Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
Western Sydney University
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About
Learn the creative, intellectual and technical skills and knowledge to communicate ideas using a wide range of digital media technologies. You will learn to interpret design briefs and develop design processes for working on real community and industry projects in studio-based learning that simulates professional scenarios. You’ll learn soft and hard skills required for an exciting career in visual communication design, and develop new strengths through working individually and collaboratively within a team, with access to state-of-the-art studio facilities and equipment.
Areas of study
App and game design, branding, data visualisation, design history, illustration, image design, layout design, motion design, photography, research methods, typography, web design.
Career opportunities
Graphic designer, web designer, photographer, publication designer, illustrator, art director, experience/interaction designer, design educator, brand communication manager.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia and the Australian Graphic Design Association.
Practical experience
From second year, there are opportunities to engage with live community or industry projects. In fourth year, students develop a major project, and take a position as a junior designer in our award-winning teaching studio where they gain experience in a professional learning environment, and develop an industry-standard portfolio.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Student must meet essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge, skills) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR or equivalent. However, where academic requirements are not met, entry by interview is also possible to show your personal aptitude, design skills and creativity. The interview will allow you to talk with academic staff about your creative work and motivation for studying the program, supported by a portfolio of work. After you have applied, book an interview on the University's online booking system.
Other applicants
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR or equivalent. However, where academic requirements are not met, entry by interview is also possible to show your personal aptitude, design skills and creativity. The interview will allow you to talk with academic staff about your creative work and motivation for studying the program, supported by a portfolio of work. After you have applied, book an interview on the University's online booking system.
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Further information
View all details of this course on the Western Sydney University website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Course information
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