Graphic Design, Major (0073)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0073
Previous Code: M1116.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The Graphic Design major provides students from outside the Design program with a comprehensive introduction to fundamental skills and knowledge in graphic design. The major is delivered through a series of practice-based and theoretical subjects and you will study areas such as image design, contextual design studies, web design and branding. In addition, you will have the opportunity to choose a practice-based specialisation from the areas of interactive design; digital design; illustration and photomedia.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | enquiriesHCA@uws.edu.au |
Major Structure
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as follows
Creative Industries Students
Creative Industries students must complete one of the following two subjects as their Introduction to Major subject as part of the core requirements for their program.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DESN 1011 | Image Design | 10 |
| DESN 1021 | Web and Time-based Design | 10 |
To complete this major, Creative Industries students must enrol into whichever level 1 subject they did not complete as their Introduction to major subject.
Design Pairings
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration | ||
| DESN 2007 | Illustrating Narrative | 10 |
| DESN 3007 | Illustrating Popular Culture | 10 |
| Interactive | ||
| DESN 3008 | Interactive Design: Apps | 10 |
| COMM 2019 | Interactive Design: Games | 10 |
| Photomedia | ||
| VISU 3002 | Photomedia: Fashion and Identity | 10 |
| DESN 2013 | Photomedia: Photographic Practice | 10 |
| Digital Design | ||
| DESN 3002 | Data Visualisation | 10 |
| DESN 2011 | Motion Design | 10 |
Recommended Sequence
Qualification for this major requires the successful completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Image Design | ||
| Web and Time-based Design (Also available in Spring) | ||
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| DESN 2014 | Researching the Visual | 10 |
| Select one subject from the selected Design Pairing | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| DESN 2001 | Australian Design | 10 |
| Select one subject from the selected Design Pairing | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| DESN 3013 | Social Design: Research and Practice | 10 |
| DESN 3001 | Contextual Design Studies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| DESN 3006 | Graphic Design: Developing a Personal Portfolio | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| Students must choose either DESN 1021 (available in Spring) or DESN 1011 (available in Autumn) | 10 | |
| Web and Time-based Design | ||
| Image Design | ||
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| DESN 2014 | Researching the Visual | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| DESN 2001 | Australian Design | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| DESN 3001 | Contextual Design Studies | 10 |
| Select one subject from the selected Design Pairing | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| DESN 3006 | Graphic Design: Developing a Personal Portfolio | 10 |
| Select one subject from the selected Design Pairing | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| DESN 3013 | Social Design: Research and Practice | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |