Long Title:Introduction to Design
Language of Instruction:English
Module Code:H6IDS
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:LEVEL 6
Field of Study: Computer use
Module Delivered in 1 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: Lisa Murphy
Module editor: Lisa Murphy
Teaching and Learning Strategy: The teaching strategy involves the use of lectures, tutorials, independent learning, and class discussions as appropriate. Additionally, learners will also have access to web based support.
Learning Environment: Learning will take place in a classroom/lab environment with access IT resources. Learners will have access to library resources, both physical and electronic and to faculty outside of the classroom where required. Module materials will be placed on Moodle, the College’s virtual learning environment.
Module Description: The module aims to: • Introduce the learner to the principles of Instructional design. It aims to provide the learner with the conceptual and practical skills needed to design and develop effective designs and creations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Describe and discuss the key learning theories relevant to Instructional design.
LO2 Analyse design issues and identify best practice in existing interactive products especially with regard to interface design
LO3 Develop multiple prototypes such as company logos, posters, storyboards and cartoon figures.
LO4 Describe the creative and scientific issues involved in the development of effective interface design.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Design (40%)
• Design theory and methods. • Design history, future outlook and design software • Components of design production - Text, images and interaction • Principles of effective interactive design in a variety of mediums. • Design issues and best practice in existing interactive products • Design Lifecycle • Impact of design in a society • Importance of typography in design
Designing Prototypes (40%)
• Creating and designing prototypes: Logos, newsletters, media adverts, magazine and newspaper software: i.e. Photoshop • Additional newly emerging technologies for use in creating design elements.
Design Features (20%)
• Page and document layout, configuring preferences, importing text and graphics, text frames, graphic formats, templates, swatches, styles, special effects i.e. Illustrator
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical The students will have to do a number of practical assessments. 1,2,3,4 100.00 n/a
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial No Description 12 Every Week 12.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 89 Every Week 89.00
Total Hours 125.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 125.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 36.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Shufflebotham, R. 2014, Photoshop CC In easy steps, In Easy Steps Limited [ISBN: 9781840786309]
  • Mark Boulton 2009, A Practical Guide to Designing for the Web, Mark Boulton Design Ltd [ISBN: 9780956174017]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CDMMA Certificate in Digital Multimedia 1 Core Subject