Sketch out your future in design
Designers play a pivotal role in the way we communicate, interact, learn, and problem solve. Developed with a strong industry focus, this program encourages you to discover your own creative passions, skills, and style through experimentation in a studio-based environment. You’ll use traditional and leading-edge technical tools to take on a broad spectrum of design challenges.
- 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 2025 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.
Designers play a pivotal role in the way we communicate, interact, learn, and problem solve. Developed with a strong industry focus, this program encourages you to discover your own creative passions, skills, and style through experimentation in a studio-based environment. You’ll use traditional and leading-edge technical tools to take on a broad spectrum of design challenges.
In this program you will:
- Gain the skills to produce original ideas and design solutions that are both aesthetic, functional, and engaging.
- Learn to think creatively, analytically, and sustainably to solve design-related problems.
- Develop communication skills to deliver your concepts within small classes facilitated by academics with extensive industry experience.
- Build a high level of design expertise in one of the following majors: Animation and Visualisation Design, Interaction and UX Design, Serious Games Design or Visual Communication.
Career opportunities:
- Animation and Visualisation Designer
- Interactive and UX Designer
- Serious Games Designer
- Game Artist
- Game Programmer
- Visual Communication Designer
- Animator
- Visualisation Designer
- Simulation Designer
- Concept Artist
- Photographer
- Fashion Designer
Program structure
Introductory courses (3) 36 units
CMN101 Communication and Thought
COR109 Introduction to Psychology A
DES102 Introduction to Psychology B
Developing and Graduate courses (1) 12 units
CMN313 Research Methods in Psychology A
PLUS select 12 courses (144 units) to complete 1 major and 1 minor from the following:
Majors:
Animation and Visualisation Design
Interactive and UX Design
Serious Games Design
Visual Communication
Minors:
Animation and Visualisation Design
Fashion Studies
Game Art
Game Programming
Interactive and UX Design
Interactive Narrative
Serious Games Design
Photographic Practice
Visual Communication
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 elective courses (96 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete an additional major or minor in the Design disciplines.
Please note the total number of introductory courses that can be undertaken in this program is 120 units (10 courses).
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)