YEAR 10
Design Adventures: Visual Communication Design
Subject Area
The Arts
Duration
Semester-long
About the Course
In this elective, you’ll explore how visual elements like images and typography communicate ideas with impact. Throughout the course, you’ll apply the design process to create captivating artworks for specific purposes and audiences, mastering the use of design elements, principles, typography, and layout to develop your unique design concepts.
You’ll have the opportunity to bring your creativity to life by crafting the branding for small businesses for example a mobile food truck. From crafting an eye-catching logo to designing the business advertisements, you’ll be empowered to shape the business’ identity and leave a lasting impression. Utilising both traditional manual techniques and digital tools, you’ll present your final presentations with confidence and be inspired by the works of renowned designers to infuse your ideas with intriguing and creative typography.Â
Learning Outcomes
By completing this subject, you will learn to:
Develop proficiency in utilising design elements, principles, and typography to effectively communicate ideas and messages, enhancing your ability to create visually engaging artwork.
Cultivate problem-solving skills by applying the design process to real-world projects, such as crafting branding materials for small businesses, enabling you to meet client needs and effectively convey brand identities.
Expand creative horizons by integrating traditional manual techniques and digital tools in design projects, drawing inspiration from renowned designers to infuse your work with innovative and captivating typography.
Future Study Pathways
This subject can lead to further study in:
VCE Visual Communication & Design
Career Pathways
This subject will help you to gain skills and knowledge useful in working as a:
Graphic Designer
Branding Designer
Publishing Illustrator
Multimedia Content Creator
Architect