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JUST MAKE LAYERS AND LAYERS

Study Design and Visual Communication at SAE.

You’ve got the creative vision. We’ve got the collaborative online environment and industry experts to help you bring it to life.
Fast-Tracked Courses and Degrees
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Whether you’re passionate about illustration and image-making, or you’re eager to create incredible user experiences and marketing campaigns, SAE's range of government-accredited visual communication and graphic design courses will give you the competitive edge you need to thrive in this ever-evolving industry.

Our Bachelor of Design & Visual Communication includes professional work placement opportunities and major project development to pad out your portfolio.

Covering the fundamentals of our bachelor’s degree, our Associate Degree of Design & Visual Communication equips you with the foundational knowledge you need to get your foot in the door.

Our short and sharp Diploma of Graphic Design prepares you for entry-level design roles through just seven months of study.

No matter which of our online graphic design courses you choose, studying at SAE is flexible. Our design courses are now delivered online with an option to attend your local campus for special events.

Using industry-standard tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, you’ll create motifs, pictorial marks and logos; explore a range of hand-drawn and digital techniques; and apply UX and UI tools such as personas and user journeys.

With practical learning from day one, you’ll graduate with more technical expertise than you thought possible, plus a dynamic portfolio of design work fit to impress your future employers.


Design Bachelor of Design & Visual Communication
Design Associate Degree of Design & Visual Communication
Design Diploma of Graphic Design

Industry Tools

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Here’s what’s included:
  • Our creative disciplines and where they could take you
  • Our courses and the units you’ll study
  • Our campuses and state-of-the-art facilities
  • Entry requirements and scholarship opportunities

Plus heaps of alumni success stories to get your inspiration flowing!

You’ll also receive an Industry Infopack including the top skills you’ll need to set yourself apart from the crowd, plus a copy of our Fee Schedule which breaks down all course and unit prices.

SAE DESIGN ALUMNI, FERNANDA GERDES

“The amazing thing about SAE was the real-life projects that we worked on; it meant I actually had things in my portfolio that really happened and that I was able to showcase to the outside world. And I left SAE with a job, which was pretty amazing.”

Fernanda turned her work placement at SAE into a full-time job as Head Designer at Bluesfest.
Woman sits at desk with pen and paper in hand. SAE DESIGN ALUMNI, FERNANDA GERDES

WHY STUDY DESIGN AT SAE?

SAE prepares students for a bright future in the design industry. These courses provide a unique and practical learning experience that’s tailored to interests and aspirations, allowing a seamless transition into a career in design.

Cross-discipline collaboration
Create portfolio-worthy projects with your peers across creative & tech disciplines.
Study now, pay later
FEE-HELP and scholarship opportunities available.
Graduate career ready
Real-world project briefs and industry placements to set you up for success.
Flexible online study
Our 100% virtual classroom offers maximum flexibility without compromising on collaboration.
Enhanced reputation
SAE's University College status gives you a competitive edge in the industry.
Guidance beyond textbooks
Our teachers are more than just educators – they're working industry professionals.

CAREER OPTIONS

Career opportunities in Design

To build a successful design career, technical expertise and application are as important as raw talent and SAE’s internationally accredited design courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge you need to thrive in this exciting and rewarding industry.

  • Digital and print designer
  • Motion graphics designer
  • UX designer
  • UI designer
  • Creative director
  • Branding and identity designer
  • Art director
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What graduates say about SAE

