UndergraduateArts & Design
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
TAFE Queensland, Multi-campus, QLD, Australia
About this program
Harness your creativity and learn how to communicate and organise information across a wide variety of media and contexts. Delivered in partnership with the University of Canberra, the Bachelor of Design, majoring in Visual Communication Design, has a strong focus on visual communication in the global marketplace and how to design for both business and consumer audiences.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for graphic design specialists is increasing. With over 63,000 job openings expected over the next five years, the industry is growing consistently.
Throughout this course you'll develop a thorough knowledge of typography, logotype design, layout, publication design, environmental graphics, packaging and digital design. You'll gain skills required to employ innovative uses of different visual and emerging media types and develop effective design solutions for specific audiences. Through collaboration and live industry briefs you'll also have the opportunity to combine university thinking with hands-on learning.
Upon successful completion of this course you'll have also developed a portfolio of work and be well equipped to take on a variety of design roles.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 24 parts
- 11655- Introduction to Interaction Design
- 10336- Professional Orientation (Design)
- 11062- Visual Communication Theory and Principles
- 11041- Visual Representation Techniques
- 11044- Design Culture and Society
- 11656- Design Thinking and User Centered Design
- 11063- Principles of Typography and Layout
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- 11064- Design for Digital Contexts
- 11065- Visual Branding and Identity Systems
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- 11067- Packaging Design and Communication
- 11068- Cross-cultural Design Strategy
- 11831- Professional Practice (Industry Studios)
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- 11066- Experimental Graphic Design
- 11834- Professional Practice (Advanced Industry Studios)
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- 11069- Information Visualisation
- 11045- Professional Evidence (Design)
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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Admissions
Selection criteria Admission into this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: - Year 12 ATAR - diploma pathway - other Australian qualification - work experience - overseas qualification We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to university via alternate pathway programs and admission schemes. More information is available on the University of Canberra website.
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