This unit will focus on packaging and its associated considerations such as issues of the environment, waste and sustainability and the most effective use of materials and forms. Following a critique of old aesthetic traditions and today’s market, students will explore modern forms and cohesive collections to develop innovative packaging ideas and solutions. This will involve negotiation and relation with industry for production and manufacture. In addition, students will investigate Point of Sale and retail merchandising and will enter the Southern Cross Packaging Awards Competition. -- Course Website
Instructor: M Bates
Prerequisites: For students who commenced their course prior to 2011: ACG102 For students commencing from 2011: ACG101 and ACG103
