C10059v8 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication

Overview

The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication emphasises creativity, innovation and communication in the analysis and visualisation of ideas and information through print, screen and interactive multimedia technologies. Students are encouraged to develop their own creative abilities and to be aware of the broader cultural, social and political impact of their design work.

This course teaches conceptual skills and design processing in the context of communication, not just purely technical skills. Students gain broad-based visual communication design skills with an emphasis on ideas, which prepares them for senior roles in the industry. They can undertake a professional internship during third year which gives them both work experience and a well-developed folio. Subjects in the course are centred on integrated and interdisciplinary activities.

Course aims

This course produces graduates who work with words, images and audio in a diverse range of visual design practices. It also prepares students for diversity in design practice and expects graduates to aspire to the highest professional levels. Students develop individual talent and imagination by specialising in media and projects suited to their own professional interests.

Career options

Career options include designer in advertising, animation, broadcasting, exhibition, graphics, illustration, new media, photography or publications.

Admission requirements

International students (excluding those studying in an Australian high school) must submit an application to UTS International (in person, by mail or online) or through an accredited UTS representative. The application must include a portfolio of up to ten examples of the student's work demonstrating awareness, imagination and skills relevant to design (preferably provided on CD or DVD).

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English.

Visual Arts; Art History; Design Fundamentals; and Advanced English are recommended. For non-current school leavers, previous related study or work experience would be of assistance.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a four-year, full-time basis. Students may study this program part time after consultation with the program director.

Course structure

Students must complete 192 credit points comprising 138 credit points from the professional core program, 24 credit points of elective subjects and 30 credit points of design studies subjects.

The course is structured to allow students to focus, particularly in its second half, on areas of interest to them.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students can undertake part-time work experience in their third year of study.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Other information

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