222453

Visual Communication Design Research and Development

Application of research methods and processes to investigate social, cultural, aesthetic and technical issues and strategies in an approved visual communication design project.

Course code

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222453

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.

30

Subject

Visual Communication Design

Course planning information

Course notes

This course begins with collaborative exploration of visual design research. You will explore a range of research methods and techniques, which will be used to help you develop a topic. You will experience many variations of research types including research through design, where you explore a topic or issue by experimentation and iteration, gradually building your design solution. Students will have the opportunity to work in teams or individually.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
B- average over 222358 and 237330; or B- average over 222381 and one of (222302, 222311, 222321, 222331, 222341, 222356, 222371); or PGDipDes admission

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

Restrictions

Similar content
197380 and 222451

You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

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 Demonstrate a critical understanding of creative research methods and contexts. [Graduate Profile: Understanding - Matauranga A2]
  • 2 Be intellectually curious and adaptable, willing to embrace new ideas and accommodate risk and uncertainty. [Graduate Profile: Creativity - Toi B1]
  • 3 Apply research methods to generate ideas, proposals, creative works and arguments. [Graduate Profile: Creativity- Toi C1]
  • 4 Explore creative research processes in order to transform ideas into material outcomes. [Graduate Profile: Virtuosity- Mohio D3]
  • 5 Demonstrate strong visual, oral and written communication skills. [Graduate Profile: Connectedness - Whanaungatanga E1]

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

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Creative compositions 1 2 3 4 5 100%

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.