USC’s industry-focused Graphic Design 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 Graphic Design, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES101 Auditing and Professional Practice | | | |
| DES105 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | | | |
| DES211 Management Accounting | | | |
| DES212 Taxation Law and Practice | | | |
| DES213 Communication and Thought | | | |
| DES214 Human Development and Learning | | | |
| DES215 Foundations of Literacy and Numeracy | | | |
| DES216 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Graphic Design, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Integrating ICTs into Learning | | | |
| DES211 Professional Learning: Connecting with Learning and Teaching | | | |
| DES212 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy | | | |
| DES213 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years | | | |
