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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:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
DES101 Introduction to Sports Medicine
DES105 Sport and Exercise Psychology
DES211 Motor Control and Learning
DES212 Exercise Science Professional Practicum
DES305 Performance Enhancement
DES306 Biomechanics II
DES309 Exercise Physiology II

PLUS select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN311 Professional Placement in Sport and Exercise Science
CMN312 Advanced Coaching Science

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

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

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
DES105 Introduction to Design and Concept
DES211 Design in Application
DES212 Design Futures
DES305 Visual Communication & Meaning