Module Details
Module Code: |
DSGN H3703 |
Module Title:
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Professional Design Practice
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Title:
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Professional Design Practice
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Karen Hennessy
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Module Author:: |
Patrick Morgan
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Module Description: |
To Prepare students for various career paths within the design industry. students will undertake an array of assignments geared at preparing them for the design industry. Using Project based Learning students are exposed to professional practices within the design industry. Students engage in documenting their workflow and project work, developing and presenting both visual and verbal information to enhance their communication skills and identifying career opportunities.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Demonstrate and document professional design planning as part of the project life cycle of a design project. |
LO2 |
Be able to present design research, concepts and solutions to a potential clients. |
LO3 |
Be able to set and define graphic guidelines to create a guide for a graphic identity. |
LO4 |
Demonstrate how to create a personal brand through a portfolio of work that is directed towards specific career opportunities. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Design Style Guide
Using a logo previously designed. Produce a style guide for that logo. Included should be a strategic brand overview, logo variations, correct and incorrect versions, spacing guidelines, colour codes for different media, typography variations and family, layout, copywriting guidelines, accompanying imagery.
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Design Report
Write a report outlining the design process of the major project associated with creative studio 3 module.
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Portfolio
Build a portfolio that features work created so far in this course. Develop a cohesive concept that includes branding and identity that distinguishes the students work and tells a story. Identity how to tailor a portfolio towards a specific career area of interest.
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Career Preparation
Workshops, talks/lectures and other relevant activities on a range of professional skills applicable to the preparation for various career paths.
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Presentation
A concept and/or final design pitch presentation involving industry practitioners.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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Reassessment Description Marks for all projects/briefs are collected at the end of each semester. If a student fails to complete a project, re-assessment can take place if the student obtains the agreement of the tutor to submit completed work at the end of the semester. If part of a project involved group working then it is not possible to require students to submit such work and alternative assignments may have to be issued.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Series of connected lectures aim at communicating and presenting work in an industry environment. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Meredith Davis,Jamer Hunt. (2017), Visual Communication Design, Bloomsbury Publishing, p.208, [ISBN: 1474221572].
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Kathryn Best. (2010), The Fundamentals of Design Management, AVA Publishing, p.208, [ISBN: 2940411077].
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Neil Leonard,Gavin Ambrose. (2021), Basics Graphic Design 02: Design Research, Bloomsbury Visual Arts, p.200, [ISBN: 1350167525].
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Wang Shaoqiang. (2018), Portfolio Design and Self-Promotion, Promopress, p.240, [ISBN: 8416851794].
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Michael Mitchell,Susan Wightman. (2018), Typographic Style Handbook, Quercus Publishing, p.288, [ISBN: 0857057537].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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