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Bachelor of Computer-Based Design

Develop skills in computer-based design to specialise in visual communication.

Prepare for professional practice in print design, online media and 3D design. Introductory courses focus on developing an understanding of visual communication and computer literacy, and design and practice. Undertake an advanced editing course, while elective courses focus study in creative advertising, public relations, journalism, creative writing, marketing and other areas. There are opportunities to exhibit work in the USC Art Gallery.

CRICOS code
064651B
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011191
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 62
UniSC program code
AR335
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288

Prepare for professional practice in print design, online media and 3D design. Introductory courses focus on developing an understanding of visual communication and computer literacy, and design and practice. Undertake an advanced editing course, while elective courses focus study in creative advertising, public relations, journalism, creative writing, marketing and other areas. There are opportunities to exhibit work in the USC Art Gallery.

Majors

Communication 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.

Program structure

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: 

  • 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:

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

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Total units: 288