Combine your visual design skills with studies in communication.
Gain hands-on experience in computer-based design to specialise in graphic design, e-Media and 3D design. Balance this with communication studies in public relations, journalism, creative advertising and creative writing to become a master of words.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Gain hands-on experience in computer-based design to specialise in graphic design, e-Media and 3D design. Balance this with communication studies in public relations, journalism, creative advertising and creative writing to become a master of words.
Taught by industry professionals, our program offers guest lectures, workshops and connections with industry bodies including AGDA and Analogue Digital. In your final year, complete an internship or professional project to work for real clients. Earn valuable experience while building your design reputation and portfolio.
You’ll exhibit in the USC Art Gallery and the School of Communication – Design online gallery giving you exposure to industry and potential employers. Open doors to careers in advertising, graphic design, marketing, public relations and web design.
Majors
Communication majors: 3D design; e-media design; graphic design.
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.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7)
CMN102 Simulation in Practice Education
COR109 Community and Primary Health Care
DES101 Advanced Health Assessment
DES105 Independent Study
PLUS select 1 course from:
CMN116 Professional Internship
CMN120 Co-ordinating Care in Community and Primary Care Contexts
CMN130 Infant Care
CMN140 Assessment in Mental Health
PLUS select 2 courses from:
DES102 Simulation in Practice Education
DES103 Mental Health Contexts of Care
DES104 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
DES106 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
Advanced courses (12)
CMN213 Simulation in Practice Education
PLUS select 5 courses from:
CMN214 Advanced Health Assessment
CMN216 Independent Study
CMN222 Professional Internship
CMN224 Community and Primary Health Care
CMN226 Co-ordinating Care in Community and Primary Care Contexts
CMN227 Assessment in Mental Health
CMN228 Mental Health Contexts of Care
CMN231 Infant Care
CMN235 Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Care
CMN237 Advanced Health Assessment
CMN240 Professional Internship
CMN248 Independent Study
CMN249 Researching Education
PLUS select 6 courses from your chosen major study area:
Graphic Design major
DES211 Designing Research
DES212 Education Research Project
DES213 Communicating Education Research Outcomes
DES214 Accounting for Managers
DES215 Economics for Managers
DES216 Education Research Theories and Methodologies
e-Media Design major
DES221 Professional Learning
DES222 Leadership for Learning Communities
DES223 Diversity and Inclusion
DES224 Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum
DES225 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
DES226 Using Data for Learning
3D Design major
DES231 Teacher as Global Practitioner
DES232 Contemporary Issues in Steiner Education
DES233 The Art of Steiner Education
DES234 Steiner Curriculum Development and Evaluation
DES235 Assessment Principles and Practice in Steiner Education
DES236 Leading and Managing Organisations
Please note: Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1 following the successful completion of DES105 .
Elective courses (5)
Select 5 elective courses, 2 must be advanced level (200 / 300 coded) courses.
Up to 5 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 7 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 12 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete 5 elective courses, 2 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete a major design area.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty.
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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Faculty 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 Study Plan.