UndergraduateArts & Design
Bachelor of Graphic Communication Design
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Adelaide University's Bachelor of Graphic Communication Design is a three-year studio-based degree (144 units) taught across the city and Magill campuses, covering identity and branding, typography, interactive and digital design, UX design and packaging, with diploma and associate-degree exit points.
Much of the assessment is real client work, competitions and a final-year industry placement, so students graduate with a professional portfolio. Entry is an ATAR of about 70. It suits students heading into graphic design, branding, web and UX design, or visual communication roles across advertising, tech and corporate settings.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsThinking By Design
- 6 unitsDrawing for Art and Design
- 6 unitsDesign Perspectives
- Digital Design Principles and Methods
Year 1, Semester 2
- 6 unitsGraphic and Communication Design Studio 1
- 6 unitsTypography Studio 1
- 6 unitsGraphic and Communication Design Studio 2
- Common core
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsPrinciples of UX Design
- 12 unitsGraphic Communication Design Studio 3
- Typography Studio 2: Advanced Design for Reading
Year 2, Semester 2
- 6 unitsCritical Design Issues
- 12 unitsGraphic Communication Design Studio 4
- Common core
Year 3, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsIntegrated Studio A
- 6 unitsGraphic Communication Design Studio 5
- Design for Digital Interaction
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491, not the 189 on its own.
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List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ATAR 65 (secondary-qualification equivalents apply for international applicants)
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