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Unit Set Information

Graphic Design Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code MAAAIL

This major prepares students for a rapidly changing and divergent industry that encompasses fields as diverse as illustration, animation, service design and information architecture. This major offers a careful balance of theory and industry relevant practical studies. Clear visual communication is of crucial importance in today's global economy, portraying complex data in ways that are easily accessible. Understanding of issues such as sustainability and universal access are now essential for designers.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Design

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Learning Outcomes

1. Adapt knowledge and skills to develop and prepare digital content for a variety of designs in accordance with professional practice.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in depth of the theoretical, historical, cultural, social, and industry perspectives to design and visual media products.
3. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify and solve problems related to the development and management of multi-outcome design projects.
4. Illustrate practical and technical principles in depth during the process of visual design in area(s) of specialisation.
5. Produce professional visual media products in area(s) of specialisation to successfully communicate knowledge and ideas in accordance with established design principles.
6. Reflect on and evaluate a range of theories, techniques, and strategies to make decisions, manage digital design projects, and enhance own learning.

Membership

Students can apply for membership with Design Institute of Australia (DIA).

Related Careers

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Illustrator, Web Designer

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities include design of magazines and books, web sites, motion graphics, animation, packaging design, editorial illustration, information graphics, data visualisations, visual explanations.

Major Structure

Students are required to complete the following twelve units (180 credit points):

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

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