VCDP 1140: Composition 1
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will learn how to apply traditional design principles and client communication objectives confidently to a variety of compositions. They will learn to identify the key factors that determine a designer's selection, and the use and treatment of type and image within design projects under the consideration of compositional design principles. While working through these concepts, students will continue to develop proficiency in Adobe CC software as well as proper file setup for design projects.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply principles of visual composition and organizational layout to reinforce communication of information and concept
- Confidently engage in group design critiques using appropriate terminology
- Prepare professional digital files within the limitations of deadlines and constraints
- Analyze a composition and describe relationships between the elements
- Analyze a composition and identify areas of strength and weakness
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 42
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 54
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, production simulations, problem solving, practical labs and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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30
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Final project
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Assignments
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30
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Assignments
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Lab Work
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30
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May include in-class exercises, assignments, quizzes/tests, and work-in-progress
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Participation
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10
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Participation and professionalism
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Course topics
- Principles of visual composition
- Integrating type and image
- Layout design
- Visual communication
- Design critiques and terminology
- Preparing professional digital files
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.