Be able to develop and execute a marketing strategy using visual communication techniques.
Combine a major in computer-based design with a major in marketing to complete two degrees in four years. In the marketing component, learn how to design, develop, implement and manage effective marketing strategies, and analyse buying patterns and market potential. In computer-based design, choose a major and minor from three streams of study: graphic design, e-media design and 3D design. Gain creative, conceptual and technical skills and develop a professional quality portfolio.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
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Combine a major in computer-based design with a major in marketing to complete two degrees in four years. In the marketing component, learn how to design, develop, implement and manage effective marketing strategies, and analyse buying patterns and market potential. In computer-based design, choose a major and minor from three streams of study: graphic design, e-media design and 3D design. Gain creative, conceptual and technical skills and develop a professional quality portfolio.
Career opportunities
Corporate communication, graphic design, marketing, multimedia design, advertising, animation, visual communication, packaging, publishing, web design.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 4 required courses from the School of Communication, 1 Design major (6 courses), 1 Design minor (4 courses), 16 courses from the School of Business, and 2 core courses.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the 14 required courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including core courses.
- Register your selected Majors and 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).
- 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.
- The 6 advanced courses from one of the design streams will constitute a major in that stream. The 4 advanced courses from one of the design streams will constitute a minor in that stream.
- 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.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Teaching Mathematics
COR110 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
COR111 Contexts of Disability and Differences
School of Communication
Introductory courses
4 required courses:
DES101 Communication and Thought
DES104 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
DES105 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
DES106 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
Advanced Courses
10 required courses
Select 6 advanced courses from one of the following streams for a major, and select 4 advanced courses from a second stream for a minor.
Graphic Design:
DES211 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History
DES212 Introduction to Design
DES213 Typography
DES214 Graphic Design A
DES215 Graphic Design B
DES216 Graphic Design C
e-Media:
DES221 Graphic Design D
DES222 Graphic Design E - Internship/Professional Project
DES223 Graphic Design F - Professional Portfolio
DES224 e-Media A
DES225 e-Media B
DES226 e-Media C
3D Design:
DES231 e-Media D
DES232 e-media E - Internship/Professional Project
DES233 e-Media F - Professional Portfolio
DES234 3D Design A
DES235 3D Design B
DES236 3D Design C
School of Business
Introductory courses
7 required courses:
BUS101 3D Design D
BUS102 3D Design E - Internship/Professional Project
BUS103 3D Design F - Professional Portfolio
BUS104 Applied Research Methods
BUS105 Introduction to Economics
BUS106 Business Law and Ethics
BUS108 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Advanced courses
9 required courses:
BUS211 Introduction to Marketing
BUS320 Accounting for Business
BUS301 Introduction to Informatics
MKG210 Strategic Management
MKG211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MKG220 Advanced Research Methods
MKG221 Consumer Behaviour
MKG321 Services Marketing
CMN251 Marketing Communication(which will be recognised as a component of the Marketing major in lieu of IBS310 Sport and Event Marketing)
TOTAL UNITS 384