BACHELOR OF GRAPHIC & DIGITAL DESIGN 

Delivered by Collarts – the Australian College of the Arts
Anticipated start date: Trimester 2, 2026

OVERVIEW

Graphic & Digital Design at Collarts is more than making something look good. It’s about communicating ideas with clarity, creativity and impact.

The Bachelor of Graphic & Digital Design is an industry-led degree delivered by Collarts – the Australian College of the Arts. Students develop strong design foundations while exploring contemporary digital practice across branding, UX/UI, interaction and experience design.

From typography and print through to interactive and digital media, the course builds the in-demand skills required for today’s creative industries. Guided by experienced lecturers, students learn what the industry expects from the next generation of designers.

Alongside studio projects, students gain real-world experience through placements, collaborative creative work and a capstone project, graduating with a professional portfolio and the confidence to launch meaningful design careers.

STUDY AREAS

  • Design Principles and Theory – colour, typography, publication and visual communication
  • User Experience and Interface design (UX/UI) – human-centred design, interaction design, motion design and service design
  • Brand Strategy and Customer Experience 
  • Data Analysis, Visualisation & Information Design 
  • Creative Entrepreneurship and Portfolio Development

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR TRIMESTER 2, 2026

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WHY CHOOSE COLLARTS? 

  • Excellence in teaching and engagement*
    Collarts is recognised as Australia’s leading creative arts provider for teaching quality and student engagement.*
  • Outstanding graduate satisfaction
    Collarts graduates consistently rank the institution number one in Australia for overall graduate satisfaction, learning from educators with global industry experience.*
  • Strong employment outcomes
    More than 82 percent of Collarts graduates gain employment shortly after completing their studies.*

​​*Source: 2024 QILT Student Experience Survey (SES). Compared to all comprehensive creative arts course providers in Australia, excluding specialist field providers.