Visual Communication Design

Recommended studies

At least one of Visual Arts, Textiles and Design, Design and Technology or Industrial Technology

Become a creative visual thinker with the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design. You’ll sharpen your skills using our professional studios, labs and creative maker spaces while working with experts on real-world creative tasks or gaining vital industry experience. You’ll graduate ready to be part of the dynamic and evolving creative industries with a portfolio that displays innovative visual thinking along with wide-ranging set of media skills. You’ll be using your ideas to create the impossible, dream big and drive innovative change by tapping into visual and design training that will give you the edge in making and creating the art and media content of the future.

What you will study

Our core courses give you a strong foundation in the fundamentals of visual communication design while the majors enable you to focus on more specialised areas that inspire you.

You will have the option to major in one or two of following areas:

· Animation and Interaction

· Creative Arts

· Graphic Design and Illustration

Other major options are available alongside your Visual Communication Design major, such as Media Arts Production, Songwriting and Production and Public Relations.

Practical experience

This degree has hands-on experience with a wide range of design techniques in emerging and established technologies. You’ll have full access to the very best design equipment, allowing you to graduate with an impressive portfolio of your own work. Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to complete work placements and take part in work-integrated learning (WIL) projects. International placements and exchanges are also available to expand your knowledge and skills in an international context.

Professional recognition

Upon graduation, students can seek accreditation independently with the Australian Graphic Design Association, Design Institute of Australia and Illustrators Institute of Australia.

Career opportunities

Throughout your studies you will have the chance to build industry connections which will help with securing a job after graduation in roles such as:

· Animator

· Artist

· Creative Director

· Graphic Designer

· Illustrator

· Interactive Media Designer/ Developer

· Motion Graphic Designer

· User Experience Designer

· Web Designer

Bachelor of Media and Communication/

Bachelor of Development Studies

This combined option will let you develop the capabilities needed to construct and present clear and effective narratives and arguments across written, visual, oral and multimedia forms, allowing you to speak up and record the stories of those who need to be heard.

Bachelor of Media and Communication/

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Some of the most powerful and influential forces within our society are the media and communication technology. Combine this degree with Law and be at the forefront of constantly developing laws and regulations that impact the communication and media industries.

Bachelor of Media and Communication/

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Students who choose this combined option could research the influence of social media on human behaviour, while developing cutting edge skills needed to produce ground breaking, thoughtprovoking and engaging work across diverse media industries.

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts

Broaden your understanding of how your potential as a musician can be applied within a wider context. This combination will complement your artistic mind-set with an enhanced understanding of how society functions.

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