Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

architecture. It does this through a careful balance of theory
and industry relevant practical studies. Understanding of issues
such as sustainability and universal access are now essential for
designers. This major complements others such as Interactive
Media; Advertising; Environmental and Spatial Design, Film and
Video; Photomedia; and Game Design and Culture.
Additional Major Information
It is recommended that students intending to study the
Graphic Design Major complete the following Foundation
Program electives:
VIS1303 Introduction to Drawing 15
DEF1102 Design Foundations: Design History 15
Required units Credit Points
DES2101 Design Practices: Identity 15
DES2102 Design Practices: Pre-press 15
DES2106 Design Practices: Typography 15
DES3206 Design Practices: Information and
Advertising Design 15
DES3208 Design Practices: Project 15
Select three units from the following list:
DEF1106 Collaborative Design 15
DES2104 Vector Illustration 15
DES2203 Design Practices: Publication 15
DES2206 Design Practices: Animation 15
DES3207 Design Practices: Design Production 15
FAV3231 Digital Video 2 15
IMM2125 Interface and Information Design 15
careers: Graphic Designer, Art Director, Illustrator.
interactive media
campus: Mount Lawley
Provides studies in both traditional multimedia and emerging
digital interactive technologies. It draws together theory and
knowledge from multiple creative disciplines. Students gain
skills and competence in the design, scripting, development and
usability of digital media products for information, entertainment
and commerce. They also develop an understanding and skills
associated with the specialist roles needed in the team-based
development and management of interactive media products for
web and other emergent technologies.
Additional Major Information
It is recommended that students intending to study the
Interactive Media Major complete at least two of the following
Foundation Program electives:
DES2206 Design Practices: Animation 15
FAV1101 Introduction to Digital Video 15
IMM1121 Digital Photomedia 15
MTQ1110 Desktop Music Production 15
MTQ1118 Digital Audio and Sampling Techniques 15
PHO1105 Photo Work 15
Required units Credit Points
GDT2102 3D Visualisation 15
IMM1122 Publishing on the World Wide Web 15
IMM2123 Interactive Multimedia Authoring 1 15
IMM2125 Interface and Information Design 15
IMM2226 Interactive Multimedia Authoring 2 15
Select three units from the following list:
IMM3205 3D Animation 15
IMM3227 Advanced World Wide Web Applications 15
IMM3228 Project Management Methodology 15
IMM3330 Industry Project Development 15
careers: Web Designer, Web Programmer, Digital Media Manager.
photomedia
campus: Mount Lawley
A unique program that combines production and critical analysis
of still images. Encourages students to become critically aware
of visual languages and at the same time explore creative
approaches to photography. The unique combination of units
offered in this major prepares students for work in a number of
areas that involve photography.
Required units Credit Points
PHO1105 Photo Work 15
PHO2103 Studio Work 15
PHO2202 Images and Pleasures 15
PHO2221 Advanced Digital Photomedia 15
PHO3312 Case Studies in Production 15
Select three units from the following list:
CMM3104 Professional Placement 1 15
IMM1121 Digital Photomedia 15
PHO2102 Photomedia Aesthetics and Histories 15
PHO2201 Images and Narratives 15
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