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Discussing, and looking for, what is relevant in, and the relevance of, graphic design.
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Displaying opinions, and focusing solely, on corporate and brand identity work.
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Coralling the most relevant and creative on- and off-line bits that pertain to the design community – and said community is openly invited and encouraged to add their hard-earned links.
COFA Online ~Enrich
COFA Online ~Enrich is a dynamic and innovative initiative from the The College of Fine Arts (UNSW) designed to address the needs and interests of public, professionals, and corporate bodies nationally and internationally, primarily in the area of arts education. The ~Enrich concept extends beyond the traditional university environment into community and industry sectors offering a suite of relevant and contemporary online courses.
Courses currently available (for 2007) in the suite include:
* The Language of Interactivity
* Graphics & Contemporary Society
* Textiles: Tradition & Contemporary Technology
* Cross Cultural Sculpture
* Fashion 1980 - Now
* Visual Identity in the Built Environment
* Print Advertising for a World Market
* Draw Your World
* Contemporary Aesthetics in Digital Architecture
* Society Through the Lens
* Unraveling Urban Design
* Creative Character Design
Designed to provide university level education that is focussed not simply on skills acquisition, ~Enrich courses are characterised by their theoretical components that are developed and taught by academics and industry professionals. Delivered via COFA Online’s Omnium software the ~Enrich student user-experience is of a seamless integration of quality academic content and an easy-to-use digital interface operable from any location. Developed with a global perspective the ~Enrich program is a unique concept in contemporary arts education which is driven by a vision of collaborative learning for all who wish to access it. Although the program is based in Sydney it is available to professionals and the public globally.
~Enrich is an educational product with the power to change or extend the possibilities for a wide range of people. The emphasis in ~Enrich courses is on learning and teaching, rather than technology. The user experience of the program interface is smooth and the nature of the content is collaborative. The result is a highly relevant enhancement of the usual online learning experience. The product is one that can transform people’s potentials in a positive and satisfying manner.
COFA Online Head Rick Bennett says, “Since 1998, the College of Fine Arts (COFA), a faculty of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), has attained a strong track record and reputation for innovation in the field of e-learning. COFA’s initiatives continue to be underpinned by a key aim to fully understand and embrace the vast potential the Internet offers learning & teaching practice in higher education (specifically within the visual arts).” ~Enrich eliminates the need to travel to UNSW to study. Study can be completed anytime, anywhere in a way that suits the student’s lifestyle and patterns of life.
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