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Course Overview
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Melbourne
171 Bank St, SOUTH MELBOURNE, VIC 3205
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Career & Study Pathways
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TEQSA
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AccreditedCourse Content
Coding for Creatives
Creative coding is increasingly more common in advertising, marketing and the wider design industry. This unit provides an opportunity for students to use software, code and computational processes to be expressive in the creation of generative design and art experiences. The aim of the unit is to understand how programmed algorithms can be used as a creative tool. Simple programming language will be used in conjunction with GAI inputs to make interactive digital experiments that explore the possibilities of design elements such as colour, form, typography, and images.
User Research and Experience
In the context of Human Centred Design, User Research is a methodical study of the impact design can have on the target user, in terms of human behaviour and quality of life. Students will deploy various methods and principles to expose problems and find design opportunities, develop a research plan, and apply understanding of different data collection strategies and methodologies including empathy maps, user stories and journey maps.
Design X
Designing for the third dimension offers greater opportunities to build on knowledge and skill constructed through a classic two-dimensional design practice. This subject focuses on the creative potential of the third dimension, utilising 3D space to create and visualise ideas and concepts and produce a series of 3-dimensional assets and a final project. The addition of time and motion adds an additional dimension allowing graphics to become 4D.
Common Questions
No, there is no ATAR requirement to apply for the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) at JMC Academy.
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) is a 2-year accelerated program available on a full-time or part-time basis.
From day one, students attend classes set up in studio-like environments and have access to a range of state-of-the-art equipment and software. All JMC Design (Visual Communication) students receive a full Adobe Creative Cloud licence allowing for use on their personal computer.
Throughout the course, you'll design for the real world, creating album art, theatre posters, websites, and merchandise in collaboration with artists, musicians, and performers. The course begins with design thinking, typography, and visual communication, and progresses to branding, digital design, UX/UI, motion, and interactive media, culminating in a capstone design project.
Yes, students who start a Bachelor of Design in the June or September 2026 intake can take advantage of the JMC Design Scholarship, which offers a 30% reduction in course fees. Terms and conditions apply.
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