studies
VIS4102 Design Thinking
In this unit the student will develop a personal project that focuses
on typography, using any medium or combination of media. The
subject of the study will be determined in consultation with
his/her supervising tutor. It will allow the student to pursue an indepth
study of the subject.
VIS4206 15 Credit Points
Image/Text Project
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisites :
VIS4101 Visual Communication Studies
VIS4102 Design Thinking
In this unit the student will develop a personal project that focuses
on the relationships and interplay between image and text, using
any medium or combination of media. The subject of the study
will be determined in consultation with his/her supervising tutor.
It will allow the student to pursue an in-depth study of the subject.
VIS4207 15 Credit Points
Pictorial Project
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisites :
VIS4101 Visual Communication Studies
VIS4102 Design Thinking
In this unit the student will develop a personal project that focuses
on pictorial imagery, using any medium or combination of media.
The subject of the study will be determined in consultation with
his/her supervising tutor. It will allow the student to pursue an indepth
study of the subject.
VIS5103 20 Credit Points
Contemporary Arts Studio 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit drives the development of a formally proposed and
approved research project and corresponding exhibition of major
work. Units at this level require resolution of ideas through the
research and production of creative works in one or more media,
along with a high level of communication skills. Creative works
should include substantial background research and development
material, along with a clearly identified strategy by which to
communicate them. The exhibition or presentation of resulting
works should identify an informed understanding of the ethical,
cultural, historical and theoretical issues surrounding the work.
This unit is undertaken in one of the following studio disciplines:
Painting, Print Media, Textiles, Sculpture, Electronic Arts and
Design.
VIS5111 30 Credit Points
Studio 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Establishment of the candidate's studio intentions in terms of
subject matter, content of media specific work and
appropriateness of media chosen.
VIS5115 20 Credit Points
Studio 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
In this unit students will work with their supervisor to establish
their studio intentions for research, in terms of subject matter,
content of media specific work and appropriateness of media
chosen.
VIS5204 20 Credit Points
Contemporary Arts Studio 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
VIS5103 Contemporary Arts Studio 1
This unit drives the development of a formally proposed and
approved research project and corresponding exhibition of major
work. Units at this level require resolution of ideas through the
research and production of creative works in one or more media,
along with a high level of communication skills. Creative works
should include substantial background research and development
material, along with a clearly identified strategy by which to
communicate them. The exhibition or presentation of resulting
works should identify an informed understanding of the ethical,
cultural, historical and theoretical issues surrounding the work.
This unit is undertaken in one of the following disciplines:
Painting, Print Media, Textiles, Sculpture, Electronic Arts and
Design.
VIS5205 20 Credit Points
Contemporary Arts Studio 3
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
VIS5204 Contemporary Arts Studio 2
This is the first of two final units that drive the resolution of the
Honours Studio Research Project and culminates with the
exhibition of major pieces of finished work or fully resolved
demonstrations of practical projects (installation, performance,
etc). Units at this level require resolution of ideas through the
research and production of creative works in one or more media.
Creative works should include substantial background research
and development material, along with a clearly identified strategy
by which to communicate them. The exhibition or presentation of
resulting works should identify an informed understanding of the
ethical, cultural, historical and theoretical issues surrounding the
work. This unit is undertaken in one of the following studio
disciplines: Painting, Print Media, Textiles, Sculpture, Electronic
Arts and Design.
VIS5206 20 Credit Points
Contemporary Arts Studio 4
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
VIS5205 Contemporary Arts Studio 3
This final unit drives the resolution of the Honours Studio
Research Project and culminates with the exhibition of major
pieces of finished work or fully resolved demonstrations of
practical projects (installation, performance, etc). Units at this
level require resolution of ideas through the research and
production of creative works in one or more media. Creative
works should include substantial background research and
development material, along with a clearly identified strategy by
which to communicate them. The exhibition or presentation of
314 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008