Combine visual design skills with communication.
Turn your passion into a fulfilling career with a Bachelor of Design and Communication. Gain hands-on experience to specialise in graphic design, e-Media and 3D design. Balance this with communication studies in editing, news, television and radio journalism, creative advertising and creative writing.
Last intake Semester 2, 2018
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Turn your passion into a fulfilling career with a Bachelor of Design and Communication. Gain hands-on experience to specialise in graphic design, e-Media and 3D design. Balance this with communication studies in editing, news, television and radio journalism, creative advertising and creative writing.
Our program offers guest lectures, workshops and connections with industry bodies including AGDA and Analogue Digital. You will develop the practical skills you need to design for web, print and emerging media, and learn how to communicate effectively using the language of design. Throughout your course you will produce work for real clients, develop a professional portfolio and exhibit in the USC Art Gallery giving you exposure to industry and potential employers to help you land your dream job.
You'll gain experience in areas such as advertising, journalism, television, creative writing, web design, animation, illustration, packaging, photography, typography, drawing, branding, digital design, communications and graphic design. Combined together, these elements give you the knowledge to become a highly creative visual communicator.
This degree prepares you to work in a range of creative industries, such as advertising, television, branding, merchandising, E-Media, graphic design and communication.
Majors
Communication majors: 3D design; e-media design; graphic design.
Career opportunities
Depending on courses selected, graphic design, editing, advertising, marketing, interpretive design, animation, photography, packaging, public relations, publishing, web design.
Admission requirements
Please refer to the English language entry requirements.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
CMN102 Nutrition Assessment
COR109 Public Health Nutrition
DES101 Principles of Nutrition
DES105 Nutritional Biochemistry
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
CMN116 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
CMN120 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
CMN130 Nutrition Communication
CMN140 Food Service Systems
PLUS select 2 courses (24 units) from:
DES102 Nutrition and Dietetic Skills
DES103 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
DES104 Counselling and Communication Skills for Dietetics
DES106 Complementary Nutrition
Developing and Graduate courses (12) 144 units
CMN213 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
PLUS select 5 courses (60 units) from:
CMN216 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation
CMN222 Medical NutritionTherapy Placement
CMN224 Food Service Placement
CMN226 Community and Public Health Nutrition
CMN228 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
CMN231 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
CMN235 Nutrition and Dietetics Research Proposal
CMN237 Medical NutritionTherapy Placement
CMN240 Food Service Placement
CMN248 Community and Public Health Nutrition
CMN249 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
CMN302 Nutrition and Dietetics Thesis
CMN305 Communication and Thought
PLUS select 6 courses (72 units) from your chosen major study area:
Graphic Design major
DES211 Cell Biology
DES212 Biodiversity and Ecology
DES213 Chemistry
DES214 Science Research Methods
DES215 Discovering Science
DES216 Introduction to Mathematics
e-Media Design major
DES221 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
DES222 Introductory Calculus
DES223 Creativity and Communication
DES224 Communication and Thought
DES225 The Language of Design
DES226 Introduction to Design and Concept
3D Design major
DES231 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
DES232 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
DES233 Introduction to Journalism
DES234 Introduction to Creative Advertising
DES235 Visual Storytelling
DES236 Fundamentals of Photographic Practice
Please note: Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1 following the successful completion of DES105 .
Elective courses (5) 60 units
Select 5 elective courses (60 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- The 6 developing and graduate courses (72 units) from one of the design streams, plus DES101 and DES105 , will constitute a major in that stream
- Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1, following the successful completion of DES105
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)