How to Become a Graphic Designer: Australian Careers in Illustration

If you’re looking to grow your skill set in graphic design and stand out professionally, this course offers your first career step! Study the Graphic Design: Elevate course from Academy Xi and get equipped with the concepts, mindset, and practical experience required to design slick visual assets and thrive in this rewarding field.

Available 100% online for you to study at your own pace and convenience, this course is designed for students seeking to understand the core concepts, techniques, and tools of graphic design. Study the core principles of design, understand the application of human-centered design, build a toolkit of practical techniques to convey visual messages, design collateral that cuts through, and drive innovative visual communication through experimentation and testing. You’ll complete this course with practical new skills and an industry-standard portfolio of your work – all from the comfort of your own home.

Companies across all industries are constantly on the hunt for people with Graphic Design skills to help them craft innovative assets that build brand differentiation and elicit emotional connections with target audiences. Give yourself an edge over the rest with the Graphic Design: Elevate course from Academy Xi.

You will need to invest 60-80 hours over a six-month period and will also get access to an exclusive Digital Skills Masterclass webinar program to learn critical digital skills from industry experts, grow your network and get advice from graduates now working in the field.

 

 

 

If you’ve always been interested in aesthetics and design, and would like to pursue a career in the graphic design industry, then this CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design qualification from Open Colleges could be just what you’re looking for.

This course prepares individuals for roles such as Junior Graphic or Digital Designer, Freelance Designer, or Content Developer by teaching them all aspects of graphic design.

Through the program, students will learn how to use technical, creative, and conceptual skills to develop designs that meet client requirements and solve various visual communication challenges.

The course is designed to ensure that students are job-ready, with real-world-focused assessments that expose them to different types of design briefs and graphic design roles. Additionally, participants will create a portfolio of work that demonstrates their skills, ideas, creativity, and ability to meet client briefs, which they can use when seeking employment or clients.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

 

If you’re a good visual story teller and would like to use this talent as a basis for a rewarding career, then this Graphic Design: Transform course from Academy Xi could be just what you’re looking for.

This intensive online program is structured to give students a comprehensive set of theoretical and practical skills essential for achieving proficiency as a well-rounded Graphic Designer. The course covers all the essential design fundamentals such as graphic design theory, composition & typography, logos and branding, photo manipulation, web design basics and digital illustration amongst others. The course also involves eight weeks of working on real life client briefs which will give you plenty of practical experience and a chance to put your new skills to use.

This course is delivered 100% online with full support from Academy Xi’s training staff and unlimited one-on-one tutoring, and can be fast-tracked in three months or you can take your time and complete the course in up to 12 months.

You’ll graduate:

• Job ready
• Mentor & cohort supported (unlimited 1:1 mentoring from industry experts)
• With a final project industry showcase
• With a job guarantee and career support
• With an industry recognised certificate

Start your career in the design industry with a Diploma of Design, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia.

This Diploma of Design has been developed to provide a broad sample of different design specialities for people with or without a background in design. Our extensive selection of elective courses give you an introduction to topic areas such as Branded Fashion Design, Communication Design, Digital Media Design, Interior Design, and Game Design and Development. This design diploma provides full credit as a pathway into the more advanced courses, so you can specialise and choose your direction after sampling everything the Diploma of Design has to offer.

DIA-recognised course

This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.

Graduate with a Diploma of Graphic Design, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia, ready to step into industry or set up your own studio.

Throughout the course, you will explore the theory, practice and human connection of graphic design. You’ll challenge the conventions of current graphic design ideas and deliver engaging, appropriate and original solutions for everything from digital signage and point-of-sale material to books and billboards. You will learn about design history and principles, ideas generation, brand identity, typography, design research and user experience. By examining logos, symbols and brands you’ll have the opportunity to design your own unique brand and workshop it with other students, giving you the chance to see your designs through the eyes of others. You’ll also gain the skills to use industry-standard graphic design software including the Adobe Creative Suite with confidence and flair.

DIA-recognised course

This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.

Start your career as a 3D Designer and Animator with a Diploma of 3D Design and Animation, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia.

During the course, you’ll develop a portfolio to show off your creative potential and help you start your career in the design sector. Under the mentorship of our academic team and industry partners, you’ll learn how to tell stories, bring characters and digital worlds to life, and respond to client briefs. You’ll also develop a theoretical and technical base of knowledge of general 3D principles and practice, along with an introduction to specialist areas within the field.

Get started with the essentials

Learn the basics of modelling, rigging, animation, texturing, lighting and composition.

Gain professional experience

Gain work experience as you complete an industry brief, putting your learnings into practice.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.

Houdini SideFX certified school

Gain free access to the award-winning industry-standard Houdini SideFX platform.

Start your career in branding, digital communication and media design with this Bachelor of Communication Design qualification, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia.

Under the guidance of industry leaders, including brand and design consultants as well as graphic designers and creative directors, this course covers strategic thinking, brand strategy, customer experience design and service design. You’ll discover the building blocks of typography and learn about idea generation, digital media, design research, information design, and more.

DIA-recognised course

This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.