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Graphic Design: Transform
The demand for Graphic Designers is expanding, with over 1,250 roles available in Australia and the field set to grow by 12.9%1 over the next 5 years. This Graphic Design course is highly practical, immersive and will get you industry-ready faster than...
Digital Marketing: Transform
In today’s crowded marketplace, it’s critical for any company to have a solid digital marketing strategy in order to break through the noise, boost customer acquisition, and drive sustainable and scalable growth. People with this expertise are in high-...
Diploma of Graphic Design
Our nationally recognised CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design is designed to combine the technical, creative and conceptual skills you need to create designs that meet client requirements. You’ll learn the fundamentals of graphic design, and move to the...
Graphic Design Pathway Program
Make your dream of a graphic design career a reality with Open Colleges’ Graphic Design Pathway. The course is designed for those with no experience, but who have a passion for design and want to launch a career as a Graphic Designer. The CUA50720 Dipl...
Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing Course
The Graphics Design & Desktop Publishing industry can be a rewarding and challenging creative experience which is fulfilling and satisfying. A huge amount of growth is currently occurring in the freelance sector of the graphics and desktop publishi...
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Graphic Design Course Bundle
Bring your creative side to life! Become a graphic designer with our Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Graphic Design Course Bundle. Our all-inclusive package includes our top ten courses, each designed to deliver practical, industry-relevant skills y...
What is graphic design?
Graphic design involves using images and text to create advertisements and other marketing tools. To be an effective graphic designer you have to:
- Understand communication design and how to use your communication skills in a graphic format
- Be able to come up with design solutions and have strong problem solving to create the most effective designs possible
- Be able to utilise programs like Adobe, design studio, and Photoshop within the design process
- Understand design briefs and apply your design skills to a specific design project
Why should I study graphic design?
Many people are self-taught, and while that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, having a diploma of graphic design or an advanced diploma shows employers that you understand the creative industries, as well as basics of visual arts and design thinking. A course will also teach you the ins and outs of specific programs that you may be required to use within your career, and give you real-world experience. Each course has different course fees and entry requirements, but generally short courses don’t require high ATAR’s and are cheaper than higher education. There are also often distance learning options and support systems in place for international students, so make sure to check out each course individually and CRICOS for more information.
Where could a graphic design career take me?
If you’re an Australian looking to stay here, every city, including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane has an enormous range of work for a talented graphic designer. Plus, with much of graphic designers work being able to be done from home, you could work from rural NSW or Victoria and enjoy a country lifestyle. Working in graphic design can also take you all over the world, from New York to London and beyond.
Possible career goals in the design industry include:
- Creative Director
- Art Director
- Web Designer
- Logo Design Specialist
- In-house Graphic designer for a large company like Apple or Spotify
With so many available jobs, graphic design is a job that can work around you. Whether you want to work full-time or part-time, remotely or in person, graphic design is perfect for creative people who want a solid career. If this sounds like it could be you, get started by browsing our list of available graphic design courses!