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VCDP 1242: Composition 2
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will learn to give layouts a clear identity and a strong visual hierarchy through visual and typographic relationships. They will work conceptually with semiotics and learn how type and image combine in the creation of meaning. Students will learn to adapt visual style, layout, and messaging across different formats and will also develop an understanding of how composition shifts across different media. While working through these concepts, students will continue to develop proficiency in Adobe CC software.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply principles of visual composition and organizational layout to reinforce the communication of information and concept in a design
- Compare and contrast the emphasis and hierarchy of visual compositional elements
- Develop creative concepts that clearly communicate an intended meaning
- Adapt visual style, layout, and messaging for different formats and different media
- Select images that fit the intended meaning of a design
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
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
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.
and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
30 |
Final project |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Assignments |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
May include in-class exercises, assignments, quizzes/tests, and work-in-progress |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation and professionalism |
Course topics
- Concept development process
- Semiotics
- Compositional relationships
- Visual identity
- Visual and typographic hierarchy
- Composition principles for different media
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.