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What is a Graphic and Communication Design course?
A Graphic or Communication Design course explores the process of creating visual communication. Covering topics such as typography, photography, iconography and illustration, either a Graphic or Communication Design degree will teach you how to shape the visual elements of products, packages and messages to grab the audience's attention.
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.
Focus on your passion
Choose from a range of electives exploring UX, Film and Video Design, Motion Graphics, Photography or Social Media to tailor your degree to your career goals.
Available as a dual degree
Combine a highly regarded Business degree and a cutting-edge degree in Communication Design.
Explore our Graphic and Communication Design Courses
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 shining portfolio and critical industry contacts.
Why study with us?
As the country’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. With employability at the centre of everything we do, we offer industry-relevant courses taught by leading experts. Our flexible study options, personalised approach and partnership placements will help you find a career you love.
Your teachers and academics
At Torrens University all academic staff are leading design professionals who have industry experience, valuable contacts and stories that connect you straight to the design industry.
Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside
Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology
Scott has more than 20 years of academic experience, leading various programs, schools and faculties across Europe, Asia and Australia. Trained as an industrial designer, he moved into design management and later acquired a master's degree and PhD in design leaderships. Scott is a strong advocate for internationalisation, industry-engaged teaching, high-quality student outcomes and interdisciplinary research, and brings those passions to his role at Torrens University. Scott's own research interests intersect the disciplines of design education, higher education policy, design strategy and innovation.
Robyn Latimer
OAM Associate Dean of Design and Creative Technology
In her 25-year design career, Robyn has owned a studio, directed a company and led countless community projects. Having worked in magazines and advertising, she specialised in publishing before progressing to education, which was a natural fit. She advocates for equity of access to lifelong learning and online education. In 2010, Robyn received a NSW Volunteer of the Year Award, and in 2018, an Order of Australia Medal.
Choose a campus to suit your lifestyle
You decide where to study. We have campuses in central locations across Australia.
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Flinders Street campus
Design and Creative Technology, Health, Business, Hospitality, English Language Centre
196 Flinders Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000Fortitude Valley campusDesign and Creative Technology, Health, Business, Hospitality, English Language Centre
90 Bowen Terrace
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
