Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationFrom first semester, be immersed in a hands-on creative environment. You’ll have opportunities for internships, field trips to design projects and international study tours.
Your Bachelor of Design will begin with Design Impact Labs where you will begin to conceptualise and negotiate how you, as a designer, can address the challenges that demand multi-faceted solutions and responses to diverse situational stakeholders and/or social agendas. Through collaboration with students from other disciplines, you’ll focus on problems and social issues, identifying potential solutions connected to industry and community stakeholders. The labs are a great way to engage with your fellow students.
Visual Communication Major
Your degree will begin with introductory and shared impact lab units where, working with students from other disciplines, you’ll focus on problems and social issues and identify potential solutions connected to industry and community.
You will then develop both practical and theoretical skills in multiple visual communication design specialisations including graphic design, typography, image making, information design, experience design, motion design, branding and interaction design.
Delivery mode
Queensland University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 70.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) will prepare you for the following roles.
Graphic Designer
A Graphic Designer creates visual material for use by their organisation or for outside clients. You’ll use a range of design software to prepare w...
Illustrator
An Illustrator produces creative images used for a range of purposes. You might prepare illustrations used in story books or prepare images used in...
Information Designer
An Information Designer creates clear and effective visual representations of data and complex information. You might work in design agencies, corp...
Motion Graphics Designer
A Motion Graphics Designer creates visually engaging animations and graphics that enhance storytelling across various media platforms. Their respon...
Interior Stylist
An Interior Stylist looks after the aesthetic styling of rooms, commercial spaces or retail areas. You’ll work with clients to create an overall co...
Colour Consultant
A Colour Consultant provides advice on the use of colour in decorating and styling projects. You might specialise in interior colour consulting or...
Magazine Stylist
A Magazine Stylist is responsible for creating visually appealing layouts for magazines, coordinating photo shoots, and collaborating with photogra...
Production Designer
A Production Designer is responsible for creating the visual style of film, television, or stage productions. They lead the art department, ensurin...
About Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a major Australian university with a truly global outlook. Home to nearly 50,000 students, we’re providing real-world infrastructure, learning and teaching, and graduate skills to the next generation of change-makers.
