Diploma of Design (Visual Communications)

JMC Academy

Course details

CRICOS course code: 085007A

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

At Diploma level, explore the fundamentals of graphic design and the technical skills required to create aesthetically appealing messaging. Then delve into the design process, from research, ideation, sketching and prototyping, to implementation and watching your work come to life.

Removed from traditional classroom learning, you'll enjoy working within a design art-studio environment. Tackle creative briefs, sketch ideas on paper and create quick prototypes for testing with a realized digital outcome. Learn the processes involved with creating mobile apps and compelling user experiences, and utilize VR and wearable tech to help you make it.

Careers in the Industry

JMC’s digital design graduates could go on to work across the digital realm, in agencies, advertising, publishing, branding, media and retail, and with leading companies such as HBO, Z Space and Capacity – working with global brands like NBC, Coca Cola and Nike – Network 10, Channel 9, Fox Studios and Viskatoons.

Specific roles may include

  • User Experience (UX) Designer
  • Interaction Designer
  • Digital Producer
  • Web Designer
  • App Designer
  • Retail Designer
  • Point of Sale (POS) Designer
  • Exhibition Designer
  • Events Designer
  • 3D Visualiser
  • Design Entrepreneur
  • Media Artist

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
Fee per trimester: 10,600; Total tuition fee: 21,200 Jun 2020
Sep 2020
Feb 2021
Full time
Read more2 trimesters / 7-8 months
Melbourne Campus
169-171 Bank Street
Melbourne Victoria 3205
Australia

Entry criteria

Evidence of successful completion of a senior Secondary School certificate (transcripts and certificate must be translated and certified.

You must be at least 18 years of age on commencement of studies.

JMC Academy recognises IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and Pearson English Test scores taken within two years prior to the start of JMC studies.

IELTS:

An overall score of 6.0 with no single band score below 5.5

TOEFL:

iBT: 73 overall with a minimum writing score of 18

Pearson English Test (PTE): 50-57

Cambridge English Test: C1 Advanced overall score of 169

Address

JMC Academy
Sydney Campus
561 Harris Street
Sydney New South Wales 2007
Australia
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