Get the industry-ready skills and experience you need to make a lasting career out of graphic and digital design.
Get the industry-ready skills and experience you need to make a lasting career out of graphic and digital design.
You have the ideas; we have the industry expertise and experience to help you turn them into meaningful designs.
You have the ideas; we have the industry expertise and experience to help you turn them into meaningful designs.
2
60
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood and Fitzroy
Graphic design isn't just about making something look good. It's about organising information to deliver a message with impact. To achieve this, you need to learn about techniques and processes and what the industry expects from its future designers.
Plenty of avenues are available to share your voice and talents while also building a career in design. From Graphic Design to UX and Web Design, to Interaction, Service, and Experience Design, Graphic Artists, Typographers, Advertisers, Branding Specialists, and Illustrators, there's a need for those who can communicate with a unique voice.
The Graphic & Digital Design course teaches the in-demand knowledge and skills for creating outstanding and meaningful design as a professional career. From traditional print work to contemporary interactive digital design, our experienced lecturers will share design principles and transferable industry skills that prepare you for a career.
The course will also explore communication, brand strategy, customer experience, service design and digital media. You will undertake fundamental units in motion design, human-centred design, data analysis, visualisation & information design, brand experience, design principles, elements and colour theory, typography and publication design.
Collarts offers a variety of real-life industry experiences, the opportunity to create a capstone project, undertake industry placements, and develop a professional portfolio. By the time you finish this course, you'll be prepared, confident and excited about the possibilities of the design industry that await you.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Theory | Design Thinking & Innovation | Persuasion & Representation | Brand Experience |
Principles |
Design Principles, Elements & Colour Theory
|
Copywriting
|
Publication Design
|
Design Practice |
Typography Fundamentals
|
Motion Design
|
User Experience & Interface Design
|
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
Human-Centred Design + Elective
|
Second Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Theory | Contemporary Art, Design & Cultural History | Design Law, Ethics & Regulation | Creative Entrepreneurship |
Principles | Data Analysis, Visualisation & Information Design | Graphic & Digital Design Capstone Development | Graphic & Digital Design Capstone Project |
Design Practice |
Design Systems
|
Advanced Typography
|
Graphic & Digital Design Capstone Project |
Industry Awareness | Experience Design + Elective | Group Project + Elective |
Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio
|
UNIT
$2,926.00
TRIMESTER
$11,704.00
(full-time study)
BACHELOR
$70,224.00
(six trimesters full-time study)
Learn about the FEE-Help program
Unlocking the gateway to higher education at Collarts is easier thanks to the Australian Government's FEE-HELP program.
Wondering about eligibility and the smaller details? The FEE-HELP Information Booklet or Australian Government Study Assist website have all the details you'll need.
Enrolling at Collarts is your first step towards a creative career you’ll love. Once deemed eligible, the ATO will email you an eCaf form. Then, with your TFN or TFN application receipt, you're ready to start your FEE-HELP application. Just be sure to submit it before the census date.
Note: You only incur debt for the subjects you're enrolled in post-census date.
How to apply
There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the kaleidoscope of creativity that makes each applicant unique.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply Today with us.
Year 12's:
Non-Year 12's:
Completion of at least half of the first year of study (0.5 EFTSL) of a higher education diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree or higher, or International equivalent OR
VET Certificate qualification, or an International equivalent OR Work and Life Experience.
Click here for international admission and eligibility requirements.
Click here for intake dates.
Click here for the indicative enrolment number.
You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Learn why design is the cornerstone of business, branding, and more
The Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design is perfect for students who want to establish a professional design career in the graphic and digital industry. It teaches the in-demand knowledge and skills for creating outstanding and meaningful designs.
Dive into the full spectrum of visual design, from traditional print work to contemporary interactive digital design, alongside graphic design principles, and apply your polished technical skills to a career-ready portfolio.
Throughout the degree, you will:
3
60
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood and Fitzroy
Graphic design isn't just about making something look good. It's about organising information to deliver a message with impact. To achieve this, you need to learn about techniques and processes and what the industry expects from its future designers.
Plenty of avenues are available to share your voice and talents while also building a career in design. From Graphic Design to UX and Web Design, to Interaction, Service, and Experience Design, Graphic Artists, Typographers, Advertisers, Branding Specialists, and Illustrators, there's a need for those who can communicate with a unique voice.
The Graphic & Digital Design course teaches the in-demand knowledge and skills for creating outstanding and meaningful design as a professional career. From traditional print work to contemporary interactive digital design, our experienced lecturers will share design principles and transferable industry skills that prepare you for a career.
The course will also explore communication, brand strategy, customer experience, service design and digital media. You will undertake fundamental units in motion design, human-centred design, data analysis, visualisation & information design, brand experience, design principles, elements and colour theory, typography and publication design.
