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 Physiological Psychology | | | |
| DES105 Introduction to Human Development | | | |
| DES211 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology | | | |
| DES212 Human Associative Learning | | | |
| DES305 Abnormal Psychology | | | |
| DES306 Adult Development and Ageing | | | |
| DES309 Advanced Methods in Psychology | | | |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN311 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies | | | |
| CMN312 Personality and Assessment | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing | | | |
| DES211 Professional Practice of Psychology | | | |
| DES212 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology | | | |
| DES305 Research Dissertation A | | | |
