USC’s industry-focused Graphic Design major prepares you to work as a professional designer. Learn how graphic designers create graphics that communicate messages and evoke responses through the use of colour, texture, typography, images and symbols.
This major allows you to experience all aspects of the design process, specialise in a particular field, or combine interests in layout design, advertising, photography, illustration or branding.
Learn the analytical and problem-solving skills you need to create dynamic ideas, using the theoretical principles and aesthetic design concepts that underpin good design. As part of your major, you will undertake industry projects and internships and create a professional portfolio to display in a shared graduate exhibition.
Career opportunities
Graphic designer, art director, creative director, advertising designer, book designer, illustrator, product designer, photographic editor.
Major (8)
For a major in Graphic Design, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES101 Theatre Production | | | |
| DES105 Theatre Internship | | | |
| DES211 Acting 1: The actor's craft | | | |
| DES212 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre | | | |
| DES213 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives | | | |
| DES214 Acting 2: Contemporary Shakespeare | | | |
| DES215 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature | | | |
| DES216 Theatre Internship | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Graphic Design, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Acting 2: Contemporary Shakespeare | | | |
| DES211 The Language of Design | | | |
| DES212 Introduction to Design and Concept | | | |
| DES213 Visual Identity | | | |
