ACHG300 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 ASSIGNMENT 5 and 6 This module is presented on NQF Level 6

FACULTY OF CREATIVE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION

Module leader:

MIRANTHE VAN STADEN GARBETT miranthev@mgi.ac.za:

Phone: (011) 690-1825 Office number: 4

Lecturer (Remote Campus): E-mail: Due Dates: Assignment 5: Week 13 and 20 Assignment 6: Week 27 Assessments: Assignment 5: 200 Marks ( 10% final mark) Minus 5% per day deducted for late submissions Phone:

Assignment 6: 100% (30% final mark). No late submissions will be accepted

1) Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student should achieve the following outcomes:

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Research, structure and write a formal academic article. Formulate an appropriate research question Apply an appropriate methodology to a specific topic Research, acquire and present in digital format a specialised knowledge of an aspect or area of African discourse or aesthetics, whether historical or contemporary.

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Apply knowledge of history and/or theory to the chosen topic and evaluate contemporary relevance Identify and evaluate a specific case study that illuminates an aspect of African discourse or African aesthetics. Be able to explain, interpret and apply key terminologies, concepts, principles and theories in the development of a logical argument

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Formulate findings and interpretations into a sound, logical argument Support opinions and statements using authoritative sources and the correct Harvard method

2) Scope For the third and final year of History of Graphic Design you will be required to research, compile and complete a research article of between 30 and 35 pages. The topic of the dissertation is African Discourse and aesthetics and/or Corporate Identity and Branding. Students are encouraged to pursue an area that interests them, and emphasis may differ depending on the individual.