What you can study at SAE

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Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
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Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
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Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
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CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
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Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
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Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
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Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
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Information Technology Progress your career with a practical mastery of technology.
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Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
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VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
A man is holding a sketchpad and drawing on the pad with pen and looking down
Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
Man wearing a hat and spectacle sits with outstretched arms on audio console.
Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Man wearing glasses sit in front of magnifying glass holding a motherboard. A solder machines and pliers on desk
Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
Woman in costume and in a set stands in front of person with camera - the viewfinder is visible and of woman's face.
CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Person drawing in a sketch pad on desk in front of keyboard
Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Woman wearing orange leather jacket sits cross legged on floor holding paper and laptop. A blue pen is in her right hand as she looks down at paper and pen
Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
Man stands wearing VR headset and tracking gloves
Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
Person wearing wireless over ear headphones sits in officer - with two monitors in front. Study IT at SAE
Information Technology Progress your career with a practical mastery of technology.
Woman wearing glasses standing above and looking down at keyboard. She appears to be playing the keyboard - her fingers are on the keys.
Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Three monitors are in front on desk. Two mixing consoles in front of person looking down at paper. Paper on table
VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
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Animation

Overview

Let your imagination run wild as you build on your technical dexterity and practical experience with our accredited Animation courses. With state-of-the-art technology, software (think Autodesk 3DS Max, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite), and professional animators at your side, a career of bringing life to your very own world and characters is yours for the taking.

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Audio

Overview

Be the boss of beats and carve out your future as an in-demand master of sound and audio through our hands-on internationally accredited training, knowledge transfer, and access to collaboration with our community of artists across industries. You’ll benefit from having the best in the biz leading your classes using top DAWS, and state-of-the-art tech in world-class studios and facilities.

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Computer Science

Overview

Covering the fundamentals of computer science through to advanced strategies and techniques, you’ll build a diverse skillset in programming, networks, web development, cloud computing and AI. You’ll hone in-demand expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java, and software and tools including Git, Unity, Maya and Kubernetes.

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Creative Industries

Overview

Choose your own adventure with Creative Industries where you'll level-up your game across Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music. From screenwriting to game design, music production and more, develop your artistic voice across these fields, so you not only find your niche but gain the skills and experience to have multiple choices in an exciting career where you design your destiny.

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Design

Overview

Rethink the norm and challenge how design affects human behaviour, emotion, and the way we see the world. Master your craft in conceptualizing, illustration, and design in a way where you’ll rise to the top as a business-savvy creative entrepreneur. With our tech and latest software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, you'll be turning your ideas into reality and laying out your path to success.

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Film

Overview

Combine your passion for film with our technology and industry professionals as your mentors, because you are the driving force of our cinematic future. Start practising your Oscar acceptance speech as you’ll thrive within our community of creatives and graduate with award-winning cinematography, screenwriting, and direction skills. The practical experience, technical knowledge, and connections you’ll gain will bring you to the forefront of future filmmaking.

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Games

Overview

Level up your skills in driving the future of the gaming phenomenon. Our courses will ensure you’ll have what it takes to build a successful career bringing life to new worlds, characters and challenges for billions to get addicted to playing on a range of different platforms. Our industry-based teachers will have you mastering advanced techniques and methodologies you can apply with software like Unreal Engine, Unity 3D, and more so you can unlock all levels and win.

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Information Technology

Overview

Developed in line with Australian Computer Society (ACS) standards for forward-thinking professionals, our industry-relevant Master of Information Technology combines technical expertise with real-world application. Throughout your studies, you could find yourself building AI-driven recommendation engines using Python and TensorFlow, conducting ethical hacking simulations with Kali Linux, or designing interactive dashboards for real-time data analysis using tools like Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn.

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Music

Overview

Master your musical talents and increase your range of skills, knowledge, and technological dexterity to make it big in this industry. You'll gain a competitive edge by immersing yourself in our collaborative creative environment. Get a leg up with the all-important connections and mentors to guide you through fine-tuning your producing, composing, and recording skills whilst building a dynamic portfolio to put you on the map.

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VFX & Virtual Production

Overview

Ignite your passion for Visual Effects & Production, where creativity and technology combine to create extraordinary visual experiences. Master the art of 3D modelling, texturing, compositing, and simulation, enabling you to craft stunning, photorealistic effects that captivate audiences.

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