Design for Production

DCO30002 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent
     

Contact hours

  • 36 Hours per Semester

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

2024 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 1		 Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
26 Feb 24 - 2 Jun 24

Results:
2 Jul 24

Last self enrolment:
10 Mar 24

Census:
31 Mar 24

Last withdraw without fail:
19 Apr 24

Dates:
29 Jul 24 - 27 Oct 24

Results:
3 Dec 24

Last self enrolment:
11 Aug 24

Census:
31 Aug 24

Last withdraw without fail:
13 Sep 24
More teaching periods

2024 teaching periods

Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 3		 Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 3

Dates:
6 Nov 23 - 11 Feb 24

Results:
5 Mar 24

Last self enrolment:
19 Nov 23

Census:
1 Dec 23

Last withdraw without fail:
29 Dec 23

Dates:
4 Nov 24 - 9 Feb 25

Results:
4 Mar 25

Last self enrolment:
17 Nov 24

Census:
29 Nov 24

Last withdraw without fail:
27 Dec 24

Prerequisites

 
Assumed Knowledge
 
Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator 

Aims and objectives

This unit introduces a range of industry standard production processes, including print production. It will explore methods of selection and sourcing of appropriate suppliers and manufacturers in relation to a specific project outcome. This unit emphasises workflow for production, and examines communication issues for designers and manufacturers. Various aspects of production will be explored, including software and design methods that support design as activity for production, for mass production or for one-to-many communication.
 
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
 
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
 
1. Use industry standard systems, methodologies and technologies relevant to communication design practice within the professional design industry
2. Use design project management skills and apply business systems and production processes to design projects
3. Investigate local printers, suppliers and manufacturers as appropriate to a specific project brief
4. Prepare design projects for appropriate production outcomes
5. Design within the limitations of specified formats and print processes and apply supplied dielines or similar print specifications
6. Propose, design and prepare for commercial print production design solutions that exploit unique formats and make specific and creative use of formats and finishes for communication

Courses with unit

BA-DES Bachelor of Design – Communication Design Major
BB-DESBUS Bachelor of Design / Bachelor of Business
BB-DCDBUS Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) / Bachelor of Business
BA-EDUSEC Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – Visual Communication Design Specialisation