Graphic Design & Communication courses and degrees
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Graphic and Communication Design courses

Blast through the noise with skills in powerful visual communication for branding, illustration, packaging, digital and more.

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Graphic and Communication Design
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What is a Graphic and Communication Design course?

Ready to disrupt the design world? A Graphic and Communication Design course is your ticket to tearing down the old and creating the new.

Explore design across graphics, experiences, services and systems. You’ll tackle complex creative challenges and build the strategic thinking needed to progress from designer to creative leader.

Focus on your passion

Choose from electives exploring UX & Web, Photography, Media Production, Animation & Gaming and Fashion to tailor your degree to your career goals.   

Create a strong portfolio

Build a portfolio and personal brand that show who you are as a designer and help you launch your career.

Solve briefs for leading companies

Gain practical experience through internships and get involved by working with industry on live briefs as part of your course.

Stay ahead of the game

Explore the latest design theory, practice and innovation through up-to-the-minute insights.

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Our Communication Design and Graphic Design courses are industry-driven, delivered by designers for designers. All our courses include real-life industry experience, helping you graduate with a killer folio and critical industry contacts.

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      Why study with us?

For decades we've pushed boundaries and challenged norms for the sake of creativity. From our earliest days as a magazine, an agency and now a design school, we've helped emerging designers to forge their way with industry-relevant Graphic and Communication Design courses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and online. Through embracing out of the box thinking, collaboration, experimentation and play you'll be set to respond to the ever-changing nature of the design industry. 

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I studied at Billy Blue for a few reasons. Most of my lecturers were working while teaching, which ensured that everything I was being taught had industry relevancy.
Todd Watts
Bachelor of Communication Design
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Your Success Coach team is available to assist you throughout your first year, building your soft skills and developing your talents, preparing you for your academic journey.
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Skills you can take straight to work
94% of Billy Blue graduates are employed within 12 months of completing their course.
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Join a community of award-winning designers
Join Australia's most progressive university
Industry leading and future-focused: we give you all the tools you need to create your own success.

Your teachers and academics

At Billy Blue all academic staff are leading design professionals who have industry experience, valuable contacts and stories that connect you straight to the design industry.

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Jacqui Casey
Discipline Head, Visual Communication & Creative Media
Jacqui has worked in the design industry for 15+ years. Her experience covers a broad range of design disciplines, collaborating on and executing projects with not-for-profit organisations, small businesses and individual clients. Her expertise lies in Work Integrated Learning, ensuring that students are holistically equipped with knowledge, technical and soft skills, ready for industry and beyond, whether demonstrated through internships or live client briefs within the classroom.

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Leandi Newth
Leandi Newth
Course Lead, Communication & Graphic Design
Leandi Newth has been in the education sector for over 13 years, specialising in equitable education experiences, curriculum design and student support. With 20+ years in communication design and postgraduate qualifications in UX and Leadership, she integrates industry expertise with innovative pedagogy. Leandi has a passion for print design and enjoys continuing to work in the industry across various client projects.

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Hannah Schmith
Hannah Schmith
Senior Learning Facilitator
With over 12 years of experience in the graphic design industry, Hannah has worked across branding, print, digital, and accessibility-focused design. She has created work for clients including the Global Red Cross and Red Crescent, Western Australian Museum, The Iconic, and David Jones. Her professional background informs a strong understanding of industry standards, creative strategy, and design for diverse audiences. Bringing this real-world experience into education, she has spent more than 5 years designing and leading subjects that integrate creative practice with emerging technologies like generative AI. Hannah is passionate about helping students develop industry-ready skills, creative confidence, and a deep understanding of design’s impact in the real world.

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suit your lifestyle

You decide where to study. We have campuses in central locations across Australia.

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Sydney

1- 37 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 (Entrance to Campus is via 17 Foveaux Street Surry Hills)
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STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Monday to Friday: 7.30am–5.00pm
Saturday: 8.00am–3.00pm
Public holidays: Closed

Hours during trimester breaks:
Monday to Friday: 8am–5pm
Weekend and Public holidays: Closed

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Melbourne

196 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Mon to Thu: 7.30am–7pm
Friday: 7.30am–5pm

Hours during trimester breaks:
Mon to Fri: 9am–5pm

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Brisbane

90 Bowen Terrace Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
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STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 6.30pm
Friday: 7.30am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

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