DYD122 Design Visualisations
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| Unit code: | DYD122 |
|---|---|
| Equivalent(s): | DYB122 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $4,944 |
Unit Outline: College 2 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | DYD122 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | DYB122 |
| Coordinator: | Scott Bagnell | s.bagnell@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit introduces you to design visualisation practice and how to employ a variety of techniques to visualise design ideas to assist you in design thinking, research, communication and presentation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Use introductory analogue and digital visualisation techniques for design thinking, research, communication and presentation.
- Understand the knowledge of visualisation across various design disciplines.
- Apply knowledge and techniques of visualisation for rapid and effective implementation in design tasks.
Content
Topics covered in this unit include:
- introductory design visualisation practices
- analogue drawing, sketching and illustrative techniques
- introductory digital raster and vector illustrative techniques
- visualisation for thinking, research, communication and presentation purposes
- academic integrity (visual) and ethics.
Learning Approaches
Your learning will be informed by a combination of lecture delivered content, blended material and practical hands-on studio experiences which will bring content into practice and develop your foundational skills. eContent will provide online resources that support your learning. Due to the practical hands-on learning in the unit it is expected that you actively participate in the weekly learning activities. Additional self-directed work outside studio time will also be required to practice sketching skills and complete assessment tasks, in line with QUT guidelines.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment is comprised of formative (how your work is progressing) and summative assessment (to grade your work against expected outcomes). Formative feedback will be provided over the course of the semester in-class and online. Feedback on summative assessment is provided after completion of each assessment item and relates to the criteria and standards outlined in the online rubric for each assessment.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit comprises three connected parts. First, early in the semester, you will produce a visual research portfolio. Next, in the middle of semester, you will produce a coursework portfolio of drawings and sketches. Finally, at the end of the semester, you will produce a graphic poster.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Visual Research Portfolio
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Coursework Portfolio
This assessment comprises weekly activities undertaken progressively throughout semester to create a portfolio that showcases a variety of analog visualisation skills covered in the course. This can include hand-drawn sketches, diagrams and other non-digital forms of visual communication. The portfolio should demonstrate your ability to communicate complex information visually.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Graphic Poster
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Facilities such as Z10 (KG campus) or J Block workshops (GP campus) may be used for learning activities in this unit. Access to these facilities requires completion of a Workshops safety induction. Access to KG studio facilities (if utilised) requires completion of a KG studios induction. These inductions are completed online.
Further information will be posted on the unit Canvas site.
Resources
There are no set textbooks for this unit. Please refer to the unit Canvas site, specifically for materials required for the practical drawing tasks.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with studying this unit. However, it is recommended that you review the Tier 1 General safety induction for information about the safe use of buildings and facilities whilst on campus.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IF06 Diploma in Creative Industries
- Demonstrate broad, coherent theoretical knowledge for creative enterprise, career development and interdisciplinary collaborations in the Creative Industries sector
Relates to: Visual Research Portfolio , Coursework Portfolio, Graphic Poster - Apply critical and creative thinking, digital literacy and problem solving skills to identify, analyse and evaluate a range of authentic creative enterprise issues
Relates to: Visual Research Portfolio , Graphic Poster - Communicate effectively using a range of forms across different professional settings and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Visual Research Portfolio , Coursework Portfolio, Graphic Poster - Exercise self-reflection, adaptability and self-direction in order to devise and refine new ideas, approaches and ways of doing and knowing.
Relates to: Graphic Poster
Unit Outline: College Summer 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | DYD122 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | DYB122 |
| Coordinator: | Scott Bagnell | s.bagnell@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit introduces you to design visualisation practice and how to employ a variety of techniques to visualise design ideas to assist you in design thinking, research, communication and presentation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Use introductory analogue and digital visualisation techniques for design thinking, research, communication and presentation.
- Understand the knowledge of visualisation across various design disciplines.
- Apply knowledge and techniques of visualisation for rapid and effective implementation in design tasks.
Content
Topics covered in this unit include:
- introductory design visualisation practices
- analogue drawing, sketching and illustrative techniques
- introductory digital raster and vector illustrative techniques
- visualisation for thinking, research, communication and presentation purposes
- academic integrity (visual) and ethics.
Learning Approaches
Your learning will be informed by a combination of lecture delivered content, blended material and practical hands-on studio experiences which will bring content into practice and develop your foundational skills. eContent will provide online resources that support your learning. Due to the practical hands-on learning in the unit it is expected that you actively participate in the weekly learning activities. Additional self-directed work outside studio time will also be required to practice sketching skills and complete assessment tasks, in line with QUT guidelines.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment is comprised of formative (how your work is progressing) and summative assessment (to grade your work against expected outcomes). Formative feedback will be provided over the course of the semester in-class and online. Feedback on summative assessment is provided after completion of each assessment item and relates to the criteria and standards outlined in the online rubric for each assessment.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit comprises three connected parts. First, early in the semester, you will produce a coursework portfolio. Next, in the middle of semester, you will produce a visual research portfolio of drawings and sketches. Finally, at the end of the semester, you will produce a graphic advocacy poster.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Coursework Portfolio
This assessment comprises weekly activities undertaken progressively throughout semester to create a portfolio that showcases a variety of analog visualisation skills covered in the course. Weekly activities will be completed in studio over the first part of the unit, Your attendance at weekly studios is expected in order to receive ongoing feedback from your studio leader. The final portfolio is to be presented as a single PDF document.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Visual Research Portfolio
For this assignment, you will produce a folio that demonstrates a close visual study of a chosen artefact. This will involve in-depth analysis and examination of the object and its physical characteristics. You will use a variety of visual media including sketches, diagrams, photographs, and concise annotation to communicate your analysis and design insight. The final portfolio is to be presented as a single PDF document.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Advocacy Poster
For this assessment you will create a an Advocacy poster that responds to a current design industry related theme. The poster must use analogue and digital visualisation effectively communicate a considered point of view rather than simply promote an event or product. A supporting folio, submitted as a single PDF of A3 portrait pages, will document your process (including design rationale, mood board, style guide, planning and thumbnails, InDesign compositions, original sketches and references), and you will deliver a brief verbal presentation of your poster and key design decisions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Facilities such as Z10 (KG campus) or J Block workshops (GP campus) may be used for learning activities in this unit. Access to these facilities requires completion of a Workshops safety induction. Access to KG studio facilities (if utilised) requires completion of a KG studios induction. These inductions are completed online.
Further information will be posted on the unit Canvas site.
Resources
There are no set textbooks for this unit. Please refer to the unit Canvas site, specifically for materials required for the practical drawing tasks.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with studying this unit. However, it is recommended that you review the Tier 1 General safety induction for information about the safe use of buildings and facilities whilst on campus.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IF06 Diploma in Creative Industries
- Demonstrate broad, coherent theoretical knowledge for creative enterprise, career development and interdisciplinary collaborations in the Creative Industries sector
Relates to: Coursework Portfolio, Visual Research Portfolio , Advocacy Poster - Apply critical and creative thinking, digital literacy and problem solving skills to identify, analyse and evaluate a range of authentic creative enterprise issues
Relates to: Visual Research Portfolio , Advocacy Poster - Communicate effectively using a range of forms across different professional settings and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Coursework Portfolio, Visual Research Portfolio , Advocacy Poster - Exercise self-reflection, adaptability and self-direction in order to devise and refine new ideas, approaches and ways of doing and knowing.
Relates to: Advocacy Poster