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project brief

The aim of the research project is to explore a

topic of interest and present an informed opin-

ion to an audience of peers. Students present

this research in the form of a three to fi ve thou-

sand–word thesis that will also be uploaded to a

blog. Below are the project stages.

Formulate a plan: Map out a series of mile-

stones and goals and assign a time frame for

each.

Begin the project: Keep visual and writ-

ten documentation as the project evolves and

upload it to the blog regularly. Involve the stu-

dio members in regular critiques of the project.

Strive to create a unique individual result. Regu-

larly review the progress to ensure the project is

in line with the project plan.

Present the project: Students should plan

to exhibit their research at the end-of-year exhi-

bition in a format that is accessible to a public

audience. The project needs to be presented in

both a visual and a written format.

project goal

The research component of the fourth-year hon-

ors program is an introduction to postgraduate

design research. It utilizes contemporary theories

of the role of research in design and encourages

critical thinking and dialogue

Class: Graphic Design Research (Honors)

Level: Fourth Year

Faculty: Russell Kerr

Duration of Project: One Semester

30

RMIT University, The Works, Communication Design

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Packaging Sound

Student: Lee Arkapaw

Music is introduced to us in the womb as a heartbeat. It is the fi rst experience we have of life on Earth.

This rhythm is soon accompanied by visuals as we enter the world. From this point on, sound and

visuals are intertwined. Can one exist without the other? My explorations into the importance of visu-

ally representing sound led me to create my own clip on music creating order.

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Karasel

Student: David Czech

Ephemeral graphic design for print has always inspired and infl u-

enced my approach to visual communication. Karasel is the visual

manifestation of printed matter and design thinking.

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Monstrosity

Student: Beck Haskins

I uncovered a correlation

between design, madness,

and genius that I dubbed

the Madesignius trinity.

Monstrosity is a shameless

showcase of nonsensical

madness that aims to turn

the idea of madness into

a delightful read rather

than a daunting, socially

monstrous trait to fi nd in

oneself. These traits materi-

alize as forty soft embrace-

able parts of one’s life.

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