This major will provide you with practical and conceptual skills to be able to undertake professional graphic design work.
The Graphic Design major Handbook entry stipulates the complete requirements for the Graphic Design major.
Always use the University Handbook as your primary course planning tool.
IMPORTANT
Each major has different rules for which breadth subjects may be taken. If you complete non allowed breadth, you may be required to complete extra subjects in order to meet the requirements of your degree. Please look at the “Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors” page on the Handbook. A list of non allowed breadth subjects for this major is available underneath the course plans below.
Semester 1 Intake
3rd year Graphic Design core subjects. Choose two of:
- GDES30001 Infographics Studio
- GDES30002 Branding
- GDES30007 Imagery in Graphic Design
- GDES30008 Interactive Media
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- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Semester 2 Intake
3rd year Graphic Design core subjects. Choose two of:
- GDES30001 Infographics Studio
- GDES30002 Branding
- GDES30007 Imagery in Graphic Design
- GDES30008 Interactive Media
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Note:
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Non Allowed Breadth for the Graphic Design Major
The following subjects are not permitted to be taken as breadth in the Graphic Design major:
- any Fine Arts subjects (subject codes beginning with FINA)
- any Art History subjects (subject codes beginning AHIS)
And the subjects
- MUSI10223 Sound in Performance
- FINA20041 The Figure in Performance
- FINA20043 Light in Performance
- FINA30022 Space Studio
- ABPL30067 Design Workshop
- ARCH10003 Design Studio Alpha
- ARCH20001 Design Studio Beta
- ARCH20002 Design Studio Gamma
- ARCH30001 Design Studio Delta
- COMP30019 Graphics and Interaction
- EDUC20077 Printing, Collage and Social Engagement
Double Majors, Minors and Specialisations
The Bachelor of Design offers unique flexibility with the option of completing majors, minors, double majors and specialisations.
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Graphic Design Double Majors
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Secondary areas of study
Secondary areas of study are a shortened sequence of subjects, taken from the existing majors in the degree.
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Specialisations
Specialisations are a short sequence of subjects which do not form a part of an existing major that focus particular themes relevant across multiple disciplines.