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Visual Communication

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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES101
DES105
DES211
DES212 Environmental Chemistry
DES305 Analytical Sciences
DES306 Visual Communication & Meaning
DES309 Branding and Package Design

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN311 Art of Illustration and Design
CMN312 Design Portfolio

Minor (4)

For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES105 Industry Project 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
DES211 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
DES212 Introduction to Design and Concept
DES305 Visual Identity