222425

Illustration Studio Practice

Advanced exploration and application of illustrative processes, methods and strategies to a range of complex issues.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

222425

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

400-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Visual Communication Design

Course planning information

Course notes

Students entering the course via 'Permission course coordinator 'will be asked to submit a short portfolio to demonstrate their ability to perform at the appropriate level for the course.

Expected prior learning

Students are expected to have an understanding of both visual narrative and character development and context. Additionally, students will require a foundation of skills within a range of mark-making media (analogue and digital).

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
222326 or 222333 or Appraisal Required

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Identify and define in depth the key requirements of a complex client brief.
  • 2 Demonstrate a high level of expertise in gathering information from numerous sources - both visual and text based - relevant to the needs of a client brief.
  • 3 Use creatively, gathered information and develop a wide range of possible design strategies and solutions.
  • 4 Apply understanding of key client brief requirements through the production of a final design solution.
  • 5 Demonstrate a high level of expertise in the use of traditional and digital media.
  • 6 Demonstrate understanding of high production values through the presentation of final printed work.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Creative compositions 2 3 4 5 6 50%
Creative compositions 1 2 3 4 5 6 50%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.