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Visual Communication

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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES101 Independent Study
DES105 Infant Care
DES211 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge
DES212 Midwifery in a Social Context
DES305 Research in Health Care
DES306 Special Project: Translating Knowledge into Practice
DES309 Professional Internship

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN311 Quantitative Research Methods
CMN312 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology

Minor (4)

For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES105 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
DES211 Group Processes and Practice
DES212 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
DES305 Therapeutic Communication Skills