- Learn in small workshop groups taught by industry professionals
- 24-hour access to dedicated computing facilities
- Create a portfolio of creative work and exhibit in the USC Gallery
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Computer-Based Design
Award abbreviation: BCompBasedDes
QTAC code: 011191
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR335
CRICOS code: 064651B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Creativity and skills in computer-based design can lead to a diverse range of careers in visual communication.
This professionally oriented program offers practical and theoretical studies in print design, online media, and 3D design. Introductory courses focus on developing your understanding of visual communication and literacy, and design and practice. You also undertake an advanced editing course, while elective courses allow you to study in creative advertising, public relations, journalism, communication studies, creative writing, marketing, and other areas. You also have opportunities to exhibit works in the USC Gallery.
Majors
E-media design; graphic design; 3D design.
Career opportunities
Depending on courses selected: 3D design, advertising, animation, graphic design, information visualisation, interpretive design, multimedia design and development, packaging, publishing, visual communication, web design.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information.
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice.
Program Leader
Dr Debra Livingston
Tel: +61 7 5430 1252
Email: dlivings@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 7 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 11 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 4 elective courses, 3 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete a major design area and a minor design area.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- The 6 advanced courses from one of the design streams, plus DES101 and DES105 , will constitute a major in that stream. The 4 advanced courses from one of the design streams will constitute a minor in that stream.
- Students can convert their chosen minor into a second major by taking 2 further advanced DES courses in that stream.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1 following the successful completion of DES105 .
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
Introductory courses (7)
7 required courses:
CMN102
DES101
DES102
DES103
DES104
DES105
DES106
Advanced courses (11)
1 required course:
CMN213
PLUS select 10 required courses:
(200/300 level) courses from one of the following streams for a major
Graphic Design:
DES211
DES212
DES213
DES214
DES215
DES216
e-Media:
DES221
DES222
DES223
DES224
DES225
DES226
3D Design:
DES231
DES232
DES233
DES234
DES235
DES236
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses, 3 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 4 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Computer Based Design Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Core courses (2)
Complete 2 core courses.
Select 2 core courses from:| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 | |||
| COR110 | |||
| COR111 |
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES101 | |||
| DES102 | |||
| DES103 | |||
| DES104 | |||
| DES105 | |||
| DES106 | |||
| CMN102 | |||
| CMN213 |
Please note: Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1 following the successful completion of DES105 .
Required advanced courses (10)
- Select 6 advanced (200/300 level) courses from one of the following streams for a major
- Select 4 advanced (200/300 level) courses from a second stream for a minor.
Graphic Design:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES211 | |||
| DES212 | |||
| DES213 | |||
| DES214 | |||
| DES215 | |||
| DES216 |
e-Media:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES221 | |||
| DES222 | |||
| DES223 | |||
| DES224 | |||
| DES225 | |||
| DES226 |
3D Design:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES231 | |||
| DES232 | |||
| DES233 | |||
| DES234 | |||
| DES235 | |||
| DES236 |
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses , 3 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
Up to 4 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).