Our popular graphic design courses are taught by industry professionals to equip you with in-depth skills, knowledge and experience to enter the graphic design industry.
When you think about it, present-day graphic design surrounds us minute by minute, day by day, through visuals for print, television and the web. It is complex and constantly changing in appearance. It sends out information to the world at the same time as mirroring people’s cultural desires and ethical principles.
Wouldn’t you love to be a part of this creative, diverse and constantly evolving industry? A career in graphic design can take you all around the world and into almost any field or business.
Work placement and industry experience
Our graphic design courses are linked directly to industry to give you a head-start on your creative career. With lots of real work opportunities, you'll develop your design skills and experience for work in areas like:
- Corporate branding
- Packaging
- Digital media
- Illustration and other design work
The Gordon is also member of the Design Institute of Australia, which means you may also be eligible for membership as a Gordon student or graduate.
The Gordon is looking for past or present Graphic Design students. You are invited to take part in a brand new FREE pilot program. Follow this link to find out more about the program.
Career outcomes
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Salary range
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| Graphic designer |
$41,000 - $72,156 |
Source: payscale.com. Criteria based on Australian occupations AUD. Updated 22 July 2019.
Note: salaries are a guide only, and are dependent on a range of factors including your experience, employer, and location.
After the completion of your diploma or advanced diploma you can receive entry and credit towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts and more at Deakin University.
Our graduates have also achieved similar credits into degree programs at other universities.
As well as credit points and pathways, completing the diploma or advanced diploma at The Gordon before heading to university could save you thousands. Now that’s a good reason to pathway!
Find out more about our
pathways to university and what you could be eligible for upon completion of your Gordon qualification.
Study tour to Asia
Our ‘Design Asia’ Beyond Graphics study tour provides first-hand experience of Asian design culture and practice. As an emerging graphic design professional, this will help you become a progressive, globally-conscious thinker, equipped to be part of international design practice.
Based in Singapore, the study tour allows you to experience a highly technological and progressive culture that places a high value on design, supported by government policy. The tour will also:
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Introduce you to the concept of operating with a global mindset, all done through a series of educational and cultural experiences.
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Immerse you in the Asian approach to design and aesthetic, challenging your assumptions and broadening your practice.
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Expose you to experts that will discuss topics ranging from branding and sustainability, to business-driven design education in Asia.
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Create joint design projects with Singapore-peers and form longer-term professional relationships.
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 “The Gordon was my preferred place to study as it allowed more engagement with peers and teachers and I find it very important to feed off each other's creativity.
The course allowed me to be creative and expand my knowledge and experience to be able to work in the creative industry whether it's design, photography, film, or marketing. The teachers were always supportive and focussed on our strengths to provide direction for our careers.
I really enjoyed the hands-on experience and the ability to gain skills from real work situations. I am currently working for a company called Hypersocial where my main focus of work is film, production and design.”
Jarid Seymour
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
 "I've loved being creative as long as I can remember. After school, I worked with animals for four years but found myself looking for a change within a creative industry.
The Gordon allowed me the freedom to explore my own personal style of design. We were given many outside opportunities, from attending art exhibitions and viewing commissioned art to being a part of real design jobs. Attending design conferences and visiting graphic design studios were a highlight.
The Gordon teachers are industry professionals. They teach like you’re already part of the industry and offer invaluable knowledge, experience and advice. Work placements are a great way to get your foot in the door and make industry contacts and real world client projects were invaluable.
I now work with Geelong agency Moo Media as a graphic designer."
Emma McLoughlin
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
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If you would like to book training for your organisation, please contact 5225 0800 to discuss your requirements.