Bachelor of Graphic Communication Design
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
The Bachelor of Graphic Communication Design at Adelaide University gives you the skills to create powerful visual solutions across platforms, media and contexts. You'll explore essential areas such as identity design and visual strategy, interactive and digital design while developing your unique creative style and understanding of the important role design has in today's world and for the future. The degree emphasises hands-on learning, so you get to work on real-world projects that enhance your portfolio and prepare you for a variety of roles. Throughout your studies, You will cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are crucial for effective design practice. You'll graduate well-prepared for diverse roles such as a graphic designer, web designer, packaging designer, brand strategist, User Interface (UI) designer, User Experience (UX) designer, or art director. With this degree, you'll confidently enter the workforce, ready to shape visual communication and make a significant impact across industries.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
- Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
- Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
- Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
- Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
- Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
- Thinking By Design GRAP1000
- Drawing for Art and Design GRAP1001
- Design Perspectives GRAP1002
- Graphic and Communication Design Studio 1 GRAP1003
- Digital Design Principles and Methods GRAP1004
- Typography Studio 1 GRAP1005
- Graphic and Communication Design Studio 2 GRAP1006
- Principles of UX Design GRAP2000
- Critical Design Issues GRAP2001
- Graphic Communication Design Studio 4 GRAP2002
- Typography Studio 2: Advanced Design for Reading GRAP2003
- Graphic Communication Design Studio 3 GRAP2006
- Integrated Studio A GRAP3000
- Graphic Communication Design Studio 5 GRAP3001
- Design for Digital Interaction GRAP3002
- Critical Design Practice GRAP3003
- Graphic Communication Design Professional Practice GRAP3004
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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| Magill Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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