GDES20001 Graphic Design Studio 2: Image & Media
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is GDES20001 hard?
GDES20001: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Second graphic design studio: communicate with image, text, motion and sound across a range of media.
After it you can
- Combine image, text and motion
- Pick a communication strategy for an audience
- Present finished design pieces
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- GDES30001 Infographics Studio
- GDES30005 Typography in Practice
- GDES30006 Word as Image in Space and Time
- GDES30007 Imagery in Graphic Design
- GDES30008 Interactive Media
Careers
Helps toward: Graphic designer, Landscape architect, Interior Designer, Architect, Interaction designer, Performance designer, Service designer, User experience designer, Web and social media developer
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Projects 80%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is GDES20001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking GDES20001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GDES20001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Projects 80%.
- How many class hours a week does GDES20001 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GDES20001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Design.
- What can I take after GDES20001?
- 5 subjects need it first, for example GDES30001, GDES30005, GDES30006, GDES30007.
- Can I rate GDES20001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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