Sketch out your future in design
Designers play a pivotal role in the way we communicate, interact, learn, and problem solve. Developed with a strong industry focus, this program encourages you to discover your own creative passions, skills, and style through experimentation in a studio-based environment. You’ll use traditional and leading-edge technical tools to take on a broad spectrum of design challenges.
- 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 2025 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.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021. Not all majors/minors available at USC Moreton Bay.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021. Not all majors/minors available at USC Moreton Bay.
Designers play a pivotal role in the way we communicate, interact, learn, and problem solve. Developed with a strong industry focus, this program encourages you to discover your own creative passions, skills, and style through experimentation in a studio-based environment. You’ll use traditional and leading-edge technical tools to take on a broad spectrum of design challenges.
In this program you will:
- Gain the skills to produce original ideas and design solutions that are both aesthetic, functional, and engaging.
- Learn to think creatively, analytically, and sustainably to solve design-related problems.
- Develop communication skills to deliver your concepts within small classes facilitated by academics with extensive industry experience.
- Build a high level of design expertise in one of the following majors: Animation and Visualisation Design, Interaction and UX Design, Serious Games Design or Visual Communication.
Majors
Sunshine Coast
Animation and Visualisation Design; Interactive and UX Design; Serious Games Design; Visual Communication
Moreton Bay
Animation and Visualisation Design; Interactive and UX Design; Serious Games Design; Visual Communication
Online
Animation and Visualisation Design; Interactive and UX Design; Serious Games Design; Visual Communication
Career opportunities:
- Animation and Visualisation Designer
- Interactive and UX Designer
- Serious Games Designer
- Game Artist
- Game Programmer
- Visual Communication Designer
- Animator
- Visualisation Designer
- Simulation Designer
- Concept Artist
- Photographer
- Fashion Designer
Program structure
Introductory courses (3) 36 units
CMN101 Mental Health and Social Work
CMN107 Working With Children, Youth and Families
DES102 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
Developing and Graduate courses (1) 12 units
CMN313 Social Work Field Education 1
PLUS select 12 courses (144 units) to complete 1 major and 1 minor from the following:
Majors:
Animation and Visualisation Design
Interactive and UX Design
Serious Games Design
Visual Communication
Minors:
Animation and Visualisation Design
Fashion Studies^
Game Art
Game Programming
Interactive and UX Design
Interactive Narrative
Serious Games Design
Photographic Practice^
Visual Communication
^Not currently available at Moreton Bay campus.
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 elective courses (96 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete additional courses in the available Design disciplines.
Please note the total number of introductory courses that can be undertaken in this program is 120 units (10 courses).
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- You must select and register your required major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.