Bachelor of Computer-Based Design
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Computer-Based Design
Award abbreviation: BCompBasedDes
QTAC code: 011191
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR335
CRICOS code: 064651B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Learn in small workshop groups taught by industry professionals
- 24-hour access to dedicated computing facilities
- Create a portfolio of creative work and exhibit in the USC Gallery
Creativity and skills in computer-based design can lead to a diverse range of careers in visual communication.
This professionally oriented program offers practical and theoretical studies in print design, online media, and 3D design.
Introductory courses focus on developing your understanding of visual communication and literacy, and design and practice. You also undertake an advanced editing course, while elective courses allow you to study in creative advertising, public relations, journalism, communication studies, creative writing, marketing and other areas. You also have opportunities to exhibit works in the USC Gallery.
Majors
E-media design; graphic design; 3D design.
Career opportunities
Depending on courses selected, 3D design, advertising, animation, graphic design, information visualisation, interpretive design, multimedia design and development, packaging, publishing, visual communication, web design.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
DES104 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History
DES105 Introduction to Design
DES106 Typography
Advanced courses
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
Plus select 6 advanced courses from 1 of the following streams for a major and 4 advanced courses from a second stream for a minor:
Graphic design:
DES211 Graphic Design A
DES212 Graphic Design B
DES213 Graphic Design C
DES214 Graphic Design D
DES215 Graphic Design E – Internship /Professional Project
DES216 Graphic Design F – Professional Portfolio
e-Media:
DES221 e-Media A
DES222 e-Media B
DES223 e-Media C
DES224 e-Media D
DES225 e-media E - Internship/Professional Project
DES226 e-Media F Professional Portfolio
3D design:
DES231 3D Design A
DES232 3D Design B
DES233 3D Design C
DES234 3D Design D
DES235 3D Design E Internship/Professional Project
DES236 3D Design F - Professional Portfolio
Electives courses
Select 4 elective courses. It is recommended that students consider selecting courses from 1 of the following areas: Advertising, Communication Studies, Public Relations.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- The 6 advanced courses from 1 of the above streams, plus DES101 and DES105, will constitute a major in that stream. The 4 advanced courses from 1 of the above streams will constitute a minor in that stream.
- Students can convert their chosen minor into a second major by taking 2 further advanced DES courses in that stream.
- No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses.
- No courses may be counted towards more than 1 major or minor.
- Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Program Leader
Debra Livingston
Tel: +61 7 5430 1252
Email: dlivings@usc.edu.au
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