Course overview
Design at JMC Academy
Technology is moving fast, and society is changing with it. If you’re passionate about all things design and 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 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 experience tackling creative briefs, sketching ideas and creating quick prototypes for testing with a realised digital outcome. You will learn the processes involved with creating compelling user experiences, and utilise different tools and tech to help you make it.
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