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Bachelor of Design Visual Communication Design

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Program Overview

Advertising, marketing and communication design for both page and screen are major employment areas. Learn how to generate ideas, solve problems and design innovative solutions in these challenging fields. This programme aims to develop the student as an independent designer. 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.

Program Key Stats

$21280 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects and Literacy- 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards, Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Photojournalist
  • Graphic designer
  • Art/Creative Director
  • Print Production Artist
  • Web Designer

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