Abstract
This paper explores a teaching model that situates the student in a visual narrative environment that reveals the complexities of real world situations. The model follows the professional process of a graphic designer and client as they engage with the wide range of issues and skills needed to create a successful corporate identity. The teaching resource interface is a graphic novel that utilises a flexible mode of delivery to internal and external graphic design students. It builds upon a preference that most design students have for visual'spatial learning by exemplifying the visual aspects and situating the issues within a context of a character-driven story. The package encourages deeper learning by interactive involvement, multimedia and parallel exercises to transform the narrative into knowledge. This teaching resource showcases a model of design practice that enables discussion to assist students to form an understanding of the skills needed to be a professional graphic designer.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Cumulus |
| Subtitle of host publication | International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | RMIT University & Swinburne University of Technology |
| Pages | 1-8 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781921426520 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | Cumulus 38° South: Hemispheric shifts across learning teaching and research - Melbourne, Australia, Australia Duration: 12 Nov 2009 → 14 Nov 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | Cumulus 38° South: Hemispheric shifts across learning teaching and research |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| Period | 12/11/09 → 14/11/09 |