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Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design

Explore how images, motion and interaction shape the way people understand ideas.

  • Degree
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
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Qualification

Degree

Typical duration

4 years

Study mode

Full-time

Study field

Design

About this course

A broad design degree covering illustration, photography, motion and design thinking, with a strong conceptual focus.

What you'll learn

  • Design thinking
  • Illustration and image-making
  • Motion and interaction
  • Visual culture and theory

Possible career directions

  • Visual Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Creative Director

General information only. Entry requirements, fees and offerings differ between institutions — always check with the institution directly.

Module 1 · Free preview · 5 min

Visual hierarchy

A taste of Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design

Step 1 of 4

Guide the eye on purpose

Designers use size, contrast, colour and space to decide what people notice first, second and third. This order is called visual hierarchy.

Real-world scenario

You're designing a poster for a school concert. People walking past should know what it is within a few seconds.

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