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 Physics | | | |
| DES105 Communication and Thought | | | |
| DES211 Engineering Statics | | | |
| DES212 Introduction to the Internet of Things | | | |
| DES305 Introduction to Engineering Design | | | |
| DES306 Introductory Calculus | | | |
| DES309 Earth's Surface Processes | | | |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN311 Geographic Information Science and Technology | | | |
| CMN312 Mechanics of Materials | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Chemistry | | | |
| DES211 Structural Analysis and Computer Modelling | | | |
| DES212 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation | | | |
| DES305 Biodiversity and Ecology | | | |
