Diploma of Digital & Social Media

Studying Collarts’ Diploma of Digital & Social Media gives you the tools to create and produce content that thrives online. Learn from industry experts and across arts, fashion, entertainment, and other creative industries.

8

months full-time

4

units per trimester

STUDY MODES

Blended, On Campus, Online

NEXT INTAKE

June 2026

LOCATION

Melbourne (Collingwood and Fitzroy), Sydney (Waterloo)

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Study Your Diploma of Digital & Social Media with Collarts

Define what audiences click, share and love.

CRICOS Code 095132B (2 years)/104502B (3 years)/095134M (2 trimesters)/104416M (3 trimesters)


Launch your digital career with a Diploma in Digital & Social Media designed for creators who want practical skills, industry confidence, and a direct path into the workforce, or to upskill into a new role.

This self-paced diploma course allows you the flexibility to study on campus or online, to up-skill in the Digital and Social Media industries on your own terms. It offers a focused learning experience that builds essential capabilities in content creation, social storytelling, and platform-first communication. Our Digital & Social Media Diploma will arm you with the skills and knowledge to create compelling content, develop effective social media strategies, and build engaged online audiences.

Our expert and highly experienced lecturers bring invaluable learnings and unique perspectives to help fast-track your career as a Content Creator, Interactive Media Manager, Online Publisher, Media Producer, Social Media Manager or Content Marketer. This comprehensive course prepares you to create compelling digital campaigns that not only capture attention but drive measurable business results.

Collarts is Australia's #1 provider of creative arts courses for Teaching Quality and Engagement.

*(As compared to all creative arts focussed providers and universities that offer courses in Victoria. NB: Excluding specialist field providers.)

Course Information

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Course Benefits

Turn your creativity into a career-ready skillset.

Ready for a creative career in social media? The Diploma of Digital & Social Media will provide the fundamental skills you need to craft a career in digital media, arts, and other creative industries.

Throughout the Digital & Social Media Diploma, you will:

  • Produce digital content tailored for multiple social and online platforms.

  • Build a strong foundation in social media, digital marketing principles and practical project coordination.

  • Gain hands-on experience using creative software, including Photoshop, InDesign and other industry tools.

  • Practice digital photography; exploring lighting, exposure, composition and visual storytelling.

  • Develop skills in writing, editing and shaping effective digital communication.

  • Learn from active professionals and collaborate with students across Collarts’ creative disciplines.

Social Media Coordinator

Develop engaging posts, manage online communities through comments and messages, track analytics, and collaborate with marketing teams. Build cohesive brand communication using creativity, strong writing skills, and knowledge of social-media platforms.

Average industry salary*:

$55k - $80k

Content Creator

The creative force behind digital campaigns; produce compelling multimedia content tailored to various digital platforms. Excel in storytelling and visual communication, leveraging creativity to foster brand engagement.

Average industry salary*:

$70k - $80k

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Support broader online marketing activities, such as managing social media campaigns, email newsletters, SEO tasks, and online advertising. Work with analytics tools to help optimise campaigns based on performance data.

Average industry salary*:

$55k - $72k

Meet your faculty

Cathy Sison - Acting Program Leader

With over a decade of experience as an Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Calligrapher, Cathy Sison, has worked as a brand designer for notable companies including Thankyou, Frank Green, Lululemon, and Hairhouse (Warehouse). She has recently returned from New York where she was the Head of Shillington School of Design.

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Lisa Campton - Lecturer

Teaching for 6 years and more than 20 years’ experience working in Communications Strategy, Media and Marketing, Lisa Campton brings diverse expertise from across industry sectors, including big brand corporate, not-for-profit and several tiers of government. Her knowledge and expertise in media strategy led her to be recognised as one of the Aegis Group’s Top 500 Global Executives in 2014.

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Emma Iswami - Lecturer

Over 10 years' experience in the creative industry, with expertise in illustration and design, Emma Iswami’s work is purposeful and provocative, with the intention to educate, inspire and empower. As Naarm/Birrarunga-ga (Melb)-based visual communicator, she is passionate about accessibility and inclusivity, with her work intentions to educate, inspire and empower.

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Aaron Walker - Lecturer

A highly collaborative, narrative-driven, and experienced commercial photographer and educator, Aaron Walker is also a former touring aerial acrobat whose career bridges creative practice, design thinking, and performance. He holds a BA in Theatre and Circus Arts, a BADes in Communication Design, and an Advanced Diploma in Photography, giving him a multidisciplinary foundation that informs both his teaching and industry work.

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Jonathan Chong - Lecturer

The Collarts Experience

Experience life at Collarts through a vibrant creative community shaped by industry insight, cultural relevance and real-world learning—explore campuses, events and student life via Collarts Life. This ethos is embedded throughout our courses.

Student Life

Student life at Collarts mirrors real-world creative industries, offering a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment where students learn alongside peers from across the creative spectrum. From hands-on projects to campus events, students are supported by dedicated wellbeing and academic services throughout their studies. Discover what student life at Collarts is all about and how it shapes your Bachelor experience via Student Life at Collarts.

Life After Collarts

Daniel, Digital & Social Media Alumni

"Studying Digital & Social Media at Collarts will not only prepare you for the industry, but it's a good path finding tool as well."

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