Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
Study a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design) from University of Canberra and set yourself on the path to a successful design career. You’ll explore how, as humans, we communicate and organise information in visually accessible ways, and develop a well-rounded understanding of the theory and practice of communication design.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
February, August
Tuition Fee
$AUD 31,400 per year
Location
Canberra, Australia
CRICOS Code: 095570B
Admission Requirements
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Band: 6
The program
The course investigates both a traditional print-based design perspective and one which covers web-based applications and new technologies.
The degree has a strong focus on visual communication in the global marketplace and how to design for both business and consumer audiences across different cultural contexts. You’ll graduate with a thorough knowledge of typography, logotype design, layout, publication design, environmental graphics, packaging and digital design.
Study a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design) from University of Canberra and you will:
- employ innovative use of different visual and emerging media types across print, screen and packaging
- develop effective design solutions for specific audiences
- gain fluency in the visual vocabulary and technical skills relevant to visual communication design
- acquire image-making expertise and the ability to develop visual design artefacts using a range of analogue and digital media.
Courses Included
- Professional Orientation (Design)
- Professional Practice: Work Integrated Learning
- Visual Representation Techniques
- Design Culture and Society
- Visual Communication Theory and Principles
- Principles of Typography and Layout
Career Opportunities
- Graphic designer
- Multimedia designer
- Art director
- Creative director
- Digital designer
- Illustrator
- Package designer
- Design strategist
- Interactive designer
- Design researcher
- Visual designer
Interested? Get started today!
University of Canberra, ACT 2601 Australia, Switchboard +61 2 6201 5111
CRICOS number: University of Canberra / University of Canberra College #00212K,
The University of Canberra is located on Ngunnawal Country