What will I learn?

Globalisation and new developments in information and media technology are reshaping design. This course gives you the knowledge and skills to thrive in a changing visual-media landscape.

Explore image design, typography, layout design, branding, design history, research methods and web-based design. Engage in individual and team projects. Develop conceptual thinking skills and use a variety of traditional and emerging technologies to expand your creative capabilities.

When you successfully complete the 16-month diploma from The College, you gain guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) at Western Sydney University.

At The College, were dedicated to your success. We know that if youre given a supportive learning environment with a dedicated team of educators, anything is possible. Our wide range of pathway options include University Foundation Studies, Extended Diplomas and Integrated Diploma/Bachelor courses. Your success starts here.

Your career

This program may open the door to a career as a:

Artistic Director
Animator
Graphic Designer
Advertising Professional
Teacher
Photographer

Which department am I in?

School of Humanities and Communication Arts

CRICOS

096998K

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$30,960.00 (US$ 20,403) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

March 2025

Venue

Nirimba Campus

Eastern Road,

QUAKERS HILL,

New South Wales,

2763, SYDNEY, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS 6.0 overall score, minimum 5.5 in each subtest; TOEFL internet-based total 70 score Writing 20; listening and reading 11; speaking 16; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50 overall; No communication skills less than 42.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.