Module: FDE4001-20 Presentation and Illustration

Level: 4

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Louise Pickles

Module Tutor Contact Details: L.Pickles@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

In this module, you will lean and explore methods of communicating your work through 2D presentation incorporating illustration and appropriate digital technologies including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

2.Outline syllabus:

The module is structured around the learning gained in Research for Design Development and culminates in presenting your work within a final 2D presentation. Taught sessions will introduce you to key processes such as 2D composition and layout, digital technologies appropriate for drawing and enhancing 2D presentation, hand-rendered and digitally enhanced illustration, as well as presentation methods used by practicing designers to present work. You will be supported in exploring a narrative through appropriate media (image, text, fabric, colour, illustration and verbal presentation), to communicate ideas and process.

3.Teaching and learning activities:

Will usually include:

Introductions to two-dimensional presentation methods.

Illustration workshops.

Digital workshops.

Group and individual tutorials and critical reviews.

Personal presentation, two-dimensional and verbal.

Independent working on directed projects.

Active participation in taught sessions and directed learning.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Portfolio

• % Weighting: 100%