Bachelor of Visual Communication Design (Honours)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods
• the ability to work independently and/or collaboratively, in a professional and ethical manner, in exploring design situations and producing high quality design outcomes.
• a well-developed exploratory and creative approach to the methodical use and development of their design skills and visual literacy.
• a well-developed and critical understanding of various theories of design and their relationship to design history, design practice and broader histories and theories of culture and knowledge.
• be capable of identifying and using relevant technical, theoretical and practical domains of knowledge in their design research and practice.
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship
• communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
• technical skills to design and use research in a project
• cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding
• cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas
• cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence