Design (Visual Communication) | FEE-HELP | No ATAR Required
Enquire nowJMC's Bachelor/Diploma of Design (Visual Communication) will provide you with the tools and skills you need to excel at creating innovative design solutions in our ever-evolving world. You’ll discover the true power of visual communication and learn how to solve real business problems through the eyes of a designer.
We cover everything from creativity and innovation to artistic development, software and technical skills for optimal employability. As part of our degrees, we help solidify your career with internships with major companies like Nickelodeon, Inventor, Mirk, TMRW, Elastic Studios and Adcreators.
Creative Academy in Australia
world-class campuses in amazing city centre locations
personalised classes where lecturers know your name
creative courses to choose from
SYDNEY • MELBOURNE • BRISBANE
FEE-HELP available
The industry standard. Everything you need to know and the practical skills to perform in the real world.
Quick Info | Learn MoreComprehensive introduction to essential design principles and practices.
Quick Info | Learn MoreGet credit for skills and experience you already have.
This course is very hands on and you will tackle real world creative projects. 75% of this course is devoted to practical skills. A foundational understanding of design theory is vitally important to succeeding in the industry so the remainder of this course is dedicated to theory.
As this course is portfolio and outcomes based, there are no exams.
Little Haven by Umariah Qamar
JMC Academy Design (Visual Communication) Student
As with any design, you will need to communicate ideas via drawing and sketching.
We believe anyone can learn how to think visually, and we teach sketching techniques right from the beginning.
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!
We have dozens of key industry partnerships that allow us to connect you to the right people. Some perks of being a JMC Design student include internship opportunities, free membership to the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) and free access to tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva.
Dr. Melissa Silk did her PhD at UTS where she received the Bell Southwell Award - bestowed for most outstanding education research thesis. With over thirty years of creative practice, Melissa collaborates with many thinkers and makers to design experiences that embed the Arts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM).
Dr. Melissa Silk, National Head of Design, JMC Academy
Human-Centered Design
Branding & Identity Design
Graphic Design
Print Design
Digital & Online Design
From day one you’ll attend classes set up in studio-like environments and have access to a range of state of the art equipment and software. All JMC Design students receive a full Adobe Creative Cloud licence allowing for use on their personal computer.
No upfront course fees for Australian citizens with the Australian government FEE-HELP program (it's similar to HECS). Application required.
We've found that ATAR isn't representative of how well someone is likely to succeed in the creative industries. So we focus on other important things such as passion, drive and willingness to succeed.
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.
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