Collarts offers a variety of real-life industry experiences, the opportunity to create a capstone project, undertake industry placements, and develop a professional portfolio. By the time you finish this course, you'll be prepared, confident and excited about the possibilities of the design industry that await you.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in 3 years of full-time study or 2 years accelerated delivery. Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Design Thinking & Innovation | Persuasion & Representation | |
Principles |
Design Principles, Elements & Colour Theory
|
Copywriting | |
Practice | Typography Fundamentals | Motion Design | |
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
Second Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Brand Experience | Contemporary Art, Design & Cultural History | |
Principles | Publication Design | Data Analysis, Visualisation & Information Design | |
Practice | User Experience & Interface Design | Systems Design | |
Industry Awareness | Human-Centred Design + Elective | Experience Design + Elective |
Third Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Design Law, Ethics & Regulation | Creative Entrepreneurship | |
Principles | Graphic & Digital Design Capstone Development | Graphic & Digital Design Capstone Project | |
Practice | Advanced Typography | Graphic & Digital Design Capstone Project | |
Industry Awareness | Group Project + Elective | Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio |
UNIT
$3,478.00
On-Campus
UNIT
$2,926.00
Online
Scholarships
Scholarships are now available for international students and valid for all international study applications from March 2024. Kickstart your creative studies while we ease the financial load – eligible students can receive up to $11,000 AUD for a Bachelor or up to $3,600 AUD for a Diploma.
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement along with their application explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
Approved applicants must comply with their visa conditions and obligations as Collarts students.
Applicants must meet Collarts entry requirements.
Scholarships are limited and awarded at the discretion of the Collarts International Team.
Valid for applications received in 2024.
Students must pay their fees on time to maintain eligibility.
Students must maintain a credit (65%) average or above in their Collarts studies to maintain eligibility.
Eligibility requirements
International students must meet the following criteria:
English language requirements
Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).
Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:
Admission requirements
Collarts is a place where performance, passion, and industry knowledge collide. We're not just looking for students; we're on the lookout for future playwrights and directors. To see if you are one of them, you'll undergo an admissions interview, during which you’ll discuss your experiences, background, and reasons why this field is calling your name.
In addition to the above, you’ll need to supply the following documentation to support your application:
How to apply
Learn why design is the cornerstone of business, branding, and more
The Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design is perfect for students who want to establish a professional design career in the graphic and digital industry. It teaches the in-demand knowledge and skills for creating outstanding and meaningful designs.
Dive into the full spectrum of visual design, from traditional print work to contemporary interactive digital design, alongside graphic design principles, and apply your polished technical skills to a career-ready portfolio.
Throughout the degree, you will:
8
4
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood and Fitzroy
Graphic design isn't just about making something look good. It's about organising information to deliver a message with impact. To achieve this, you need to learn about techniques and processes and what the industry expects from its future designers.
Plenty of avenues are available to share your voice and talents while also building a career in design. From Graphic Design to UX and Web Design, to Interaction, Service, and Experience Design, Graphic Artists, Typographers, Advertisers, Branding Specialists, and Illustrators, there's a need for those who can communicate with a unique voice.
The Graphic & Digital Design course teaches the in-demand knowledge and skills for creating outstanding and meaningful design as a professional career. From traditional print work to contemporary interactive digital design, our experienced lecturers will share design principles and transferable industry skills that prepare you for a career.
The course will also explore communication, brand strategy, customer experience, service design and digital media. You will undertake fundamental units in motion design, human-centred design, data analysis, visualisation & information design, brand experience, design principles, elements and colour theory, typography and publication design.
Collarts offers a variety of real-life industry experiences, the opportunity to create a capstone project, undertake industry placements, and develop a professional portfolio. By the time you finish this course, you'll be prepared, confident and excited about the possibilities of the design industry that await you.
The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor degree (subject to academic performance). Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 |
Theory | Design Thinking & Innovation | Persuasion & Representation |
Principles |
Design Principles, Elements & Colour Theory
|
Copywriting
|
Design Practice |
Typography Fundamentals
|
Motion Design
|
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
UNIT
$2,926.00
TRIMESTER
$11,704.00
(full-time study)
BACHELOR
$70,224.00
(six trimesters full-time study)
Learn about the FEE-Help program
Unlocking the gateway to higher education at Collarts is easier thanks to the Australian Government's FEE-HELP program.
Wondering about eligibility and the smaller details? The FEE-HELP Information Booklet or Australian Government Study Assist website have all the details you'll need.
Enrolling at Collarts is your first step towards a creative career you’ll love. Once deemed eligible, the ATO will email you an eCaf form. Then, with your TFN or TFN application receipt, you're ready to start your FEE-HELP application. Just be sure to submit it before the census date.
Note: You only incur debt for the subjects you're enrolled in post-census date.
How to apply
There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the kaleidoscope of creativity that makes each applicant unique.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply Today with us.
