Bachelor of Communication Design

Federation University Australia

About

Graduates of this course will become the designers, thinkers and makers of the future.

You will have the opportunity to discover who you are and how you express yourself as a creative practitioner.Experienced lecturers and design industry professionals will work with you to enhance your design awareness and combine problem solving and technical skills, ensuring you will be well equipped to respond to the requirements of a fast paced, visually-literate society.Emphasis is placed on building a broad range of visual communication skills and approaches.You will be encouraged to explore different mediums and methods while integrating theoretical knowledge through research.

You will build your practical skills designing in a range of areas such as print, typography, identity and branding, environmental graphic, web, mobile devices and other emerging media.As you progress through your studies you may be offered internship and work experience opportunities.The Design Studio features large open plan teaching areas, audio visual facilities and a design resource area.

Students have access to a digital camera, video recorder, related graphic design materials, colour A3 printers and a suite of Mac computers running current graphic software packages.

Structure

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP 1 (COLLABORATION) ACACW1001, 15 credit points

EXPRESSION: BALANCE, BREATH AND MOVEMENT CAXDC1001, 15 credit points

MAKING: COMPOSITION & CONNECTION CAXDC1002, 15 credit points

Semester 2

COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP 2 (COLLABORATION) ACACW1002, 15 credit points

FORUM 2: CURATION, DISRUPTION AND ACTIVATION CAXDC1003, 15 credit points

MAKING 2: RESPOND, INTERPRET AND TRANSFORM CAXDC1004, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

FORUM 3: AVANT-GARDE, MODERNISM AND BEYOND CAXDC2000, 15 credit points

STUDIO PRACTICE 3 COMMD2003, 30 credit points

Semester 2

FORUM 4: FOUNDATION AND TRADITION CAXDC2001, 15 credit points

DESIGN THINKING: A CREATIVE APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING FEAFN2002, 15 credit points

Year 3

Semester 1

FORUM 5: CONNECTING WITH THE CONTEMPORARY CAXDC3000, 15 credit points

Semester 2

FORUM 6: ARTIST AND INDUSTRY CAXDC3001, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & DESIGN STRATEGY COMMD3015, 15 credit points

Entry requirements

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.
  • This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.

Extra Requirements

Essential requirements for selection and application

Supplementary form

Compulsory: Applicants must complete and submit a supplementary application form to secure an interview. The online form can be accessed from here.

Folio and folio presentation

Compulsory: The selection process includes an interview and folio presentation. Your folio work should be representative of your creative ideas and abilities. Qualities of importance are originality, innovation, imagination, experimentation and competence in the basic skills associated with visual arts. Please include evidence of your drawing skills in your folio, along with any journals of relevant material. Read more about preparing your folio or consider attending our folio preparation workshop.

Interview

Compulsory: Applicants must attend an interview of approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Please check the Arts Academy webpage for dates and locations.In the interview, you are asked to present a comprehensive folio of your work in a variety of media. The selection panel is interested to hear about your motivations for studying in your chosen field, and see a range of creative work that demonstrates your ability to explore ideas in depth. Read more about the interview.

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