USC’s industry-focused Graphic Design 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 Graphic Design, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES101 Teaching Science in the Early Years | | | |
| DES105 Integrating ICT into Learning | | | |
| DES211 Professional Experience: Communities and Partnerships | | | |
| DES212 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts | | | |
| DES213 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy | | | |
| DES214 Teaching Arts in the Early Years | | | |
| DES215 Teaching HPE in the Early Years | | | |
| DES216 Assessing Learning | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Graphic Design, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Teaching HASS in Primary School | | | |
| DES211 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years | | | |
| DES212 Professional Experience: Evidence Based Decision Making in Early Learning | | | |
| DES213 Teaching Reading and Writing | | | |
