Graphic Design Courses in Sydney

Computer graphics are used in many aspects of visual communication.

Graphic design is a broad discipline with diverse career opportunities. For students wishing to take a graphic design course in Sydney, there are many options, from three-month courses to three-year degree programs. A design portfolio helps gain entry into a course but not all colleges require one.

Commercial Arts Training College

Both 2D and 3D design processes are studied.

Commercial Arts Training College was established in 1982 and is one of the largest private design colleges in Australia. The two-year, full-time advanced diploma of commercial arts (electronic design and interactive media) includes courses in visual communication, multimedia and advertising through which students' skills in computer graphics, animation, typography and website design are developed. Computer programs used include Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and AutoDesk 3D Studio Max.

Commercial Arts Training College
Level 4, 1 - 5 Hickson Road
The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
[phone]
catc.edu.au

Martin College

Students use many computer programs including Acrobat and Photoshop.

Martin College offers a graphic design program which takes 50 weeks and includes 2 courses: the diploma of graphic design and the certificate IV in design. It is possible to be admitted into the course without a portfolio; this will be created over the course of the program. Students use Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and Acrobat to develop design skills. Other elements of the program include advertising and multimedia.

Martin College
Sydney Campus
Level 1, 63 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst
Sydney, NSW 2010
Australia
[phone]
martincollege.edu.au

Raffles College of Design and Commerce

Students have one-to-one tuition from expert lecturers.

At Raffles College of Design and Commerce students can choose to study graphic design through the master of design over one-and-a-half years or the bachelor of design over three years. The master of design is split into three elements--practice, project and dissertation. The bachelor of design includes the two-year associate degree of design. Graphic design students are taught the theoretical and practical skills required in advertising, editorial design, package design and corporate identity. The teaching process including one-to-one tuition.

Raffles College of Design and Commerce
99 Mount Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Australia
[phone]
raffles.edu.au

Shillington College

On completion of the course students have portfolios in both digital and print media.

Shillington College students can take the certificate IV in design, either full time over three months or part time over one year. The program starts with the basics of graphic design using Adobe InDesign before moving on to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and other computer programs to explore more advanced design concepts. The assessment process includes group discussion, one-to-one critique and written tests. By the end of the program students have a complete print portfolio and digital portfolio.

Shillington College
Level 3, 50 Margaret Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
[phone]
shillingtoncollege.com.au

References

• CATC: Advanced Diploma of Commercial Arts (Electronic Design and Interactive Media)
• Martin Design College: Graphic Design Courses
• Raffles College of Design and Commerce: Courses Overview
• Shillington College: Curriculum Overview