Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

096565B

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)

Visual communication is the conveyance of ideas and information through a broad range of forms that can be seen including signs, typography, drawing, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, advertising, animation, colour and electronic resources. Visual communication can be powerful. In the right hands, it can craft an image that adds enormous value to a brand. It can simplify the complex. It can help a message to break through the communication clutter. This degree will give you the skills and finesse you need to be a confident and agile visual communicator. You will develop skills in creative problem solving, critical thinking, technical proficiencies and professional practice that will ensure you can contribute to the field of visual communication in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Kelvin Grove

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
70

Structure

To meet the course requirements for the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication), you must complete a total of 288 credit points.

Subjects

  • Visual communication

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)

Recognition

Australian Graphic Design Association, Design Institute of Australia

Study Pathways

Pathways to Master of Teaching (Secondary) and Master of Philosophy are available. Students may be able to claim advanced standing for part of their course, on the basis of completed or partially completed studies, and other assessable learning outcomes.