Qualifications, leading Universities and Employment
You will need a passion for visual design and a real interest in the way ideas are visually presented to a large target audience. There are various parts to a job as a web designer.
Most major universities offer an undergraduate Bachelor of Creative Arts course, a three- year full time course in Graphic Design. With an entry score of 85 or more the universities requiring this score to gain entry are Griffith University (Queensland College of Arts) campus, Sydney University and University Technology Sydney (UTS). Others who enjoy a strong reputation are Newcastle and Wollongong Universities in NSW, Monash University in Victoria and Bond University in Queensland.
There are also many private colleges that offer graphic design degrees or diplomas but not all employers recognise these qualifications. You can also do courses such as Digital Media or Visual Communication. Many Universities offer a selection of courses based on the various disciplines in Graphic Design.
TAFE also offers another route to this career. Diplomas in Graphic Design and Communication or Interactive Digital Media as well as Certificates in Web Graphic Design are available at TAFE. In many cases it is a definite passion for visual communications that ultimately lead to success in this field rather than the qualifications gained.
The entry criteria for tertiary institiutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria either contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
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About the Author
Adam Tedeschi - Creative Director, Wiliam
Adam began as a designer in an Australian retail-advertising agency in 1994 before heading off to London in 1999 to tackle the world of online design.
Landing at one of London’s most successful agencies, Proximity London, Adam worked as a Senior Designer and Illustrator on brands including Emirates Airlines, Pizza Hut, Shell UK, Royal Mail, The Financial Times and British Telecom.
After moving back to Australia in late 2002 to work at eBay, Adam joined Wiliam in April 2006 as Creative Director bringing with him a wealth of design experience and implementation skills.
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