Australian Year 12 or equivalent; and
Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level:
Broadly relevant work experience (documented e.g. CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
Formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
Written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success; OR
Discipline specific portfolio (art and/or design) – applicable to Design only.
A Bachelor of Communication Design provides the skills and knowledge to share information visually across a range of media, using a variety of techniques, tools and technologies from related disciplines. Under the guidance of industry leaders, including brand and design consultants as well as graphic designers and creative directors, this course covers strategic thinking, brand strategy, customer experience design and service design.
The course explores the theory and practice of information design, from initial concepts through to sophisticated visuals, from traditional print work to state-of-the-art digital design. You’ll discover the building blocks of typography and learn about idea generation, digital media, design research, information design, and more. In the Design Studio subject, you’ll collaborate with other students, as you would in a real-world studio, and follow briefs to come up with practical and effective outcomes that are ideal for their audience.
Available as a double degree with a Bachelor of Business.
CRICOS Code: 090295A
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Year 1
Design Contexts
Typographic Fundamentals
Thinking Visually
Design Studio 1
Data Visualisation
Design Studio 2
Typography 2
Elective Units
Developing Visual Vocabulary
Time, Space, Motion
Interaction Design
Motion Design
Design And Animation
Game Design Principles
Year 2
Design Studio 3
Message, Meaning, Media
Problem Based Learning Studio
Typographic Systems
Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver
Elective Units
Life Through A Lens
Wayfinding
Type Generation
Interface Development 1 (Pre-Requisite Dig103a)
Content & Technology Systems (Pre-Requisite Dig103a)
Experience Design 1 (Pre-Requisite Dig103a)
Live Action Production (Pre-Requisite Dig104a)
Motion Graphic Design 1 (Pre-Requisite Dig104a)
Character Animation 1 (Pre-Requisite Dig105a)
Modelling & Visualisation (Pre-Requisite Dig105a)
Fashion And Social Media
Year 3
Culture of Change
Social Enterprise
Major Project
Packaging and Branding
Work Integrated Learning
Portfolio
Business by Design
Elective Units
Inspiration To Implementation
Experience Design 2 (Pre-Requisite Dig105a & D3d202a)
Motion Graphic Design 2 (Pre-Requisite Dig104a & Dmd201a)
3D Visualisation, Compositing And Effects (Pre-Requisite Dig105a & D3d202a)
Animation Production (Pre-Requisite Dig105a & D3d201a)
Creative Thinking Processes
Fashion Marketing & Brand Development
The design work you do throughout your study contributes to your professional portfolio – your passport to a serious design career. With the skills and expertise gained from this course, plus your limitless imagination, you’ll be in demand around the world as a UX, Graphics, Games, packaging, Web or Exhibition Designer, Art Director, or as a Branding, Advertising or Marketing Specialist. Or combine your Bachelor of Communication Design with a business degree and open yourself up to a wider range of career opportunities across both industries.
Potential career paths
Design Strategic
Average salary: $110,000 - $142,000
Service Designer
Average salary: $100,000 - $140,000
Art Director
Average salary: $88,000 - $148,000
Illustrator
Average salary: $64,000 - $105,000
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
