Visual Narrative

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
CREA 3015
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Course ID
201250
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Art and Design
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

Visual narrative is an essential communication tool for Illustrators and Animators and those in storytelling industries. This course explores and applies theories and practices of picture-making essential to storytelling in visual communication. Students will link narrative theory with both experimental and orthodox visual approaches to practices that consolidate skills ready for professional practice. The course requires experimentation and exploration of a broad range of image making mediums that can be applied to both static and sequential imagery. Professional modes of communication and dissemination of practice will be explored in relation to Industry.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate suitable media and techniques appropriate to convey meaning and message
  • Demonstrate technical and conceptual knowledge in a range of styles and techniques
  • Ability to identify and develop professional visual narratives based on personal perception, experience and critical practice
  • Demonstrate portfolio approaches to developing a professional body of work
  • Demonstrate professional attainment of Illustration and Animation mediums
  • Demonstrate visual and written approaches to creative development of visual stories

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of GRAP2007 Illustration Studio 2/GRAP2008 Animation Studio 2

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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