Harness the power of creativity and visual literacy to share powerful messages with audiences.
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What is Graphic and Communication Design?
A Graphic or Communication Design course explores the process of creating visual communication. Covering topics such as typography, photography, iconography and illustration, completing 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.
Choose a broad range of complementary electives exploring UX, Film and Video Design, Motion Graphics, Photography and Social Media.
Available as a dual degree
Combine a highly regarded Business degree and a cutting-edge degree in Communication Design.
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Our courses are industry-driven, delivered by designers for designers. All higher education courses include real-life industry experience helping you graduate with a shining portfolio and critical industry contacts.
- Diploma of Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Communication Design
- Master of Design (Advanced)
Why study with us?
With dynamic, cutting-edge courses, Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia fosters the next generation of innovative, independent thinkers. Our passionate experts equip you with the tools to thrive and prepare you for the creative industry. Thanks to our partnerships, you will collaborate with some of the most influential brands in the world, building a portfolio that will help you secure your dream career.
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.
Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology
Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside is the Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology and provides overall academic leadership to staff and students in the vertical. Scott has over 20 years of academic leadership in design across Europe, Asia and Australia with experience leading a number of programs, schools and faculties. Originally from the United Kingdom and trained as Industrial Designer, Scott soon moved into design management gaining a Masters degree in design leadership. He acquired his Phd from the Centre for Studies in Higher Education at the University of Melbourne. Scott is a strong advocate of internationalization, industry engaged teaching, high quality student outcomes and interdisciplinary research. Scott’s own research interests intersect the disciplines of design education, higher education policy, design strategy and innovation.
OAM Associate Dean of Design and Creative Technology
Practising design in multiple sectors for 25 years, Robyn has owned a studio, directed a company, managed and designed countless community projects and for the past 15 years has maintained a governance role at Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia. She advocates for equity of access to lifelong learning through online education, and attaches importance to global perspectives and transferable knowledge. She received a 2010 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award and Order of Australia Medal in 2018..
Choose a campus to suit your lifestyle
You decide where to study. We have campuses in central locations across Australia.
Business, Design and Creative Technology, Health, Hospitality, English Language Centre
196 Flinders Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Business, Design and Creative Technology, Health, Hospitality, English Language Centre
90 Bowen Terrace
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006