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 Microbiology | | | |
| DES105 Clinical placement I | | | |
| DES211 Special Research Project | | | |
| DES212 Workplace Learning I | | | |
| DES305 Advanced Professional Skills in Biomedical Science | | | |
| DES306 Clinical Embryology | | | |
| DES309 Immunology | | | |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN311 Pathophysiology | | | |
| CMN312 Marketing Essentials | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Information Systems in Organisations | | | |
| DES211 Creating and Leveraging Digital Products | | | |
| DES212 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation | | | |
| DES305 Foundations of Australian Law A | | | |