Year 12's:
Non-Year 12's:
Completion of at least half of the first year of study (0.5 EFTSL) of a higher education diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree or higher, or International equivalent OR
VET Certificate qualification, or an International equivalent OR Work and Life Experience.
Click here for international admission and eligibility requirements.
Click here for intake dates.
Click here for the indicative enrolment number.
You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Bring structure to your beautiful creative chaos
The Diploma of Graphic & Digital Design is where you will gain a vital understanding of the foundations of graphic and digital design. Our experienced lecturers will use industry-standard practices to help you build your technical skills through individual projects and collaborative work.
This is the starting point for the formalisation of your many ideas.
Throughout the Diploma, you will:
1
3
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood and Fitzroy
Graphic design isn't just about making something look good. It's about organising information to deliver a message with impact. To achieve this, you need to learn about techniques and processes and what the industry expects from its future designers.
Plenty of avenues are available to share your voice and talents while also building a career in design. From Graphic Design to UX and Web Design, to Interaction, Service, and Experience Design, Graphic Artists, Typographers, Advertisers, Branding Specialists, and Illustrators, there's a need for those who can communicate with a unique voice.
The Graphic & Digital Design course teaches the in-demand knowledge and skills for creating outstanding and meaningful design as a professional career. From traditional print work to contemporary interactive digital design, our experienced lecturers will share design principles and transferable industry skills that prepare you for a career.
The course will also explore communication, brand strategy, customer experience, service design and digital media. You will undertake fundamental units in motion design, human-centred design, data analysis, visualisation & information design, brand experience, design principles, elements and colour theory, typography and publication design.
Collarts offers a variety of real-life industry experiences, the opportunity to create a capstone project, undertake industry placements, and develop a professional portfolio. By the time you finish this course, you'll be prepared, confident and excited about the possibilities of the design industry that await you.
The Diploma can be completed in 1 year standard delivery or 8 months accelerated delivery and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor degree (subject to academic performance). Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Design Thinking & Innovation | Persuasion & Representation | |
Principles |
Design Principles, Elements & Colour Theory
|
Copywriting | |
Practice | Typography Fundamentals | Motion Design | |
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
UNIT
$3,478.00
On-Campus
Scholarships
Scholarships are now available for international students and valid for all international study applications from March 2024. Kickstart your creative studies while we ease the financial load – eligible students can receive up to $11,000 AUD for a Bachelor or up to $3,600 AUD for a Diploma.
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement along with their application explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
Approved applicants must comply with their visa conditions and obligations as Collarts students.
Applicants must meet Collarts entry requirements.
Scholarships are limited and awarded at the discretion of the Collarts International Team.
Valid for applications received in 2024.
Students must pay their fees on time to maintain eligibility.
Students must maintain a credit (65%) average or above in their Collarts studies to maintain eligibility.
Eligibility requirements
International students must meet the following criteria:
English language requirements
Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).
Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:
Admission requirements
Collarts is a place where performance, passion, and industry knowledge collide. We're not just looking for students; we're on the lookout for future playwrights and directors. To see if you are one of them, you'll undergo an admissions interview, during which you’ll discuss your experiences, background, and reasons why this field is calling your name.
In addition to the above, you’ll need to supply the following documentation to support your application:
How to apply
Bring structure to your beautiful creative chaos
The Diploma of Graphic & Digital Design is where you will gain a vital understanding of the foundations of graphic and digital design. Our experienced lecturers will use industry-standard practices to help you build your technical skills through individual projects and collaborative work.
This is the starting point for the formalisation of your many ideas.
Throughout the Diploma, you will:
Collarts course listings are in-depth, and your future career is in there, waiting to be discovered. Speak with a careers consultant, or download our course guide.
Design is everywhere, and as a result, there is no shortage of career options for you to consider with your talents.
Craft captivating imagery and layouts to convey messages and evoke emotions across various mediums. Utilise typography, colour theory, and design principles to create impactful visual experiences in reports, presentations and events.
Average industry salary*:
Enhance user satisfaction and usability, designing and refining digital experiences to ensure they are intuitive, seamless, and engaging. Conduct extensive research, create wireframes, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to optimise user journeys and interactions.
Average industry salary*:
Create graphics for exhibitions and installations to be used at events, museums and art galleries. Using your skills acquired in units like Design Systems and Data Visualisation, you will create designs that inform, educate and entertain.
Average industry salary*:
Studying Graphic & Digital Design
"The class sizes are perfect for the lecturers to spend enough time with each student."
On-campus, online or a blended learning option.
12 hours per week if you are studying full-time.
No, you don’t need any previous experience in Adobe.
Yes! Guest speakers are currently working as Head Designers in New York, Graphic Artists in Los Angeles and one ‘Top under 30’ Magazine Design Strategist.
Though drawing skills are always beneficial, we will teach the fundamentals of design elements and principles that can be applied in analogue and digital formats.
Your Graphic & Digital Design course can’t wait. Neither can you.