Course overview
The Diploma of Graphic Design explores the theory, practice and human connection of graphic design. Throughout the course, you’ll challenge the conventions of current graphic design ideas and deliver engaging, appropriate and original solutions for everything from point-of-sale material to books and billboards.
You’ll learn about design history and principles, ideas generation, brand identity, typography, design research and user experience. By examining logos, symbols and brands you’ll have the opportunity to design your own unique brand and workshop it with other students, so you start to see your designs through the eyes of others. You’ll also gain the skills to use industry standard graphic design software with confidence and flair.
Area of study:
Visual Language of Design
Typography
Finished Art
Symbols and Branding
Motion Design
Publishing and Media
Form and Insight
Interaction Design
Industry partners and work placements:
The big difference at Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia is that you’ll start working in the design industry from day one – gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and making industry connections. We have a strong network of partners and are always welcoming opportunities to build new relationships in the design world.
Work placement hours :Approximately 90 hours
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You’ll learn about design history and principles, ideas generation, brand identity, typography, design research and user experience. By examining logos, symbols and brands you’ll have the opportunity to design your own unique brand and workshop it with other students, so you start to see your designs through the eyes of others. You’ll also gain the skills to use industry standard graphic design software with confidence and flair.
Area of study:
Visual Language of Design
Typography
Finished Art
Symbols and Branding
Motion Design
Publishing and Media
Form and Insight
Interaction Design
Industry partners and work placements:
The big difference at Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia is that you’ll start working in the design industry from day one – gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and making industry connections. We have a strong network of partners and are always welcoming opportunities to build new relationships in the design world.
Work placement hours :Approximately 90 hours
Click here to view the fee details
Course record
Career Opportunities
The Diploma of Graphic Design will give you key conceptual and technical skills to transform fantastic concepts into visual reality. You will graduate ready for entry-level employment in the graphic design sector and/or specialised design study at Bachelor level.
Career paths:
Graphic Designer
Brand and Identity Designer
Web Designer
Book and Publication Designer
Illustrator
Career paths:
Graphic Designer
Brand and Identity Designer
Web Designer
Book and Publication Designer
Illustrator
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDFebruary 2026
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDJune 2026
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDSeptember 2025
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDSeptember 2026
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLD

