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 Workplace Learning I | | | |
| DES105 Animal Behaviour | | | |
| DES211 Global-Change Ecology | | | |
| DES212 Leadership in Clinical Practice | | | |
| DES305 Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Care | | | |
| DES306 Quantitative Research Methods | | | |
| DES309 Infant Care | | | |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN311 Midwifery in a Social Context | | | |
| CMN312 Independent Study | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Research in Health Care | | | |
| DES211 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment | | | |
| DES212 Professional Internship | | | |
| DES305 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge | | | |
