- Combine computer-based visual design with a career in communications
- Specialise in either graphic design, e-media design or 3D design
- Opportunities to exhibit in the USC Gallery
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Design and Communication
Award abbreviation: BDes&Comn
QTAC code: 011031
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR336
CRICOS code: 074095J. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Learn about design in printed, electronic and 3D formats and explore how design integrates with other areas such as advertising and communication.
In this program you combine computer-based design with studies in communications. The computer-based design component covers practical and theoretical studies in graphic design, e-media (web and multimedia), 3D design, visual communication and information visualisation. Communication courses include public relations, journalism, creative advertising and creative writing. You also have opportunities to exhibit works in the USC Gallery.
Majors
Communication majors: 3D design, communication studies; creative advertising; creative writing; e-media design; graphic design; journalism; public relations.
Career opportunities
Depending on courses selected, graphic design, editing, advertising, marketing, interpretive design, animation, multimedia design, packaging, public relations, publishing, web design.
Admission requirements
Please refer to the English language entry requirements.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Debra Livingston
Tel: +61 7 5430 1252
Email: dlivings@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses, 18 required courses including 1 major design area (8 courses), and 4 electives.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register your selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- The 6 advanced courses from one of the design streams, plus DES101 and DES105 , will constitute a major in that stream.
- Some of the required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors
- Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1, following the successful completion of DES105 .
- When enrolling, refer to [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 International Justice and Human Rights
COR110 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
COR111 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
Introductory courses
3 required courses:
CMN102 International Relations: Theory and Practice
DES101 Politics of the USA
DES105 International Security
PLUS select 1 course from:
CMN116 Politics and the Media
CMN120 Politics and Security in East Asia
CMN130 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
CMN140 Industry Project 1: International Studies
PLUS select 2 courses from:
DES102 Rural and Regional Sustainability
DES103 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
DES104 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
DES106 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
Advanced courses
1 required course
CMN213 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
PLUS select 5 courses from:
CMN214 International Relations: Theory and Practice
CMN216 Politics of the USA
CMN218 International Security
CMN222 Politics and the Media
CMN224 Politics and Security in East Asia
CMN226 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
CMN227 Industry Project 1: International Studies
CMN228 Rural and Regional Sustainability
CMN229 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
CMN231 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
CMN235 Communication and Thought
CMN237 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN240 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN248 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
CMN249 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
CMN256 Forces of Change in International Politics
PLUS select 6 courses from your chosen major study area:
Graphic Design major
DES211 International Justice and Human Rights
DES212 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
DES213 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
DES214 International Relations: Theory and Practice
DES215 Politics of the USA
DES216 International Security
e-Media major
DES221 Politics and the Media
DES222 Politics and Security in East Asia
DES223 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
DES224 Industry Project 1: International Studies
DES225 Rural and Regional Sustainability
DES226 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
3D Design major
DES231 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
DES232 Communication and Thought
DES233 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
DES234 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
DES235 Communication Theory and Practice
DES236 Editing for the Communications Professional
Please note: Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1 following the successful completion of DES105 .
Elective courses
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Design and Communication Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Managing People | |||
| COR110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| COR111 Engineering Professional Practice |
Required courses (12)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN102 Science Research Methods | |||
| CMN213 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| DES101 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| DES105 Physics |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN116 Calculus and Algebra | |||
| CMN120 Engineering Statics | |||
| CMN130 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology | |||
| CMN140 Economics for Business |
PLUS select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES102 Mechanics of Materials | |||
| DES103 Introduction to Engineering Design | |||
| DES104 Structural Engineering | |||
| DES106 Numerical Analysis |
PLUS select 5 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN214 Engineering Project Management | |||
| CMN216 Fluid Mechanics | |||
| CMN218 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics | |||
| CMN222 Engineering Project 1 | |||
| CMN224 Design of Open Channels | |||
| CMN226 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | |||
| CMN227 Engineering Project 2 | |||
| CMN228 Sustainable Futures | |||
| CMN229 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN231 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| CMN235 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| CMN237 Applied Research Methods | |||
| CMN240 Economics for Business | |||
| CMN248 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| CMN249 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| CMN256 Marketing Theory and Practice |
Required advanced courses—from your chosen major study area (6)
Graphic Design major
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES211 Accounting for Business | |||
| DES212 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| DES213 Communication and Thought | |||
| DES214 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| DES215 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| DES216 Applied Research Methods |
e-Media major
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES221 Economics for Business | |||
| DES222 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| DES223 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| DES224 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| DES225 Accounting for Business | |||
| DES226 Introduction to Informatics |
3D Design major
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES231 Communication and Thought | |||
| DES232 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| DES233 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| DES234 International Politics: An Australian Perspective | |||
| DES235 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| DES236 Forces of Change in International Politics |
Please note: Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1 following the successful completion of DES105 .
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288