UndergraduateArts & Design
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a studio-based degree covering design fundamentals, the history and future of the discipline, and how visual design works across print, interactive apps and new media, including generative AI. Students specialise in one of several visual communication paths and take design and transdisciplinary electives.
Study takes three years full-time. Graduates work in graphic design, branding, publication design and digital product design. English requirements are IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
- 3 years full-time
- 144credit points
- Year 1: Introduction to Visual Communication
- Typography 1
- Image
- Composition and Hierarchy studios
- Year 2: Content and Form studios
- Design Studies (theory/history)
- Typography 2
- Interaction Design fundamentals
- Year 3: Advanced studios (student-directed toward branding, editorial, motion or interaction)
- Design Studies electives
- capstone folio project
- 108cp core studio subjects + 24cp Design Studies + 12cp electives
- portfolio-based major project presented to industry critics
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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Admissions
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English. Design and Technology, Visual Arts are recommended.
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