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 technical skills. Students gain broad-based visual communication design abilities with an emphasis on ideas, essential for their development into senior roles in the industry. Apart from the 20-day work experience in third year, internships and overseas exchange are encouraged. 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 design roles in graphic design, publishing, advertising, animation, film, television, exhibitions, government agencies, not-for-profit and corporate sectors.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 575 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 90 overall with a writing score of 21; or DEEP: C; or PTE: 64

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applications

International students

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 10 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 and a portfolio of drawing/design work would be of assistance.

Course duration and attendance

The 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 undertake an obligatory 20-day part-time work experience during their third year of study.

Course completion requirements

Course program

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