Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
2 years (accelerated full-time) or 3 years (standard)
Master graphic and digital design from industry experts in a fast-tracked 2-3 year degree. Perfect for creative individuals passionate about visual communication, branding, UX/UI, and motion design who want to launch a professional design career with real-world portfolio experience.
Local students: No ATAR required—just your creativity and passion for design. Year 12 students welcome; non-Year 12 applicants should have previous study, work, or life experience. International students must be at least 18 years old at course commencement, have completed a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, demonstrate English proficiency, and may be required to attend an interview. No prior drawing experience necessary.
First Year: Design Thinking and Innovation, Design Principles Elements and Colour, Typography Fundamentals, Motion Design, User Experience and Interface Design, Brand Experience, Copywriting, Human Centred Design, Creative Foundations, and Industry Foundations. Second Year: Contemporary Art Design and Cultural History, Publication Design, Data Analysis Visualisation & Information Design, Design Systems, Advanced Typography, Experience Design, and Design Law Ethics and Regulation. Third Year: Creative Entrepreneurship, Graphic and Digital Design Capstone Development and Project, Industry Placement (60 hours), and electives. Students develop expertise in visual storytelling, branding strategy, customer experience, service design, and digital media.
Collarts is Australia's #1 provider of creative arts courses for teaching quality and engagement. The institution offers small class sizes allowing lecturers to spend quality time with each student, world-class creative spaces across five campuses, mentorship from active industry professionals, real-world industry placements and live client briefs, cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities, and a vibrant creative community embedded in Melbourne's and Sydney's thriving arts scenes. The accelerated 2-year option and flexible online/on-campus/blended study modes provide accessibility and flexibility.
Graduates pursue diverse design careers including Graphic Designer (average salary $65k-$95k), UX Designer (average salary $95k-$160k), Exhibition Designer (average salary $95k-$160k), Web Designer, Brand Strategist, Interaction Designer, Service Designer, Branding Specialist, Digital Content Creator, Illustrator, and Motion Designer. Many graduates begin working while still studying through industry connections and real-world projects. The career-ready portfolio developed during the degree positions graduates for immediate employment in creative agencies, tech companies, corporate design departments, and freelance opportunities globally.
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