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VCDP 2325: Studio: Fundamentals
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will dive into the management of professional design projects by working with real clients in the department's client studio. Students will be guided in learning important project management skills like task planning, scheduling, and budgeting. They will work collaboratively, improving their skills in communication, problem solving, creative thinking, and leadership by completing projects in teams. Alongside their client projects, students will also complete various instructor-led projects related to both project management and design fundamentals.
Credits
5.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Interview a client to assess budgetary needs and scheduling
- Produce a detailed, interactive client brief to clearly define a project
- Create work schedules including expectations, roles, and budgets
- Communicate strategies effectively and professionally during client project presentations
- Effectively and positively participate within a team environment
- Adhere to professional business standards when working with clients
- Create and revise designs that meet client specifications
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: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 49
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 24
Total Hours: 108
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 49
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 24
Total Hours: 108
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)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
30 |
Client projects |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Instructor-led assignments |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
May include reflections, learning plans, in-class exercises, assignments, quizzes/tests, and work-in-progress |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation and professionalism |
Course topics
- Creative briefs
- Professional communication
- Design presentations
- Project management
- Time management
- Collaboration strategies
- Business and professional ethics
- Design fundamentals (Adobe CC, branding, composition, layout, typography, colour, etc)
- Client management case studies
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.