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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Course Name (English) GRAPHIC DESIGN LAYOUT
Course Code ADE411
MQF Credit 3
Course Description This subject is divided into 3 main sections that are seen as a synthesis to the development of design. Good designs must include the elements of communication and aesthetic values. The first section of this subject is to learn the history of graphic design through the aspect of style development, shape and the implication on the current design. Next, students are exposed to the organization of the information, element, principal and the procedure of layout and design. Finally, this subject generates the basic learning of typography through the study of style, form/structure and visual communication effect.
Transferable Skills Demonstrate the ability to dream, imagine and visualize Demonstrate resilience, perseverance and positivity in
multi-tasking, dealing with change and meeting new challenges.
Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Demonstrations, Case Study, Tutorial, Discussion, Presentation, Project-based Learning
CLO
CLO1 Respond to the history of Graphic design and communication,related to current situation on graphic jargon at verbal and visual level. ( P3 )
CLO2 Identify the synthesis of design in producing graphic works that is more efficient, meaningful and communicative and has aesthetic values and learn the basic of typography through graphic design. ( C4 )
CLO3 Integrate professional work culture and professionalism in the procedure of graphic design and layout. ( A4 )
Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations
Reading List
Recommended Text
  • Philip B. Meggs,Alston W. Purvis 2011, Meggs' History of Graphic Design, John Wiley & Sons [ISBN: 9780470168738]
  • John McWade 2003, Before & After Page Design, Peachpit Press [ISBN: 020179537X]
  • Timothy Samara 2006, Typography Workbook, Rockport Publishers [ISBN: 9781592533015]
  • Wally Olins, Corporate Identity [ISBN: 9780875843681]
Reference Book Resources
  • Kimberly Elam 2004, Grid Systems, Princeton Architectural Press [ISBN: 1568984650]
  • Robin Landa 2005, Designing Brand Experience: Creating Powerful Integrated Brand Solutions, Cengage Learning [ISBN: 9781401848873]
  • Alina Wheeler 2012, Designing Brand Identity, John Wiley & Sons [ISBN: 9781118099209]
Article/Paper ListThis Course does not have any article/paper resources
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