Bachelor of Design and Visual Communication

SAE Design graduates have been involved with companies in advertising, marketing and retail including The Printing Place, Harvey Norman, Berryme Frozen Yogurt and World Wide Printing.

Our Bachelor of Design and Visual Communication is about much more than visual aesthetics, providing you with a detailed understanding and hands-on experience of the role of design in the contemporary world. You’ll explore branding and identity design, online and print design, digital image-making and user-centred design.

This course will allow you to flourish in a rapidly changing world, giving you the skills to apply design-led solutions to a wide range of communication challenges. You'll be equipped to come up with creative solutions to complex solutions in almost any context.

At SAE, you will engage in virtual collaborative learning. You’ll apply theoretical knowledge through studio best-practices and access the latest software like the Adobe Creative Suite as well as have the option to access on-campus facilities.

Areas of study

Creative problem solving skills and processes, cross disciplinary practice, entrepreneurial awareness of the role of design to industry and society, illustration, information and communication structures and approaches, layout for screen and print-based design, physical and print based interfaces, project management, teamwork and collaboration, typography, user experience design for digital, visual communication principles and techniques, visual identity and branding.

Career opportunities

Graphic designer, content manager, print and digital designer, social media designer, UX designer, UI designer, creative director, branding and identity designer, art director.

Practical experience

SAE offers extensive hands-on training with industry work placements, to provide practical experience and help build a professional network. This is the proven and best way for students to develop the communication, self-promotion and employability skills they need to start a successful career in the creative media industries.

Fees and charges

SAE offers a range of options to help students fund their studies. Current SAE fee information.