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:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES101 Business Law and Ethics | | | |
| DES105 Financial Accounting | | | |
| DES211 Law of Business Associations | | | |
| DES212 Company Accounting | | | |
| DES305 Management Accounting | | | |
| DES306 Taxation Law and Practice | | | |
| DES309 Contemporary Accounting Issues | | | |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN311 Auditing and Professional Practice | | | |
| CMN312 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Communication and Thought | | | |
| DES211 Accounting Principles | | | |
| DES212 Introduction to Economics | | | |
| DES305 Introduction to Management | | | |
