COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Design at Swinburne University provides a structured program that builds foundational and advanced skills in creative design, visual communication, and digital media. In the first year, students develop essential design knowledge and techniques through core units such as Concepts and Narratives, Digital Design, Typography, and Twentieth Century Design, establishing a strong creative and historical foundation. As the program progresses, students expand their practical and digital skills with units like Photography for Design, User Interface Design, and Contemporary Design Issues, which emphasize visual storytelling, interactive media, and critical design thinking. The program also includes Brand and Identity Design, enabling students to explore strategies for creating cohesive and impactful visual identities. Together, these units ensure graduates are well-prepared to apply creative, analytical, and technical skills across a range of design contexts. The combination of foundational learning, practical application, and conceptual development equips students to pursue careers in visual communication, branding, digital design, user experience, and other creative industries, while also providing the flexibility to specialize further through electives and future-focused majors.