Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication / Bachelor of International Studies
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This course is designed for aspiring visual communication professionals seeking to master the interplay between design, culture, and media. Choose this course to gain a comprehensive understanding of visual communication, enhanced by the international perspective critical in todays global design landscape.What sets this course apart is its combination with International Studies, broadening your practical skills and cultural awareness. Youll learn a new language and immerse yourself in a different culture, giving you a competitive edge in the global job market.You will develop a deep understanding of visual history, practices, and technologies, and acquire skills in digital media, interaction design, and more. The curriculum is practice-oriented, with a focus on studio work and interdisciplinary subjects like typography and image-making.Learning is hands-on, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications. Youll engage in collaborative projects, interact with industry clients, and gain valuable work experience. The teaching approach is innovative, encouraging you to experiment and produce socially responsive work.By the end of the course, youll be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the visual communication field and apply your skills to diverse professional challenges. Your international experience will further enhance your employability, preparing you for a successful career in a dynamic industry.
Structure
A total of 240 credit points of study comprising of 120 credit points in Core subjects, 96 credit points in Country major choice and 24 credit points in Sub-major/Electives. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.
Subjects
- 87631: VC Design Studio: The Politics of Image and Text: 87100: VC Design Theory: Critical Approaches to Visual Culture: 87632: VC Design Studio: The Ethics of Image and Text: 87222: VC Design Project: Symbols, Systems and Visual Play: 87731: VC Design Studio: Narrative, Form and Time: 87441: VC Project: Contexts of Visual Communication: 87443: VC Project: Typography in Context: 87009: VC Design Studio: Visualising Experience: 87012: VC Project: Research Through Design: 87010: VC Design Studio: Socially Responsive Design: 87011: VC Project: Visual Communication and Emergent Practices: 87832: VC Design Studio: Design Practice: 85502: Researching Design Histories: 85503: Thinking Through Design
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building and for the Bachelor of International Studies offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Non-current school leavers are selected on the basis of academic merit or on the basis of portfolio and interview rank. Students must refer to the portfolio eligibility for the faculty
Further information
There are many career options in a range of fields for graduates, such as digital media, publication designer, graphic designer, interactive media designer, web designer, branding specialist, art director, motion graphics designer, advertising, illustrator, and exhibition designer. Graduates are also equipped with the skills to become writers, researchers, editors and critics, and to apply design thinking in a non-design industry business.
