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Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)

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Visualise a career in design Study a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design) and set yourself on the path to a successful design career.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
ARB203.3, 60

About this course

Visualise a career in design

Study a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design) 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. 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.

What you will learn

  • 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.

Career pathways

  • Graphic designer
  • Multimedia designer
  • Art director
  • Creative director
  • Digital designer
  • Illustrator
  • Package designer
  • Design strategist
  • Interactive designer
  • Design researcher
  • Visual designer

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Canberra.
75.9%
Overall satisfaction
80.1%
Skill scale
73.8%
Teaching scale
45.3%
Employed full-time
$58k
Average salary