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Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design) BA(GraphicDsgn)

CSU’s Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design) course encompasses a diverse range of disciplines and develops creative, theoretical and technical design skills.

About the course

The Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design) at CSU is tailored in response to the demands of industry and the aspirations of highly motivated students.

During the course, students are encouraged to develop creative, theoretical and technical skills with a focus on aesthetic and professional understanding.

Diversity underpins the structure of the course with a cross-section of specific subjects covering all aspects of design, advertising and new media – including web and video applications. The course is available by distance education.

Where it will take you

The teaching principle adopted for the graphic design course is simple: actively promote all our students to think first, and worry about the technology second. The merging of disciplines as diverse as design, animation, digital publishing, illustration, multimedia, packaging, web design and advertising has ensured that design graduates will have many career opportunities and options from which to choose including:

Course components

The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Charles Sturt University is a three-year undergraduate course with an option to study Honours in the fourth year. The course is structured in such way as to offer students a flexible platform for learning with an even mix of core subjects, contextual subjects and minor studio electives.

Thirteen core subjects including digital design, experimental design, design for industry and digital design make up over 50% of the course. These examine the different aspects of graphic design – the techniques, the process and the technology.

Contextual subjects including visual communication, aspects of design and media: history and society look at the research, theory and history that build up the students' background knowledge and approach to design, media and communication.

Professionals teaching you

Dedicated professionals with a wide range of teaching and industry experience teach the course.

Your course is recognised by industry

The Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design) is a nationally accredited and registered award in tertiary education. Graduates are eligible to apply for Associate Status with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA).

The latest facilities

Our facilities include a modern purpose-built studio with its own Mac lab and printing facilities.

The School of Visual and Performing Arts has well equipped photography, television and design studios that Graphic Design students may access

Work experience program

On campus students receive hands-on experience through an extensive work experience program in second and third year. In third year students are also required to work collaboratively with small clients and/or non-profit organisations researching, designing and developing a variety of promotional strategies and awareness campaigns for their client.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects).

Further study

Bachelor of Arts (Visual and Performing Arts) (Honours) - with specialisations
Master of Arts Practice - with specialisations
Master of Arts (Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy

Graduate comment

"The degree is a good stepping stone to further study and Wagga Wagga has a lot to offer.It’s a good place to study - everything is here that you need and the facilities are excellent."

Elaine Keely
Graduate

 

 

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