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 |
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| DES101 Introduction to Behavioural Health | | | |
| DES105 Anatomy and Physiology | | | |
| DES211 Environment and Health | | | |
| DES212 Public Health Foundations | | | |
| DES305 Research Foundations | | | |
| DES306 Microbiology | | | |
| DES309 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues | | | |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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| CMN311 Science Research Methods | | | |
| CMN312 Medical Microbiology | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Visual Communication (previously Graphic Design), students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| DES105 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance | | | |
| DES211 Environmental Health Risk Management | | | |
| DES212 Biodiversity and Ecology | | | |
| DES305 Planning and Environmental Law | | | |
