DEPT. OF

Visual Communication

School of
Design

Crafting Communication
with Innovation, Integrity
and Impact

Visual
Communication
dept.

Crafting Communication with Innovation, Integrity and Impact

Overview

Visual Communication Design shapes how you interpret, interact with and influence the world around you. Whether it's a campaign that grabs your attention, an interactive game that you play, or a film that stays with you, it is visual communication design in action. Here, you learn to build these skills to create stories that shift perspectives, spark connections and speak across cultures through powerful combinations of images, typography, colours, materials and sound.

Learn from leading design
Mentors

from contemporary design practice and research

Hands-on Learning
Experience

live projects, real-world collaborations and multi-disciplinary experiences.

Values-Driven Design
Education

Ethical design, creative leadership, and intentional communication.

Careers at leading
organizations

Ogilvy, Adobe, Netflix, Serendipity Arts Foundation, and many more!

National & International Awards

Live Industry Projects

Industry Connections

Alumni community globally

Programmes

B Des.
Animation Film Design

4 years Undergraduate

This programme immerses you in the art of visual storytelling, blending traditional hand-drawn techniques with cutting-edge 3D digital tools. Learn character development, world-building and cinematic timing to create compelling narratives for film, television and gaming.

4 years Undergraduate

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B Des.
Communication Design

4 years Undergraduate

Focused on the strategic power of imagery and typography, this course trains you to translate complex information into clear, persuasive visual messages. You will explore branding, publication design and creative advertising, learning how to build visual identities that resonate with diverse audiences.

4 years Undergraduate

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M Des.
Communication Design

4 years Undergraduate

The Master’s programme is designed for advanced practitioners looking to research and develop leadership capabilities in the design field. It focuses on design strategy, social impact and systems thinking, encouraging you to use communication as a tool for large-scale change.

4 years Undergraduate

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What sets us apart

The Visual Communication Design department draws today’s most influential voices in storytelling, graphic design, motion graphics, interaction design, digital media, animation and film. You get to collaborate with award-winning filmmakers, creative directors and innovators through live projects, immersive masterclasses, symposiums, panel discussions and curated exhibitions.

Live projects

To develop your unique design voice, you need real-world experience. That’s why the learning environment is rooted in project-based learning. You will work on real-world briefs, pitch your ideas, interact with multiple stakeholders, create tangible outcomes and respond to professional feedback, gaining the hands-on experience that transforms you from student to practising designer.

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Masterclasses & Workshops with Industry

Year-round masterclasses connect you directly with the creative minds shaping the industry—internationally acclaimed designers, national award-winning filmmakers and influential changemakers. Through candid conversations, you explore their unique journeys, market realities, and insider perspectives. You step into the field not just as passive learners but as active contributors to the community.