At SAE we provide designers with the skills, equipment, mentorship, and connections to turn your ideas into realities.
FIND YOUR DESIGN COURSE
From certificates through to postgraduate degrees, you can easily build on your qualifications to suit your design goals.
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION
MASTER OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
MASTER OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
WHY STUDY DESIGN WITH SAE
Collaborative project-based learning
We’re output-focused and interested in developing your skills and competencies as a creative practitioner. That’s why at SAE you’ll be in small groups, working on real-world projects. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate virtually and on-campus with audio technicians, designers, game developers, filmmakers, animators and other designers.
Design Skills
Branding and identity design
Online design
Print design
Digital image-making
User-centred design
Access the latest industry-standard software
A MYRIAD OF CAREER OUTCOMES
Graphic designer
Content manager
Print and digital designer
Social media designer
UX designer
UI designer
Creative director
Branding and identity designer
Art director
DESIGN STUDENT WORK
Expert spotlight: Dr. Louise Moana Kolff
Dr. Louise Moana Kolff did her PhD research in Sydney at UNSW, focusing on the notion of taboo in graphic design, specifically in relation to Australian HIV/AIDS campaigns. She is currently working on a book about taboo and graphic design.
1 of 3
Expert spotlight: Heli Puhakka
Heli has experience working as a senior graphic designer and creative director in design studios, advertising agencies, publishing companies and her own freelance graphic design business (specialising in corporate identity and branding).
2 of 3
Expert spotlight: Edna Zhang
Edna has worked with Oglivy and DDB, managing advertising campaigns for brands such as BBC.com, Motorola, Getty Images and ASUS to name a few.
3 of 3
Design industry insights & stories
What graduates say about SAE
Evie Slattery
"The real-world experience that SAE gives is such a unique part of the program. It gave me the skills to not just design something to fulfill a brief but to design something to fulfill someone's imagination." Current Job: Graphic Designer
1 of 3
Montague Monro
"The lecturers and teachers made the biggest difference for me. They were easy to talk to, helpful, relaxed and fun. They helped me get an internship and work experience." Current Job: Web Designer
2 of 3
Kara Thattanakham
"SAE introduced me to digital methods of design and art which took me in the direction I am in now." Current Job: Graphic Designer
3 of 3
