Sketch out your future in design
Designers play a pivotal role in the way we communicate, interact, learn, and problem solve. Developed with a strong industry focus, this program encourages you to discover your own creative passions, skills, and style through experimentation in a studio-based environment. You’ll use traditional and leading-edge technical tools to take on a broad spectrum of design challenges.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2021 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021. Not all majors/minors available at USC Moreton Bay.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021. Not all majors/minors available at USC Moreton Bay.
- Student profile
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Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
- Inherent Academic Requirements
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Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
- Program coordinator
- Dr Tricia King
In this program you will:
- Gain the skills to produce original ideas and design solutions that are both aesthetic, functional, and engaging.
- Learn to think creatively, analytically, and sustainably to solve design-related problems.
- Develop communication skills to deliver your concepts within small classes facilitated by academics with extensive industry experience.
- Build a high level of design expertise in one of the following majors: Animation and Visualisation Design, Interaction and UX Design, Serious Games Design or Visual Communication.
Majors
Sunshine Coast
Animation and Visualisation Design; Interactive and UX Design; Serious Games Design; Visual Communication
Moreton Bay
Animation and Visualisation Design; Interactive and UX Design; Serious Games Design; Visual Communication
Online
Animation and Visualisation Design; Interactive and UX Design; Serious Games Design; Visual Communication
Career opportunities:
- Animation and Visualisation Designer
- Interactive and UX Designer
- Serious Games Designer
- Game Artist
- Game Programmer
- Visual Communication Designer
- Animator
- Visualisation Designer
- Simulation Designer
- Concept Artist
- Photographer
- Fashion Designer
What will I study?
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The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.
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