Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)

Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

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Overview

Enter the dynamic world of professional design with Deakin’s Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication). Learn the tools, strategies and design thinking methodologies to be an adaptive, multidisciplinary communications designer. 

You will learn to shape your ideas into smart and influential concepts under the guidance of industry leaders and established designers. Combine studies from related disciplines, including creative coding, photography and animation, and enhance your skills through practical learning. Let your creativity run free and practice with the same tools and technologies professionals use in our world-class design facilities. In your final year, you’ll enter the studio to work on real client projects, with the opportunity to showcase your finished product to the public. This practical experience prepares you for the challenges of your future role, and ensures you graduate ready to make a real impact in the rapidly changing field of design.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry..

Majors

Branding design, Conceptual thinking, Creative arts, Design thinking, Digital imaging, Multimedia design, Pre-press, Publication design, Typography, Visual communication strategies.

Potential Career Outcomes

Deakin’s visual communication design graduates are open to many career opportunities, including in the areas of advertising, graphic design studios, print houses, publishers, corporate companies, government and private practices. Potential careers include working as an animation and motion designer, communications designer, graphic designer, illustrator, interactive designer, packaging (FMCG) designer or web designer.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Arts

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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Study at a multi-award winning, internationally recognised university. Take advantage of Deakin’s innovative, hands-on approach to learning. Be equipped with all the tools, practical skills and confidence you’ll ever need, to take the next step towards securing your dream job.

State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
322
Campuses
Geelong Waterfront Campus Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Melbourne Burwood Campus Warrnambool Campus
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