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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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES101 Auditing and Professional Practice
DES105 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
DES211 Business, Governance and Society
DES212 Management Accounting
DES305 Taxation Law and Practice
DES306 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
DES309 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN311 Learning in Australian Landscapes
CMN312 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES105 Outdoor Environmental Studies Extension
DES211 Introduction to Environmental Management
DES212 Foundations of Australian Law A
DES305 Criminal Law and Procedure A