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Computer Graphic Design
Computer Graphic Design involves creativity, art, technology and the communication of ideas. It encourages students to reach beyond the boundaries of traditional graphic design and explore the huge potential of the digital environment.
In your second and third years you will combine highly creative design and visual communication papers with computer science papers, to become the new breed of designer. As one of these new designers you will manipulate the software you work with and extend the potential of applications and creativity in design practice.
You will have the opportunity to develop the core elements and principles of design, in both two and three dimensions. In your second year you can learn about motion graphics, the development of web and interactive skills and brand awareness, and explore the relationship between visual communication and screen-based technologies in areas such as 3D and games.
School subjects required
Art (design, painting, photography, sculpture or printmaking), graphic design and mathematics to Year 12. English is recommended.
Other subjects that may interest you
Design Media, Games and Multimedia, Computer Science, Management Communication.
Career Opportunities
- Advertising
- Branding and Corporate Identity
- Computer Games & Illustration
- Interactive Media
- Motion Graphics
- Television Production
- Web Design and Development
Potential Employers
- Advertising Agencies
- Design Firms
- Games Designer
- Publishers
- Self-employment
- Television
Papers
CGRD141 Design 1
This paper develops the student’s ability to recognise and utilise the basic elements and principles of design, both two and three-dimensionally. It explores topics related to “thinking” and creativity, with an emphasis on raising a student’s creativity, consciousness and attitude. The work will primarily be abstract in nature and will be produced in both traditional and computer-based media.
CGRD142 Design 2
This paper develops the student’s ability to put into graphic application the basic elements and principles of design. It will also provide an introduction to typography. The emphasis of the study is to apply these basics to 2D and 3D mediums. The work will be produced in both traditional and computer technology.
CGRD143 Graphic Design Study
This paper involves theory, informed experimentation and practice. It is designed to broaden a student’s visual vocabulary and improve technical expertise in the area of perceptual drawing and key aspects of colour in design. It will also provide a basic understanding of how to technically and visually create effective photographic images.
CGRD151 A History of Visual Communications
This paper will introduce students to the history of graphic design with the purpose of helping you understand the language of visual communication. You will study changes in visual form and style, from the first books and the invention of printing, to mechanistic modernist design of the twentieth century. You will be taught the skills and vocabulary of formal analysis to explore layout, typography and images, and you will also consider changes in technology and the role of graphic design in societies.
COMP103 Introduction to Computer Science 1
This paper introduces computer programming (assuming no prior knowledge) and a variety of concepts in computer science including representation, storage and manipulation of computer-based information, algorithms for problem-solving and an introduction to information systems.
COMP125 Visual Computing
This paper enables students to perform basic computing operations and to operate software packages for the manipulation of visual images and text for use in screen-based applications. Students will be introduced to basic computing concepts and provided with software tutorials and related exercises.
COMP126 Computing Media
This paper enables students to operate software packages for the manipulation of images and sound to create interactive and animated output. Students will be introduced to relevant computing concepts and provided with software tutorials and related exercises.
200 Level and Beyond
200 and 300 level papers specialise in contemporary approaches to design, both theoretically and in a wide range of practical applications that include web design and commerce, interactivity,motion graphics, introductory games and animation, identity and branding, social graphics and real-world design through an intern project. Computer Graphic Design study culminates in the final semester 300 level Degree Project. This self-designed project allows students to explore and formalise the skills which they have learnt in their three-year programme.
