USC’s industry-focused Visual Communication 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 Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 8 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES101 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | | | |
| DES105 Public Health Project | | | |
| DES211 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | | | |
| DES212 Health Practicum | | | |
| DES305 Environmental Health Risk Management | | | |
| DES306 The Language of Design | | | |
| DES309 Introduction to Design and Concept | | | |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN311 Visual Identity | | | |
| CMN312 Visual Communication & Meaning | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Branding and Package Design | | | |
| DES211 Art of Illustration and Design | | | |
| DES212 Design Portfolio | | | |
| DES305 Industry Project 1: Communication, Creativity and Design | | | |
