Communication Design Studio 4

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
GRAP 3024
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Course ID
206919
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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
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Doreen Donovan
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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
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will further extend students' ability in communication design by researching a range of issues and scenarios. Students will be able to design appropriate responses relevant to purpose and context, with an understanding of the social, ethical, and environmental impact of their design practice. Students will further build their knowledge of and research into the development of effective communication design, using advanced skill and knowledge in typography, image design, and overall approach. Students will extend and apply skills in visual argument and critique designing strategies and responses to a range of issues and scenarios, and with increasing understanding of the social, ethical and environmental impact of their practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply creative, iterative and critical thinking to effectively address diverse communication tasks
  • Synthesise information from a range of sources to generate and evaluate the suitability of design propositions relative to context
  • Visually communicate using advanced skills in typography, graphic and image design, by selecting appropriate design approaches for purpose
  • Identify the social, ethical and environmental impact of design practice
  • Develop awareness of issues and responsibilities related to professional practice

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 29129
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus West ,
Notes:
Online lecture
Class number
Class number 26358
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West ,
Class number
Class number 26359
Section
Section ST01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-02
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-05
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-06
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-02
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-05
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-06
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-02
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-05
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-06
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-02
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-05
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-06

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed GRAP3006 Self-Publishing, Zines and Creative Scenes Workshop

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