BA in Design in Communication Design

Purpose

Graphic and Communication Design entails a mix of technical understanding, superb communication and visual experimentation. Students are prepared for multidisciplinary creative careers or postgraduate studies in an ever-evolving design world. This programme prepares students for a communication design career by innovatively applying integrated knowledge and advanced conceptual thinking skills to solve complex communication design problems. Students learn to use various design methods, software, processes and techniques competently to create, present and argue for professional communication designs. Students also learn to demonstrate knowledge of design history and theory and to conduct design criticism and research.

Career Opportunities

Communication Designers are creative thinkers and problem solvers who use a range of design methods, processes and techniques to create professional communication designs, such as posters, books, magazines, corporate identity programmes, packaging and web sites, both individually and as members of teams.

Admission Requirements

A minimum APS of 25 with Mathematics or 26 with Mathematical Literacy. English 5 (60%+),  Mathematics 3 (40%+) or Mathematical Literacy 4 (50%+)

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