Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)

Graduate degree
36 months
Processing time: 28 - 40 days
Application fee: NZ$100
Full-time
Intakes: February
International tuition: NZ$21,920
Domestic tuition: NZ$7,400

Program overview

Core skills taught include design strategies, graphics, branding and communication, typography, art direction, drawing and illustration. In addition, students will choose three courses from a range of electives, which will enable them to develop complementary skills in particular areas of interest. As well as studio courses, students will complete a group of core courses in academic subjects. These include both professional and contextual studies, which will give them developed communication skills, a background in the history and sociology of creative practices, insights into contemporary professional ethics and some business skills.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE
  • TOEFL PBT
  • IELTS
NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) or equivalent (International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination); Proof of English proficiency; Additional requirements: written statement, portfolio (16 photographs) For more information please refer to the website

Career opportunities

Self-employed graphic designer; Web designer; App designer: Book/magazine illustrator; Motion graphic designer; Museum curator

Campus location

Christchurch , New Zealand

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