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 Environmental and Resource Economics | | | |
| DES105 Climate Change Adaptation | | | |
| DES211 Climate Change Mitigation | | | |
| DES212 Foundations of Sustainability | | | |
| DES305 Communication and Thought | | | |
| DES306 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | | | |
| DES309 Social Research | | | |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN311 Creativity, Design and Communication Project | | | |
| CMN312 Social Sciences and Humanities Project | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Communication and Thought | | | |
| DES211 Introduction to Marketing | | | |
| DES212 Creativity and Communication | | | |
| DES305 Introduction to Creative Advertising | | | |
