Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

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This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

This course is designed for students pursuing a career in visual communication and international studies, aiming to blend design expertise with cultural and linguistic proficiency. Choose this course to gain a comprehensive education that merges creative design with global awareness, setting you apart in the competitive job market.

What sets this course apart is its unique combination of hands-on design practice with an immersive international experience. You'll not only master visual communication but also deepen your understanding of a foreign language and culture through a year-long study abroad.

You will develop a robust skill set, including digital media, editorial design, web and app development, and emerging technologies like VR/AR and 3D printing. Your learning will be grounded in the history and theory of visual culture, ensuring your work is conceptually strong and socially relevant.

Teaching is studio-based and interactive, led by industry experts. You'll engage in real-world projects, collaborate with peers, and gain industry experience through work placements. The international year further enhances your adaptability and global perspective, making you a valuable asset to employers.

By completing this course, you'll be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of visual communication within a global context, ready to contribute to diverse professional environments with creativity and cultural insight.

Please note, this is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

Students immerse themselves in a practice-oriented, studio-based culture, studying a range of interdisciplinary subjects encompassing typography, interaction and image-making. Taught by experts in visual communication, students learn everything from the history and theory of visual culture and technology to producing cutting edge creative work in digital media, photography, editorial design, information visualisation, web design, wayfinding, mobile apps, code, interaction design, machine learning, motion graphics, the internet of things and 3D technologies such as VR/AR and 3D printing. Exploring both traditional and experimental research methods students learn to produce conceptually rigorous and socially responsive work. They graduate with the capacity to work across and between disciplines, to articulate design practices and processes, and to apply them to complex problems. Graduates develop industry experience through the degree's emphasis on addressing real-world issues in collaborative and team-based work.

The international experience enhances career options, making students more marketable to prospective employers.