Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design

Graphic & Digital Design at Collarts is more than making something look good. It's about communicating ideas with clarity, creativity and impact. To become a successful designer, you'll need to master design principles, digital processes, and understand what the industry expects from the next generation of creatives.

In this degree, you'll explore graphic design, UX and web design, interaction, and experience design, while developing your own creative voice. Graduates go on to careers as graphic designers, branding specialists, digital designers, typographers, illustrators, art directors, and advertisers across a wide range of industries.

The Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design at Collarts teaches the in-demand knowledge and practical skills needed to build a meaningful design career. From traditional print and typography through to contemporary interactive and digital media, you'll be guided by experienced lecturers who are active in the industry.

Your studies will cover:

• Design principles and theory - colour, typography, publication and visual communication.
• Digital design & UX/UI - human-centred design, interaction design, motion design service design.
• Data & brand communication - brand strategy, customer experience, information design and data visualisation.

Alongside your studies, you'll gain real-world industry experience through placements, collaborative projects, and the creation of a capstone project and professional portfolio.

By graduation, you'll be prepared and confident to launch a career in Melbourne's thriving design community or work globally as a digital creative.

Throughout the degree, you will:

• Build an extensive foundation of graphic and digital design theory, including motion design, colour theories and typography.
• Study the relationship between visual design and storytelling while creating art that reflects cultural concepts.
• Develop and hone technical skills in graphic and digital design using industry-standard tools and platforms.
• Create your own professional career-ready portfolio of graphic and digital design work.
• Get mentored by industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses.