Bachelor of Computer-Based Design
Program summary
QTAC code: 011191
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation:
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2008 : Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Fee type 2009: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English
Commence: Semester 1, 2009
CRICOS code: not available to international students on student visas
Program overview
This professionally-oriented program offers practical and theoretical studies in print design, online media and 3D design, including modelling and animation. You undertake classes in small workshop groups. If you enrol in courses requiring the use of computers, you will have 24-hour access to dedicated computing facilities. With this program, you can combine your study with courses in advertising, public relations, journalism, communication studies, creative writing, marketing or other areas, allowing you to pursue your individual interests.
Career opportunities
- 3D design
- advertising
- animation
- graphic design
- information visualisation
- interpretive design
- multimedia design/development
- packaging
- publishing
- visual communication
- web design/development
Special features
- up-to-date computer laboratories featuring Macintosh and PC platforms
- opportunities to use industry-relevant software
- small class sizes taught by industry professionals
- in-house colour printing facilities
- opportunities to exhibit works in the USC Gallery
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 Arts 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/project) *
DES216 Graphic Design Portfolio *
e-Media:
DES221 e-Media A *
DES222 e-Media B *
DES223 e-Media C *
DES224 e-Media D *
DES225 e-Media E (internship/project) *
DES226 e-Media Portfolio *
3D design:
DES231 3D Design A
DES232 3D Design B
DES233 3D Design C *
DES234 3D Design D *
DES235 3D Design E (internship/project) *
DES236 3D Design 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.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
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