Course overview
Design at JMC
Interactive media is evolving faster than ever before, with the world calling out for apps, user-based interactions, and experiences faster than they can be designed. If you’re passionate about art and problem solving this course is for you.
Visual Communication at JMC Academy provides you with the tools and skills you need to create innovative solutions in an ever-evolving world of interactive media. You’ll discover the true power of visual communication and storytelling, learn the processes behind creative problem solving and explore ways to create better experiences for people in physical, digital and virtual spaces.
The Visual Communication course equips you with the ‘how’ as you learn the ‘why’ and exercise your creativity with input from experienced teachers. Delve into a deeper understanding of core design principles, the design thinking process, and the technical skills required for you to apply what you’ve learned across a variety of platforms and media.
Course record
Majors
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.
Career Opportunities
Agencies, advertising, publishing, and media roles are traditionally the most common areas of employment. Today however the demand for good visual communicators is prevalent in almost every field including banking and finance to architecture and medicine. Many of our graduates are currently in great demand as freelancers.
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
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent. No ATAR required. Folio and folio presentation You are encouraged to bring along any samples at all of work you've completed either in your free time or during alternative study. The portfolio should contain at least five pieces of work that demonstrate your creativity and may include drawings, paintings, photography, design work, stories and more. This can be shown on a device or in hard copy format. This will help us assess your general aptitude and passion for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent. No ATAR required. Folio and folio presentation You are encouraged to bring along any samples at all of work you've completed either in your free time or during alternative study. The portfolio should contain at least five pieces of work that demonstrate your creativity and may include drawings, paintings, photography, design work, stories and more. This can be shown on a device or in hard copy format. This will help us assess your general aptitude and passion for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Folio and folio presentation You are encouraged to bring along any samples at all of work you've completed either in your free time or during alternative study. The portfolio should contain at least five pieces of work that demonstrate your creativity and may include drawings, paintings, photography, design work, stories and more. This can be shown on a device or in hard copy format. This will help us assess your general aptitude and passion for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Folio and folio presentation You are encouraged to bring along any samples at all of work you've completed either in your free time or during alternative study. The portfolio should contain at least five pieces of work that demonstrate your creativity and may include drawings, paintings, photography, design work, stories and more. This can be shown on a device or in hard copy format. This will help us assess your general aptitude and passion for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Folio and folio presentation You are encouraged to bring along any samples at all of work you've completed either in your free time or during alternative study. The portfolio should contain at least five pieces of work that demonstrate your creativity and may include drawings, paintings, photography, design work, stories and more. This can be shown on a device or in hard copy format. This will help us assess your general aptitude and passion for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC