Bachelor of Design - Communication Design (Honours)

Swinburne University of Technology

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00111D

Tap into emotions. Bring information into order. Help start important conversations. Our Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) is informed by cutting-edge research and practice. In it, youll gain the high-end strategic and critical thinking skills, and practical production skills to become an imaginative communication designer and researcher.

Structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Subjects

  • DCO10001 Concepts and Narratives
  • DCO10002 Digital Design
  • DCO10005 Typography
  • DDD10001 Twentieth Century Design
  • DCO10003 Packaging Design
  • DCO10004 Photography for Design
  • DCO10007 Visual Communication Studio
  • DDD20004 Contemporary Design Issues
  • DCO20001 Brand and Identity Design
  • DCO20009 Typography for Print and Interactive Publication
  • DCO20004 Web Design
  • DDD30013 Publication Design
  • DCO20003 Information Design

Standard entry requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification. Any subject in art, design or media equivalent to Year 12.

Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Study pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second. Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Higher Education Hawthorn Domestic: $35,792
International: $156,560
  • ATAR: 80
No
  • Full-time : 4 years

Further information

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides students with opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that they have what it takes to land a job in their field by graduation. Students can also earn credit towards their degree. Choose from 6- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions.

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