Making your Mark - DESG4023

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2026 to 2027
Canterbury
Spring Term 4 20 (10) Becky Thomas checkmark-circle

Overview

Can imagery alone communicate to an audience, and if so, how? In the creation of original artwork, graphic designers have the power to synthesise and illustrate content. What techniques and processes might you use to do so? 

You’ll learn a range of creative image making techniques and processes such as photomontage, collage, print making, photography, and mark-making. Through experimentation and application, you will build your ability to art direct and create images based on conceptual requirements – a key feature of being a successful graphic designer. 

From a series of workshops and defined outcomes, you will add a range of image-making techniques to your skillset. You’ll also experiment with and learn technical skills in relevant industry software to enhance and manipulate imagery ready for production. This will give you the capacity to shape your ideas and concepts into design solutions.

Details

Contact hours

Workshop / studio 40

Method of assessment

5-minute presentation plus presentation document Presentation. Assessment Details: 5-minute pitch presentation worth 20%.
5-minute individual presentation and portfolio Project. Assessment Details: To include individual presentation, presentation slide deck, project brief(s), final outcome(s), and supporting documentation worth 80%. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.

Reassessment Method: Like-for-like

Indicative reading

Learning outcomes

On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:? 
Apply a range of techniques and skills to the creation of original images in response to set briefs. (A6, B1) 
Source visual reference and demonstrate research into materials, styles, and techniques and apply to original design outcomes. (A2) 
Reflect on design outcomes with regard to how they communicate intended ideas. (A4) 
Discuss ideas within a group/project work and provide constructive feedback. (C2) 
Mapped to Course Learning Outcomes: A2, A4, A6, B1, C2.

Notes

  1. Credit level 4. Certificate level module usually taken in the first stage of an undergraduate degree.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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