Pre VCE Visual Communication and Design

SEMESTER long

It is recommended that students undertake this at FLE3. 

This subject is the perfect stepping stone for VCE Visual Communication Design. Pre VCE Visual Communication Design is designed to prepare you by developing deeper creativity, design thinking, skills and knowledge through exciting, hands-on design projects. 

Throughout the year, you'll follow the design process to investigate, generate, develop, and refine creative solutions to real-world design briefs. Using both manual and digital techniques, you'll build confidence in visualising ideas, concepts and communicating design solutions. 

You'll develop your skills using industry-standard software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and SketchUp, while building a design folio that documents your research, exploration and design thinking. You'll also investigate the work of influential designers and discover how design shapes the world around us. 

Semester 1 – Messages & Interactive Experiences 

Explore how designers communicate ideas and create engaging visual communications. Projects may include: 

  • Brand identities and logos 

  • Typography, layout and poster design 

  • Packaging 

  • Digital graphics and illustrations 

  • Websites and app interfaces 

Semester 2 – Environments & Objects 

Explore how designers create spaces and products that are functional, human-centred and sustainable. Projects may include: 

  • Architectural and interior design 

  • Product and furniture design 

  • 3D renderings and models 

  • Technical and presentation drawings 

  • Sustainable and circular design 

Along the way, you'll: 

  • Develop creative and critical thinking skills using the VCD design process. 

  • Learn 3D visualisation, rendering or modelling techniques. 

  • Build skills in typography, layout, colour and composition. 

  • Create manual and digital drawings using a range of methods, media and materials. 

  • Explore the work of influential designers and contemporary design practices. 

  • Document your ideas, research and design development in a design folio. 

  • Build confidence using industry-standard design software and digital workflows. 

  • Develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in VCE Visual Communication Design. 

If you enjoy solving problems creatively, designing innovative ideas and bringing concepts to life, Pre VCE Visual Communication Design is the perfect pathway to VCE and future studies in architecture, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, UX/UI design and many other creative industries. 

Please note: Students will need a device that supports the installation of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. These applications are provided free of charge.