Students specialise in print, electronic and 3D design and explore how design integrates with other areas such as advertising.
The program combines computer-based design with studies in communications. The computer-based design component covers practical and theoretical studies in graphic design, e-media (Web and multimedia), 3D design, visual communication and information visualisation. Communication courses include public relations, journalism, creative advertising and creative writing. There are opportunities to exhibit work in the USC Art Gallery.
- 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 2024 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.
The program combines computer-based design with studies in communications. The computer-based design component covers practical and theoretical studies in graphic design, e-media (Web and multimedia), 3D design, visual communication and information visualisation. Communication courses include public relations, journalism, creative advertising and creative writing. There are opportunities to exhibit work in the USC Art Gallery.
Majors
Communication majors: 3D design; creative advertising; creative writing; e-media design; graphic design; journalism; public relations.
Career opportunities
Depending on courses selected, graphic design, editing, advertising, marketing, interpretive design, animation, multimedia design, packaging, public relations, publishing, web design.
Admission requirements
Please refer to the English language entry requirements.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 7 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 12 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete 5 elective courses, 2 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete a major design area.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- The 6 advanced courses from one of the design streams, plus DES101 and DES105 , will constitute a major in that stream.
- Some of the required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors
- Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1, following the successful completion of DES105 .
- When enrolling, refer to Study Plan.
Introductory courses (7)
CMN102 Teaching Primary School English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
COR109 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
DES101 Teaching Science in Primary School
DES105 Teaching HPE in Primary School
PLUS select 1 course from:
CMN116 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
CMN120 Teaching Arts in Primary School
CMN130 Teaching HASS in Primary School
CMN140 Professional Experience: Orientation to Teaching and Learning
PLUS select 2 courses from:
DES102 English Language and Literacy
DES103 Using Data for Learning
DES104 Teacher as Researcher
DES106 Teaching Reading and Writing
Advanced courses (12)
CMN213 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
PLUS select 5 courses from:
CMN214 Diversity and Inclusion
CMN216 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
CMN222 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
CMN224 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
CMN226 Systemic Physiology I
CMN227 Systemic Physiology II
CMN228 Pathophysiology
CMN231 Introduction to Pharmacology
CMN235 Immunology
CMN237 Functional Anatomy
CMN240 Exercise Physiology I
CMN248 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
CMN249 Leading and Managing Organisations
CMN256 Innovation Management and Professional Development
PLUS select 6 courses from your chosen major study area:
Graphic Design major
DES211 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
DES212 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
DES213 Management Informatics
DES214 Innovation by Design
DES215 Project Management Principles
DES216 Innovation Management and Professional Development
e-Media Design major
DES221 Leading and Managing Organisations
DES222 Evidenced Based Decision Making
DES223 Finance and Accounting for Managers
DES224 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
DES225 Marketing in a Global Environment
DES226 Advanced Social Research
3D Design major
DES231 Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
DES232 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
DES233 Introduction to the Creative Industries
DES234 Communication and Thought
DES235 Grammars of Design
DES236 Acting 1: The actor's craft
Please note: Students must commence the advanced design courses in Semester 1 following the successful completion of DES105 .
Elective courses (5)
Select 5 elective courses, 2 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
Up to 5 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288