Diploma of Graphic & Digital Design
Kickstart your design career with Collarts’ Diploma of Graphic & Digital Design. This industry-focused course teaches essential skills in visual communication, digital media, and creative problem-solving, giving you the confidence to work in graphic design, branding, and digital content creation. Perfect as a standalone qualification or a pathway to the Bachelor, the diploma equips you with practical experience and industry insights to launch your creative journey.
Course Duration: 8 months full-time
Study Modes: On Campus or Online
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood & Fitzroy), Sydney (Waterloo)
Intakes: February | June | September
Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design
Take your design expertise further with Collarts’ Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design. This comprehensive program builds on foundational skills to teach advanced design thinking, digital media production, and strategic visual communication. Designed for aspiring creative leaders, the bachelor prepares you for professional roles in graphic design, digital content creation, branding, and interactive media, providing both hands-on experience and industry-aligned projects
Course Duration: 2 Years
Study Modes: On Campus or Online
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood & Fitzroy), Sydney (Waterloo)
Intakes: February | June | September
Melbourne - Collingwood and Fitzroy
Study Graphic and Digital Design at Collarts’ campuses in Collingwood and Fitzroy, surrounded by a thriving arts scene, major studios, music venues, and cafes. This campus is ideal for students who thrive in highly collaborative environments, with access to studios and cross-discipline projects that reflect real-world production pipelines and team-based workflows.
Sydney - Waterloo
The Sydney campus in Waterloo offers a focused, industry-connected environment for Graphic and Digital Design students who want to work within Australia’s largest screen and digital media market. With studios and flexible creative spaces, students benefit from hands-on production learning while building strong professional pathways into design and digital industries.
Online
Study the Diploma or Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design online with Collarts and enjoy the freedom to learn from anywhere. Access the same campus-based, industry-led design curriculum, complete hands-on creative projects, and collaborate with educators and peers online. All while building practical graphic and digital design skills at a pace that suits your lifestyle.
Choosing the Right Qualification For You
Every creative journey begins at a different point. Whether you’re starting out in design, switching careers, or ready to build more advanced, career-ready expertise, Collarts’ Graphic & Digital Design courses offer clear pathways to suit your experience, interests, and professional goals. Compare the Diploma and Bachelor options to choose the qualification that aligns with how you want to develop your design skills and creative career.
Diploma
The Diploma of Graphic & Digital Design is ideal for those seeking a practical introduction to the design industry. You’ll develop core skills in visual communication, digital design tools, and creative problem-solving through hands-on projects and real-world briefs. This course prepares you for entry-level design roles or provides a strong foundation for progression into the Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design.
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Bachelor
The Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design is designed for students looking to refine their creative practice and gain advanced, industry-aligned experience. Through complex design projects, strategic thinking, and professional workflows, you’ll build a strong portfolio and develop the skills required for professional roles in graphic design, digital content creation, branding, and interactive media. This qualification prepares you to take on higher-level creative roles and adapt to the evolving design industry.
LEARN MOREEntry Requirements and Eligibility
At Collarts, your creative potential matters more than exam scores. There is no ATAR requirement to apply for our Graphic & Digital Design courses, instead, we focus on your interest in design, visual communication, and creative practice.
Depending on your background and circumstances, there are multiple application pathways available for both domestic and international students interested in studying graphic and digital design at Collarts.
Application pathways include:
Direct applications (domestic and international students)
Year 12 and VTAC/UAC applicants
Once you’ve submitted an application for a Diploma or Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design, a Collarts Future Student Advisor will be in touch to discuss your study goals and next steps.
Successful applicants will receive a formal offer from Collarts to commence their chosen Graphic & Digital Design qualification.
Speak with a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Why Study Graphic & Digital Media at Collarts?
Studying Graphic & Digital Design at Collarts means learning in a creative, industry-focused environment where practical skills and professional outcomes come first. Our design courses are developed in collaboration with industry practitioners and focus on real-world projects, helping you build strong foundations in visual communication, digital design tools, and creative problem-solving. From concept development to finished design work, you’ll gain hands-on experience that reflects current design practices and industry expectations.
Collarts supports your creative growth through small class sizes, personalised mentorship, and access to Melbourne and Sydney’s vibrant creative community. Whether you’re aiming to work in graphic design, digital content creation, branding, or interactive media, you’ll graduate with a professional portfolio, industry connections, and the confidence to adapt in an evolving design landscape. With flexible study options and clear pathways from diploma to bachelor, Collarts helps you turn creative ambition into a sustainable design career.
Industry-Led Learning
Learn through real-world design briefs guided by active industry professionals. Build strong technical skills using industry-standard tools while collaborating with students across creative disciplines.
Master Industry-Standard Tools
Build advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, motion graphics and digital design workflows. Create print, web and interactive design projects that meet current industry standards.
#1 Provider of Creative Arts Courses for Teaching Quality and Engagement.*
Collarts achieved a 90.7% positive response in the QILT SES for Teaching Quality & Engagement.. This showcases the quality of our teaching staff, the relevance of our curriculum, and the meaningful interactions between students and faculty.
*Source: 2024 QILT Student Experience Survey (SES). Compared to all comprehensive creative arts course providers in Australia, excluding specialist field providers.