1 year Full time or 2 years Part time
The Diploma of Graphic Design sees you challenge the status quo of visual design. You’ll get into the theory and practice of graphic design, crafting original solutions for digital signage, social media, websites and more. Explore brand development, typography, UX and web design principles, master Adobe Creative Suite, and graduate with a killer portfolio.
Guided by industry professionals, you’ll develop your keen eye and learn technical skills to help you solve contemporary problems. You’ll cover design principles, research skills, ideas generation and brand identity, creating your own brand and workshopping it with other students. With a focus on practical learning, you’ll tackle real-world projects and briefs that prep you for a career in this exciting, fast-paced industry. And whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor the course to fit your lifestyle.
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:
Get experience as you complete an industry brief, putting your learnings into practice with guidance and mentoring from practising professionals.
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Torrens University Australia
FEE-HELP available for eligible students.
Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Completed Year 12 or equivalent. Other admission pathways are available to applicants.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.
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