Communication and Graphic Design
With great graphic design comes great responsibility! Now more than ever, visual messaging is a huge part of how brands communicate to their customers. The success of a campaign or a product can live or die on its visual presentation.
Combine strategy, conceptual thinking and design to bring ideas to life.
The role of the communications and graphic designer is rapidly evolving with today’s technological demands. Beautiful communications alone no longer cut the mustard. Designers need to be multifaceted, combining strategy, conceptual thinking, visual design skills and production knowledge across digital and print to bring ideas to life.
Our communication and graphic design courses will develop your design thinking and practice in order to prepare you to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital environment. Learn core specialisms such as typography, image-making, brand and identity, 3D form packaging, information design, web design and publication design. Then combine them with strategy, concept development and design to create razor-sharp ideas that cut through the competition.
Good design is essential in almost every industry. You’ll find career opportunities (and plenty of our alumni) in design firms, advertising, publishing, merchandising and more. Need more options? No problem. Broaden your prospects by getting a double degree.
Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR requirements and more.
Browse our Communication and Graphic Design courses
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How to become a communication designer
Learn how to become a communication designer with Swinburne. From choosing a course and design specialisation to building your portfolio and industry network.
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How making connections can supercharge your design career
A kooky job application helped Rachel Terkelsen land her first design gig. Now, she’s the Creative Director at an award-winning branding agency. Hear her story on this episode of the Swinburne podcast, Get Hungry.
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Swinburne takes design alum from the classroom to Cannes
Communication design alum Maddy Merzvinskis' career was kickstarted by a 12-month placement during her degree and she has now been recognised on the national and global stage for her design.
Wednesday 05 February 2025
