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VCDP 2455: Studio: Special Topics
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this studio course, students will work collaboratively on various graphic design projects for real-world clients. Under the mentorship of an instructor, students will meet with a client to determine project scope and will then create a project plan to coordinate the roles of each team member and define milestones and deadlines. Students will then work together to research, design, and complete their projects, including presenting their work to their clients. Alongside this client work, students will also work on diverse instructor-led projects at the cutting edge of new design trends and techniques. Topics will be selected based on the current design landscape and the needs of the design industry and may include new technologies, digital illustration, animation, web design and development, video, social media, advertising, and more.
Credits
5.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Completion of 67 credits of VCDP 1000- and/or 2000-level courses, or department permission.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Research and identify current trends in design styles and techniques
- Research and discuss current ethical and cultural issues related to design
- Create designs with up-to-date techniques and technologies
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients
- Effectively and positively participate within a team environment
- Identify new technologies or techniques to include in ongoing professional development
- Create and revise designs that meet client specifications
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
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
- Design trends
- New design technologies
- Multimedia and interactive approaches to design
- Professional communication
- Project management
- Collaboration strategies
- Design presentations
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.