Design for Production

Unit code: DCO30002
Duration: 1 Teaching Period
Contact hours: Recommended 8 hours of study per week

About this unit

This unit introduces a range of industry standard production processes, including mass production and one-to-many communication. It explores methods of selection and sourcing of appropriate suppliers and manufacturers in relation to a specific project outcome. Learn about workflow for production and examine communication issues for designers and manufacturers.

Content

• Accessing, analysing and presenting research data
• Developing a creative strategy and communication plan
• Investigating selected media systems
• Developing communication design concept and idea
• Executing designed communication outcomes
• Publishing a design presentation document.
• Studio-based exercises and tutorial activities, peer review and critique, online submission and discussion, research and reading. A workbook/reflective journal will be maintained.

This unit is found in Bachelor of Design with a Major in Communication Design.