Visual communication is a social as well a commercial utility. We produce graduates who can inform, explore, innovate, persuade, educate, enable and entertain. The course recognises a range of design approaches and students are encouraged to create innovative solutions.

The course has four strands running through all years of the programme.

Practice - Develops skills needed to control the design process and introduces you to its fundamental principles and constructs.

Skills - Recognises the growing aspect of new media in the discipline and develops skills to enable you to take your designs from concept to digital production.

Contexts - Helps you contextualise and inform your own practice, through the development of appropriate research methodologies.

• 160 points from two 6-unit awards or equivalent, one of which must be in a relevant art and design discipline; or have undertaken a relevant Art and Design Foundation course.
• A Portfolio viewing will normally be required
• Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered
• Applications may be made for direct entry to Year 2 from suitably qualified candidates

Course Content

Year 1

• Introduction to Design process
• Design Exploration
• Introduction to Typography
• Image Design
• Digital Design
• Design in Context

Year 2

• Solution Process
• Graphic Structure
• Independent Project Book
• Independent Project Print
• Competitive Context
• New Media Design
• Curriculum Plus

Year 3

• Professional Context
• Final Major Project
• Visual Communication Research Project