UM1FOC10 Form and Context

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Introduction

Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.

Included in the following bachelor's degrees:

Course Aim(s)

The course introduces the basic level of visual language contextualized by various introductory digital design practices.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

The student

K1	has knowledge of pipeline workflow including how traditional means of creative production are assimilated in digital content production.
K2	is familiar with key elements of visual representation.
K3	has knowledge of the social and cultural impact on the development of ideas.

Skills

The student

S1	can interpret and evaluate shape and form for use in digital content creation.
S2	can discover fundamental composition of observed space through the production of a range of design activities.
S3	can design and produce 3D digital content based on 2D work.

General Competence

The student

G1	understands the value of drawing in relation to digital content production.
G2	can demonstrate self-directed learning through observation.
G3	understands the representation of culture through visual art.
G4	is familiar with industry standard production formats.

Course Topics

Teaching Methods

Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.

Resources and Equipment

Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
- streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
- video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
- tools, software and libraries, where applicable
Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).

Prerequisite Knowledge

Refer to admission requirements.

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

250 nominal hours.
Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

Assessment Strategy

This course has two (2) exams contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.

The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.

Form of assessment	Grading scale	Grouping	Duration of assessment
Report	A-F
Portfolio of Work	A-F