Bachelor of Visual Communication Design

Visual communication design is an integral part of our culture. It is an exciting and growing industry where vision and creativity are paramount. Mass media, the Internet, film and television, advertising, publishing, industry or commerce - they all need promotional material delivered to them through the creative skills of the designer.

In your final year you choose from an industry placement or an on-campus project and produce a high-standard portfolio for professional recognition in the labour market.

In addition to the compulsory courses based around visual communication drawing, technology, photography, principles and process, you can also choose from a wide range of courses including advertising design, design for new media, illustration and ideas, web multimedia, graphic design and design professional studies.

The visual communication industry offers career opportunities limited only by the imagination. Designers' responsibilities are vast and varied and can encompass the development of visual material for both print and digital media. This may include conceptual design, print production, advertising, publishing, film and television, the Internet, science and technology, illustration, packaging and signage. Electronic and digital tools with sophisticated software are an integral part of design practice.

Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/ for information on how to gain entry.

You may also be eligible to receive bonus points if you will be receiving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Please visit

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/domestic-students/options-for-entry/bonus-points.html to see if you may be eligible.

One or more of Visual Arts or Textiles and Design, and/or Design and Technology, and/or Industrial Technology.

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to your new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on How to apply for credit.

The Bachelor of Visual Communication Design (Honours) is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements.

Industry experience is available to students as an elective for all majors. Client-based projects are embedded in a prescribed course in the final year.

All students are encouraged to become student members of the Australian Graphic Design Association, Design Institute of Australia and/or the Illustrators Institute of Australia whilst studying. After graduating, students become full members.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonably adjustments are provided in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student¿s responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/learning-development/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.