Graphic Design Courses
Learn how you can transform ideas into visual reality, specialising in graphic design.
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CUA50720
Become a professional graphic designer and gain advanced design and visual representation skills with the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design. Studying online and in the classroom you will be resear...
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Graphic Designer
Visual Designer
Brand Designer
Website Designer
UI Designer
Beginner courses
If you're new to graphic design, these courses are a great place to start.
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UX Designer
UI Designer
UX Researcher
Product Designer
Digital Designer
The UX/UI Design: Transform course is tailored for individuals aiming to secure positions in UX/UI design. It offers professional-level skills and knowledge in this field, adhering to current industry standards. Additionally, the course includes extensive career support, guiding students towards achieving their professional goals in UX/UI design. This combination of specialised training and career guidance ensures a well-rounded preparation for a successful career in the dynamic and creative world of UX/UI design.
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Average duration: 12 months.
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UX Designer
UI Designer
UX Researcher
Product Designer
Digital Designer
The UX/UI Design: Elevate course is ideal for enhancing professional expertise with in-demand skills in UX, UI, design thinking, and human-centred processes. Students will learn to design digital products that align with customer needs, conduct comprehensive market and user research, and develop effective user personas. The course covers ideation, crafting user-friendly designs, ensuring consistency with brand standards, and creating mockups, wireframes, and prototypes. Upon completion, students will showcase their practical UX and UI design skills through a personal project.
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Average duration: 6 months.
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Graphic Designer
Visual Designer
Digital Designer
The Graphic Design: Elevate course is designed for those looking to enhance their career with valuable graphic design skills, blending passion with professional expertise. It offers a pathway to a fulfilling and in-demand career, where creativity meets problem-solving through powerful visual communications. This course is ideal for professionals across various industries, providing practical skills in crafting thoughtfully designed assets that contribute to brand recognition and loyalty. It prepares students for a future-proof career in a field where creativity is constantly sought after and valued.
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Average duration: 6 months.
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Graphic Designer
Visual Designer
Digital Designer
Interaction Designer
Website Designer
Multimedia Designer
Brand Designer
Creative Designer
The Graphic Design: Transform course offers intensive, practical training in visual media, typography, and page design for various industries. This course focuses on effective communication through compelling and visually appealing designs. Students will master both static and motion design software, work with real clients to interpret briefs, and create persuasive designs. The course culminates in crafting a unique portfolio and personal brand, alongside learning skills to establish and manage a successful small business, making students industry-ready.
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Average duration: 12 months.
CUA50720
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Brand Designer
Art Director
Graphic Designer
Visual Designer
Website Designer
UI Designer
UX Designer
Become a professional graphic designer and gain advanced design and visual representation skills with the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design. Studying online and in the classroom you will be researching visual communication history and theory — as well as learning how to create and manipulate graphics, plus produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications. Graduate with a professional body of creative work to present to prospective employers or clients.
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Average duration: 12 months.
Advanced courses
These courses are best suited for those already in this field who wish to progress their career.
CUA60320
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UX Designer
UI Designer
Website Designer
Brand Designer
Art Director
Graphic Designer
Visual Designer
Take your existing skills as a graphic designer to the next level with the CUA60320 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design. You’ll be using the Adobe Creative Suite and Content Management Systems at a professional level — while learning how to engage in the business of graphic design (creative practice, design briefs, project work). This nationally recognised qualification is completed over 6 months in a classroom (including a simulated design studio).Enquire now for the next batch intake plus the full course prospectus..
Average duration: 6 months.
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Graphic Designer
Furniture Designer
Interior Designer
Fashion Designer
Product Designer
The Bachelor of Design (Honours) is a one-year advanced undergraduate degree for high-achieving students who have completed an undergraduate Design degree and seek to enhance their critical and creative skills. This degree involves developing a significant practice-led research project, providing access to leading research labs and a selective professional placement program. Graduates gain a deeper understanding of design strategy, methods, and research, opening pathways to various careers in design and cultural sectors and further studies like a Master of Philosophy or PhD.
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Average duration: 12 months.
