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one DESIGN at a time.

Study Visual Communications at JMC Academy (Australia), the Academy of Creativity! Intakes in February, June and September

We see you. You love it when form, function and beauty come together to make things look good and work well. And you NOTICE bad design and it frustrates you. You believe good design can make the world a better place. We do too.

Come join the creative community at JMC Academy, and find your tribe of like-minded people. Our Design course will provide you with the tools and skills you need to create innovative solutions in an ever-evolving world of interactive media. You’ll discover the true power of visual communication and storytelling, learn the processes behind creative problem solving, and explore ways to create better experiences for people in physical, digital and virtual spaces. 

At our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, you will benefit from cutting-edge facilities and technology, while enjoying the best of Australia's lifestyle and diverse community. 

“The lecturers had good knowledge about the subjects they teach, and they are working professionals. We learnt by doing and not just reading books. 

Learning about the creative process, different techniques and ways to come up with concept ideas and themes, as well as the different tools I can use to come up with unique ideas, are some of the valuable skills that I learned at JMC that help me in my career now.” 

Sara Lindberg, Sweden
Creative Director, Rockpool Publishing
JMC Academy Design (Visual Communications) Alumni
Why study Design at JMC?

“The lecturers had good knowledge about the subjects they teach, and they are working professionals. We learnt by doing and not just reading books. 

Learning about the creative process, different techniques and ways to come up with concept ideas and themes, as well as the different tools I can use to come up with unique ideas, are some of the valuable skills that I learned at JMC that help me in my career now.” 

Sara Lindberg, Sweden
Creative Director, Rockpool Publishing
JMC Academy Design (Visual Communications) Alumni

COURSES IN DESIGN (VISUAL COMMUNICATION)

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications)

[CRICOS 085009K]
2 years (Accelerated) / 3 years
Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane

Intakes in February, June, September

Diploma of Design (Visual Communications)

[CRICOS 085007A]
8 months (2 trimesters)
Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane

Intakes in February, June, September

CAREERS IN THE INDUSTRY

JMC’s Visual Communication graduates go on to work across the design realm. While traditionally, agencies, advertising, publishing and media roles are the most common areas of opportunity, these days, there’s a role for visual communication designers in every field. From joining business and tech companies all the way through to engineering and medical fields, become a vital part of any industry you want.

Specific roles may include:
  • Visual Communication
  • Brand and Identity Design
  • Digital Design
  • Experience Design
  • UX Consultantancy
  • UX/UI Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Art Direction
  • Social Media Design
  • Content Coordination
  • Multimedia Design
  • Interactive Design
  • Interface Design
  • Web/App Design
  • Exhibition Design
  • Events Design
  • Spatial Design
  • 3D Visualisation
  • Design Research
  • UX Research
  • Motion Design
  • Graphic Facilitation
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JMC INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI

JMC Academy has been launching creative careers for 40 years. Our alumni are making their mark in the entertainment industry in Australia and internationally. Here are just a few alumni careers:

  • Edo Sitanggang (Indonesia) - Director/Owner, PT Mitra Anda las Visual - Noise Floor 
  • Sara Lindberg (Sweden) - Creative Director at Rockpool Publishing
  • Nicolas Mendoza (Colombia) - Producer, Recording and Mixing Engineer at 301 Studios
  • Jason Chong (Singapore) - Songwriter, Sony Music China
  • Vijay Durbha (India) - Head of Music/Video Programming at Artist Aloud
  • Earth Patravee (Thailand) - Artist, Muzik Move Records
  • Jan Thomas Halsvik (Norway) - FOH Engineer for Sigrid and Sound Recordist, Ragnarok
  • Madeline Ong (Malaysia) - Junior Editor/Motion Designer at Foodslicer 3D Visualisations
  • Phurin Phongsobhon (Thailand) - Partnership & PR Manager, Warner Music Thailand

FAQs

You can access our entry requirements here, or put a comment in the form above and we'll contact you with the specific requirements of your chosen specialisation.

The Australian government recommends that in addition to tuition fees, students should have around AUD 410 per week to spend on rent, food, transport etc. 
You can access JMC tuition fees here, or contact us to see if there are currently any discounts or scholarships on offer.

Yes. All courses are approved and accredited by TEQSA, the Australian quality agency. We also regularly benchmark our programs and facilities against leading arts institutions internationally, ensuring we not only provide the best Australia has to offer, but also measure up globally.

At JMC you won't get lost in the crowd. Our lecturers get to know our students' unique strengths and ambitions, and can often provide the all-important network connections to help you get started in the industry. We also provide incredible student support, from our dedicated international services team, to our academic support team, to our on-campus counsellor. We're all here for you!

Yes. The JMC Academy is registered and regulated by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) which is Australia's independent national regulator of the higher education sector, both public and private.
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I’m so grateful for my time at JMC Academy. It was a dream come true to find a course (and great lecturers!) that challenged and helped me grow into the designer and person I am today!

Serena Kassam
Digital Marketing Assistant
Visual Communication Alumni

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Everyone that comes to JMC has their own vibe and their own flavour. You see it come out in the work they produce and I feel like the lecturers appreciate that everyone has their own personal taste.

Steven Abboud
Graphic Designer, Next Level Generation Performing Arts Company
Visual Communication Alumni

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I love the fact that we were not constrained and could show what we are really capable of. It made me want to push my own boundaries to learn new styles and techniques to incorporate into my work.

Anthony Abade
Graphic Designer, Accent Group Ltd
Visual Communication Alumni

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JMC provided me the chance to explore my inner creativity and develop problem solving skills through ‘real world’ situations, leaving me well prepared to enter the industry.

Cody Waters
Digital Designer, Elastic Studios
Visual Communication Alumni

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This course is very hands on. It's really quite different to anything I'd ever looked at studying before. 

Savannah Lee
Online Coordinator. DKM Blue
Visual Communication Alumni

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