Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 79,200 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per trimester for international students | $9,000 per trimester for domestic students
Introduction
Technology is moving fast and society is changing with it. If you’re passionate about all things visual and the impact design has on people and culture, this course is for you.
Design at JMC provides you with the tools and skills you need to create innovative solutions in an ever-evolving world of interactive media. You’ll discover the true power of visual communication and storytelling, learn the processes behind creative problem-solving, and explore ways to create better experiences for people in physical, digital, and virtual spaces.
The Design course equips you with a deep understanding of core design principles, the design thinking process, and the technical skills required for you to apply what you’ve learned across a variety of platforms and media. You’ll be taught how to tackle projects in visual, spatial, interactive, experience, and human-centered design.
The Bachelor's degree allows you to immerse yourself in the design world, develop strong visual communication skills, and understand the tools you need to make it in the industry. It gives you the opportunity to build a professional portfolio of your own work while investigating a process-based design approach and engaging with mentors from the industry on real-world projects.
Learning takes place in a studio environment where small classes encourage students to come together to collaborate on projects. From initial concept through to design and delivery, you will explore different design tools and methods to graduate fully equipped to enter the industry.
In only 2 years you can graduate with a Bachelor's degree thanks to our accelerated full-time course. Part-time study is also available to domestic students. International students may choose to complete the course in 3 years rather than the accelerated 2-year option.
Admissions
Curriculum
- Design Fundamentals
- Digital Toolkit I
- Story Telling
- Typography in Design
- Design Communication II
- Digital Toolkit III
- Design History & Theory
- Interactive Design
- 3D Forms and Spaces I
- The Reinvention of 'Cool'
- Design for Society
- Design Communication I
- Digital Toolkit II
- Creative Process
- User Experience Design
- 3D Forms and Spaces II
- Design for Community
- Specialised Project
- Industry Project
- Cross Institutional Project
- Integration
- Motion Design
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
JMC Academy offers a Master of Creative Industries, a 2-year coursework program.
Careers in the Industry
JMC’s Visual Communication graduates could go on to work across the design realm. While traditionally, agencies, advertising, publishing, and media are the most common areas of opportunity, these days, there’s a role for visual communication designers in every field, from business and tech companies all the way to the engineering and medical fields (and everything in between!)
Specific roles may include
- Visual Communicator
- Identity Designer
- Digital Designer
- Experience Designer
- UX Consultant
- UX/UI Designer
- Art Director
- Interactive Designer
- Interface Designer
- Social Media Designer
- Multimedia Designer
- Web/App Designer
- Exhibition Designer
- Events Designer
- Spatial Designer
- 3D Visualiser
- Design Researcher
- UX Researcher
- Motion Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Content Coordinator