University Of The Sunshine Coast
Discover your creativity and develop your critical thinking through experimentation in an inclusive, exploratory environment. Design plays an increasingly important role in the world, with opportunities to specialise in interactive media, digital culture, game design or visual communication. Become equipped with theory, creative skills, cultural awareness and critical thinking to shape a rapidly changing future.
In this program you will:
Learn about latest interdisciplinary design practices and new technologies
Work with industry experts and organisations to deliver projects for diverse audiences
Use problem-solving strategies, creativity, and theory in solving challenges
Apply design thinking, ethical practice, and inclusive design to innovate in diverse contexts
Develop culturally sensitivity, embrace sustainability, acknowledge Indigenous protocols and perspectives
Sunshine Coast, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 24,400
IELTS: 6
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
DES101 Elements of Design
DES103 Fundamentals of Photography
DES104 Art, Design and Digital Culture
DES105 Design Methods
DES107 Drawing Practice
SGD102 Introduction to Games Programming
Graduate courses (1) 12 units
BCI304 Creative Engagement
PLUS SELECT 1 COURSE (1) 12 UNITS FROM:
BCI302 Work Integrated Learning Project
BCI303 Work Integrated Learning Placement
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
English Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
A$24,400
Content creator
Creative producer
Digital strategist
Fashion designer
Game designer, artist or programmer
Interactive media specialist
Interdisciplinary artist
Photographer
Professional designer
Visual communication designer
Visualisation designer