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Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design) (ARB303.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this course
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank |
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Fees
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102462K | Faculty of Arts and Design | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| School of Arts and Communications |
UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank |
View teaching periods | 3.0 years |
Fees
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Visual Communication Design is about creating experiences. It embraces design thinking and makes it visual. It’s about designing experiences using traditional graphic design tools in combination with web, mobile, virtual and augmented realities.
The curriculum explores how, as humans, we communicate and organise information in visually accessible ways in a wide variety of media and contexts. Key focus areas include graphic design, app design, interactive design and design for user experience.
Students operate in a hands-on studio environment undertaking live industry briefs to explore typography, visual identity, illustration, image-making, publication and environmental graphics, as well as user experience, motion design, interface and app design.
Emphasis is placed on building an impressive portfolio of genuine design projects, reviewed and endorsed by industry practitioners.
Professional accreditation
None.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- diploma pathway
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional admission requirements
None.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | ||
| 2024 | UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 |
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Tafe Queensland
Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design) (ARB303) | 72 credit points
Open Electives - 24 credit points from the following
- - Must pass 24 credit points from any other TAFE QLD units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Course duration
Standard 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Maximum duration is 10 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Demonstrate fluency in the visual vocabulary and technical skills relevant to visual communication design through display of image-making expertise and the development of visual design artefacts using a range of analogue and digital media. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Apply innovative use of different visual and emerging media types across print, screen and packaging in developing effective design solutions for specific audiences. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and be self-aware. |
Majors
- Specialist Major in Visual Communication Design (SM0012)
- Core Major in Professional and Digital Design (CM0027)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design) | BDigitalDes (VisCommDes) |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) course.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | Email: UCBrisbane@canberra.edu.au Phone: 07 3244 5129 |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
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