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Module title: Foundation Graphic Design Skills 1
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: DES07127
Module leader: Peter Buwert
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you will practically explore and gain competency in a range of foundational skills for graphic design. You will explore, gather, and learn from examples of existing graphic design and visual culture in order to gain an elementary appreciation for the basic operations of visual communication. Module activities and coursework assignments are focussed on development of a variety of practical skills ranging from paper-craft to software techniques. Knowledge and skills gained in this module in working with common materials and formats will form a solid foundation on which to build throughout your studies.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Collect, organise, identify, and describe relevant features in examples of existing graphic design and visual culture

LO2: Demonstrate application of a range of basic skills and techniques for collecting, preparing, and manipulating visual material in the course of routine graphic design activity

LO3: Demonstrate understanding of the basic operations of visual communication by combining visual materials to craft and transmit meaning

LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of, and work with, common materials and formats for graphic design production
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Buwert
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 Weekly lectures will introduce key concepts for exploration though practical class activity.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 48 In weekly practical classes you will work under guidance of tutors to explore and develop your knowledge, understanding and skills.
Online Guided independent study 140 Outside of scheduled class time, you will continue exploring and developing your knowledge, understanding and skills as you work independently to complete coursework assignments. Resources will be provided in class and on Moodle to support your independent study.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= Portfolio You will submit a portfolio containing documentation of your design process, and deliverables produced to the specification of given coursework briefs completed throughout the module. This will include your process book (for example: A3 process book, minimum 48 pages), and outputs specified for digital and physical production (for example: three project outcomes to specifications detailed in project briefs. Digital files formatted correctly, printed materials produced to correct dimensions and material specifications).
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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