Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)

Technology is moving fast and society is changing with it. If you’re passionate about all things visual and the impact design has on people and culture, this course is for you.

Design at JMC 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 Design course equips you with a deep 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. You’ll be taught how to tackle projects in visual, spatial, interactive, experience, and human-centered design.

The Bachelor's degree allows you to immerse yourself in the design world, develop strong visual communication skills, and understand the tools you need to make it in the industry. It gives you the opportunity to build a professional portfolio of your own work while investigating a process-based design approach and engaging with mentors from the industry on real-world projects.

Learning takes place in a studio environment where small classes encourage students to come together to collaborate on projects. From initial concept through to design and delivery, you will explore different design tools and methods to graduate fully equipped to enter the industry.

In only 2 years you can graduate with a Bachelor's degree thanks to our accelerated full-time course. Part-time study is also available to domestic students. International students may choose to complete the course in 3 years rather than the accelerated 2-year option.

JMC Academy is a specialist creative industries education institution with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Established 40 years ago, it was Australia's first private college to qualify for accreditation in Audio Engineering, Digital Television, and Digital Multimedia.

Our creative community consists of students studying Music, Audio Engineering, Film, Entertainment Business, Visual Communications, Animation, Game Design and Acting. Students benefit from opportunities for collaboration and networking between disciplines, further preparing them for a long and satisfying career in the creative industries.

Our alumni are living out their passions through creative careers around the world, proving that it is possible to make a career out of doing what you love. We invite you to come and explore what a creative career may look like for you.

Why study at JMC Academy

At JMC Academy we are focused on providing opportunities for students to create, connect, and develop their craft in a supportive community. We keep our class sizes small so that we can get to know each student's aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, and creative voice. Our small course offering of specialist creative industries disciplines means we can regularly update and refine our courses and tech to be future-focused and relevant to industry developments. Our international network of like-minded institutions ensures we can benchmark our programs against international standards, ensuring our students are able to enter the workforce with confidence wherever in the world they go.