Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent).
No ATAR required.
Minimum age 17.
Other applicants
Refer to JMC Academy's general admission criteria .
Course overview
Technology is moving fast, and society is changing with it. If you’re passionate about the impact design has on people and culture, this course is for you.
JMC Academy’s Diploma of Design (Visual Communication) helps you to explore the fundamentals of graphic design and introduces you to the technical skills required to create aesthetically appealing messaging. Through this course, you will delve into the design process, from research, ideation, sketching and prototyping, to implementation and watch your work come to life.
JMC understand how creative people learn. Removed from traditional classroom learning, you’ll enjoy working within a design-studio environment. You will gain knowledge in how to tackle a brief, sketching ideas and creating quick prototypes for testing. You will learn the processes involved with creating compelling user experiences, and utilise different tools and tech to help you make it.
Course record
Advanced Standing
You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.
Majors
Areas of study
3D design, communication, creative arts, design, design photography, design theory, digital design, digital imaging, graphic design, information design, information technology, interactive design, story telling, typography, user experience design, visual communication.
Other Information
Fees and charges
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Experience designer, UX consultant/designer, graphic designer, art director, social media designer, content coordinator, web/app designer, 3D visualiser, motion designer.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
Applicants with recent secondary education
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- SydneyNSW14 Sept 2026
- SydneyNSW