Graphic Design

UAC Code: 754602

This major combines the study of graphic design and design thinking with laboratory production components. Students are introduced to a range of graphic design techniques and practices across a number of conceptual, social and industry contexts including visual communication design, innovations in design practice and sustainability & ethics. The major encourages an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to the study and practice of creative print and screen-based design. Student work is shown throughout the year in one of the gallery spaces in the Faculty.

The first year of the course provides a strong foundation in visual and design concepts. During second year, students pursue specialised study in typography, branding, illustration, campaign graphics, editorial design, web design and design theory. Students will be more independent in their motivations and research focused. Increasingly, student projects are concerned with design thinking, research methodology, collaboration and design innovation. Theory and production subjects run in parallel throughout the year.

The focus in third year is upon developing advanced graphic design skills within a professional, innovative, applied and reflective context. Students develop advanced critical, conceptual and practical skills across client engagement, print and interactive media. Culminating in a final year major project and public exhibition of their work within the Graduate Show.

Major Study Program

Students must complete 72 cp as follows:

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Creative Arts - fca_enquiries@uow.edu.au