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 Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration | | | |
| DES105 Health, Law and Ethics | | | |
| DES211 Preparation for Practice 3 | | | |
| DES212 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care | | | |
| DES213 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety | | | |
| DES214 Nursing Practice 2 | | | |
| DES215 Introduction to Environmental Management | | | |
| DES216 Foundations of Australian Law A | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Graphic Design, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Criminal Law and Procedure A | | | |
| DES211 Foundations of Sustainability | | | |
| DES212 Foundations of Australian Law B | | | |
| DES213 Criminal Law and Procedure B | | | |
