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 Global Business Management | | | |
| DES105 Communication and Thought | | | |
| DES211 Cell Biology | | | |
| DES212 Chemistry | | | |
| DES305 Science Research Methods | | | |
| DES306 Public Health Foundations | | | |
| DES309 Environment and Health | | | |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN311 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | | | |
| CMN312 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | | | |
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 Behavioural Health | | | |
| DES211 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | | | |
| DES212 Health Promotion Principles | | | |
| DES305 Introduction to Mathematics | | | |
