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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 Advanced Coaching Science
DES105 Exercise Science Professional Practicum
DES211 Professional Placement in Sport and Exercise Science
DES212 Exercise Science Professional Practicum
DES305 Biomechanics II
DES306 Exercise Physiology II
DES309 Communication and Thought

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN311 Accounting Principles
CMN312 Introduction to Economics

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES105 Introduction to Management
DES211 Business Analytics
DES212 Introduction to Informatics
DES305 Business Finance