Bachelor of Design - Visual Communication (Dean's Scholars)
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) degree will provide you with fundamental skills and knowledge to communicate ideas and information across a wide range of visual media. With an emphasis on studio-based practice, you will study areas such as image design, typography, layout design, branding, design history, research methods, and web-based design. From year two, there are opportunities to engage with live community or industry projects, and you will choose two practical specialisations from the following pairs: motion design and data visualisation; game and app design; illustration; and photography. You may also choose electives from outside of design such as advertising and media production. Throughout the program you will engage with individual and team-based projects, develop your conceptual thinking skills, use a variety of traditional and emerging technologies, and expand your creative practice. In year four you will take a position in our award-winning teaching design studio where you will gain experience in a professional learning environment, preparing you for work in an exciting and evolving industry.
Structure
320 credit points.
Subjects
- Interactive design
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Photomedia
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Recommended: one or more of Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Information Processes and Technology
Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA).
Study pathways
A fourth-year Honours program is available for students wishing to undertake a substantial design thesis. Students may exit with Bachelor of Design Studies after successful completion of the first three years of the program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta |
| Yes |
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Further information
The Exceptional Merit Pathway (EMP) will offer those students who demonstrate design ability and skills the opportunity to receive a direct offer. This will be assessed at a Design and Career Portfolio Day, as part of which students will have their portfolio of visual work assessed by staff and receive an interview.
