迪肯大学

Learn the tools, strategies and design thinking methodologies required to be an adaptive, multidisciplinary communications designer.

From day one, you are introduced to the professional design world, developing your craft in our state-of-the-art facilities under the guidance of industry leaders and established designers.

You will learn how to interpret design briefs and develop specialized skills in user experience (UX) design, web design and interactivity, and traditional skills in typography, branding and print design. You will benefit from Deakin’s networks and relationships within the design industry and have opportunities to include your work in exhibitions and showcases.

In your final year, you will take part in a collaborative industry project, working in a studio setting with industry and commercial partners. Experience resolving a real-world creative project from conception to completion will equip you with the in-demand skills that employers look for.

The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) is formally recognized by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) so you will be up-to-date with the current industry practices and developments.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication), a student must complete 24 credit points including:

10 common core units (11 credit points)
2 x level 1 Visual Communication units
Select 2 x level 1 Visual Communication core options from a pool of 5
3 x level 2 Visual Communication units
6 open elective units
Academic Integrity AAI018
Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Career outcomes

Our graduates are open to many career opportunities, including in the areas of advertising, graphic design studios, print houses, publishers, corporate companies who host in-house design services, government and private practices.

Course learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.