Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
2 years (accelerated) or 3 years (standard)
Master digital storytelling, social media strategy, and content creation in this future-focused degree. Designed for aspiring content creators and designers, you'll work with real clients, build industry networks, and graduate with a professional portfolio ready for careers in digital marketing and creative industries.
Local students: No ATAR required, just your creativity and passion. Year 12 completion or equivalent previous study/work experience. International students: Must be at least 18 years old at course commencement, have completed senior secondary school equivalent to Australian Year 12, demonstrate English proficiency, and may need to attend an interview. Collarts celebrates diversity and individuality—no specific technical background required.
First Year: Learn design fundamentals including persuasion and representation, media and society, design principles and colour theory, content strategy, digital photography, copywriting, audio storytelling, user experience and interface design, video production, and industry foundations. Second Year: Develop expertise in contemporary art and design culture, communication law and ethics, motion design principles, digital storytelling, digital audiences and communities, data analysis and visualisation, and human-centred design. Third Year: Master creative entrepreneurship, digital capstone projects, and complete 60 hours of industry placement. Throughout the course, you'll work with real clients, master Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Canva), and develop a professional portfolio.
Collarts is Australia's #1 provider of creative arts courses for teaching quality and engagement. The college offers small class sizes, fast-tracked degree options, and passionate lecturers who are active industry professionals. With campuses in Melbourne and Sydney, Collarts provides a vibrant creative community where students learn alongside peers from across the creative spectrum, gaining real-world experience through live client projects and industry placements.
Graduates pursue diverse careers in digital marketing, content creation, and social media management across entertainment, arts, fashion, music, and corporate sectors. Roles include Social Media Manager, Content Creator, Digital Project Manager, Videographer, Media Producer, and Influencer Marketing Specialist. The versatile skills gained—digital storytelling, analytics, campaign strategy, and creative communication—are in-demand across all creative industries, with average salaries ranging from $53k to $96k depending on specialisation.
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