As advances in communication technology redefine our needs, the demand for visionaries and skilled designers is likewise projected to grow and expand. Designers develop creative, innovative and persuasive strategies to communicate ideas, information and visual stimuli to a wide range of audiences. Mass media: web, film and television, advertising, publishing, industry or commerce – they all need visual material across a variety of formats and channels. Study Visual Communication Design at UON and develop a breadth of multi-platform skills enabling you to use visual design to shape the world. What you will study The Bachelor of Visual Communication Design at UON has been developed by a team of design experts to accommodate the ever-changing needs of society and industry. The curriculum is structured around core and elective courses so that you develop a strong foundation and in-depth specialisation. Challenging projects ensure that you embrace the fundamentals of the design process from idea to execution. This includes visual hierarchy, symbolic codes of design, persuasive strategies, research, audience engagement and collaboration with industry. Examples of what you will study include: graphic design web design information design human centred design advertising publishing illustration animation transmedia multi-media motion graphics Career opportunities Visual communication design is a dynamic, growing industry where vision and creativity are paramount. Our students benefit from intensive practical experience, impressive work portfolios and professional recognition from highly respected industry associations. In fact, graduates of the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design at UON enjoy a strong reputation of being work-ready, with 86% employed within the first four months.