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Interior Design Consultant
Commercial Interior Designer
Design Manager
Product Designer
Industrial Designer
Brand Designer
The Bachelor of Design is a multidisciplinary course, combining elements of business, IT, architecture, and the humanities. It equips students with diverse skills for roles in digital communication, industrial, spatial, and human-centred design. This course fosters innovative thinking for addressing business and societal challenges. Graduates emerge with the creativity and expertise needed for designing sustainable solutions. Emphasising problem-solving, critical thinking, and purpose-driven design, students engage in practical studio projects, teamwork, and prototyping innovative, sustainable solutions..
Average duration: 3 years.
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Artist
Painter
Photographer
Art Director
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Digital Artist
Multimedia Designer
The Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) offers an integrated approach to enhance art-making practices, covering methodologies like painting, drawing, and digital art. Students will deeply understand fine art history and theory, critique artworks, and engage in rigorous analytical thinking about art. Interaction with arts professionals, exhibition visits, and writing reviews further enrich the experience.
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Average duration: 3 years.
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Digital Content Creator
Video Producer
Game Artist
Multimedia Artist
Social Media Manager
Animator
Game Designer
The Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media) focuses on the transformative role of digital media in contemporary communication. It provides a critical understanding of how technology shapes communication and imparts practical skills for planning and producing digital media projects. This course includes writing for digital audiences, planning social media strategy, and creating video and audio content. Taught by experienced media professionals, it emphasizes valuable future-ready skills such as creativity, digital literacy, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork..
Average duration: 3 years.
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Illustrator
2D Animator
2D Designer
Motion Designer
The Bachelor of 2D Animation course involves the integration of creative drawing, character creation, landscape design, storytelling, and the representation of human gestures and emotions. It focuses on enhancing abilities in drawing, character development, character animation, directing, and story crafting. The course also promotes proficiency in traditional animation techniques such as storyboarding, colour styling, bio-mechanics, movement dynamics, rigging, and light and colour theory, in addition to the fundamental principles of animation.
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Average duration: 3 years.
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Motion Graphics Designer
Illustrator
Graphic Designer
Information Designer
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) equips students with the skills and finesse required for confident and agile visual communication. This course fosters creative problem-solving, critical thinking, technical proficiency, and professional practice, enabling students to contribute innovatively and responsibly to the field of visual communication. It covers the conveyance of ideas and information through various visible forms such as signs, typography, drawing, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, advertising, animation, colour, and electronic resources.
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Average duration: 42 months.
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Art Director
Photographer
Graphic Designer
Interior Designer
Illustrator
Creative Director
Fine Artist
The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a dynamic course designed for students passionate about the visual and performing arts. This degree offers a diverse range of specialisations, including painting, sculpture, photography, and theatre. Students will explore their creative talents, develop technical skills, and gain an understanding of contemporary art practices. The course emphasises hands-on experience, critical thinking, and artistic expression. Ideal for aspiring artists and performers, it prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the arts industry or further specialised study.
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Average duration: 3 years.
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Writer
Copywriter
Art Director
The Bachelor of Creative Arts nurtures versatile and agile innovators, providing the skills and experience necessary to thrive in a constantly evolving creative landscape. This course offers opportunities to explore a variety of creative mediums, allowing students to develop their unique creative specialisation. It combines practical learning with guidance from world-class academics and practicing technicians, ensuring students gain real-world skills for a successful career in the arts. This approach fosters a deep understanding and mastery of creative expression.
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Average duration: 3 years.
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Painter
Artist
Graphic Designer
Craftsperson
Illustrator
The Bachelor of Visual Arts prepares students with essential historical, theoretical, and practical knowledge for a career in visual arts. Engaging with renowned artists, art historians, and industry leaders, students acquire skills to thrive in the visual arts sector. They gain understanding of contemporary art's reflection on the world and our role within it. This course explores art's contribution to significant historical, cultural, ecological, and ethical matters, offering a profound insight into the interplay between art and other visual cultures like fashion, film, and design..
Average duration: 3 years.
Job outcomes
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Government funding
The Australian government provides funding for students completing a qualification in high demand industries. To receive government funding, you need to find a subsidised course by an approved provider and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.
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