VisualCommunication
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Combine creativity, design and technology to tell visual stories and understand the world around you
Visual communication is about telling stories through imagery, from branding and publication design to graphic animation, illustration, photography, data visualisation and digital experience design.
In our Visual Communication program, you’ll uncover your unique design identity by embracing both traditional and experimental design techniques and technologies. Combine technical skills development with the study of sustainable design principles and emerge as a creative, inclusive and socially responsive practitioner.
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UTS is ranked #96 globally and #9 in Australia and in the top 100 in the world for art and design.
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Our Visual Communication students benefit from our industry connections at Google, the City of Sydney, Sydney Living Museums, Collider, Saatchi & Saatchi, Westpac and more. - payments
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## $97,927 per year
Design professionals in Australia earn a high average salary of more than $90,000 a year
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Why study Visual Communication?
Design thinking and practice is now central to problem-solving in almost any people-oriented business. So design qualifications can position you for a multitude of new and emerging careers. Added to that, a Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication can qualify you for work in a range of design-specific roles.
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0:02\ As a creatively driven young person, I always knew I wanted a creative career.
\ 0:07\ The Bachelor of Design and Visual Communication at UTS gave me the creativity and freedom to enjoy my art and the opportunity to branch out into a new arena of graphic design.
\ 0:18\ My tutors provided me with a great sense of security while I was studying.
\ 0:23\ They helped me understand that embracing change through my career would ultimately positively impact me as a graphic designer.
\ 0:30\ UTS challenged me to think beyond trends and really understand the why behind everything I create.
\ 0:36\ I can confidently say I learnt a lot and built a lot of lifelong friendships and memories from studying at UTS.
\ 0:42\ Not only did I learn the technical skills of design, but also very conceptual and almost philosophical notions of design, which was really eye opening and honestly continues to be very helpful in my day-to-day design career.
\ 0:57\ I chose to study a Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication at UTS because it offers some of the most hands on practical courses for creatives and the Innovative Industry Focus program really stood out to me.
\ 1:08\ I was even lucky enough to convert my internship into employment after graduating.
\ 1:13\ Visual communication is so much more than just designing.
\ 1:16\ UTS lets you explore every creative aspect from branding and topography to interactive media and experiential design.
\ 1:22\ My tutors and peers really changed my perspective on where a creative career could go.
\ 1:27\ That shift in thinking is what led me to explore beyond visual design and eventually sparked my interest in marketing.
\ 1:33\ My experiences opened up a whole realm of possibilities for creativity, and I honestly wouldn't be where I am today without them.
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