Syllabus

Visual Identity

Code
GIK2QZ
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Information Systems (IKA)
Group of Subjects
Informatics/Computer and Systems Sciences
Disciplinary Domain
Technology, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Information Systems1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 24 August 2021.
This syllabus is valid from 22 September 2021.
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, students will be able to:
  • describe concepts in visual communication
  • describe technical aspects of graphics, colour and file format

Skills and Abilities
After completing the course, students will be able to:
  • apply basic communication theories
  • in a presentation, relate created graphic artifacts to conditions  and assigned requirements
  • conduct inquiries that form the basis for the creation of graphic artifacts within visual communication
  • create graphic artifacts intended for visual communication based on conditions and assigned requirements
  • use common tools and working methods adapted for the graphics industry

Evaluation Ability and Approach
After completing the course, students will be able to:
  • evaluate graphic artifacts intended for visual communication based on conditions and assigned requirements

Course Content

The course covers the creation, evaluation and presentation of artifacts within visual communication from both a theoretical and a practical perspective. The course also includes technical aspects of graphics, colour and file formats.

Assessment

Assignments (4 credits)
Seminars (3 credits)
Oral presentation (0.5 credits)

Forms of Study

Lectures, exercises, lessons, seminars

Grades

The Swedish grades U–G.

 

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements and Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Social Sciences 1b or 1a1 + 1a2