Graphic Design (1 Viewer)

[The_Shaman]

hey, just wondering if anyone could list or give me some pro's and con's of the best tertiary places to study graphic design, would be hugely appreciated

 

[nwatts]

If I had the money, I'd study at Billy Blue. But, alas, I don't.

UOW have a hugely reputable creative arts faculty, which you may be interested looking into.

 

[AsyLum]

I endorse private colleges over uni's for graphic design. More specialised. Try KvB, or Billy Blue

What she said. The others are considered somewhat silly, compared to the colleges and even TAFE courses.

 

[xeuyrawp]

I endorse private colleges over uni's for graphic design. More specialised. Try KvB, or Billy Blue

Yes, definitely go to Billy Blue for graphic design. Far more practical and actually prepares you for the practical nature of the work. All the unis are far more theoretical and are more like art-theory masturbation.

 

[The_Shaman]

i would love to go to billy blue but its just so expensive, im hoping for the TAFE design centre over in Enmore, though ive also applied for uni and all that jazz

 

[chookyn]

Our creative dept. is fitted out with G5 macs, funky-looking curvy desks and the latest industry software, so we feel pretty priveliged when guest lecturers come in and say how lucky we are compared to some other institutions such as Newcastle uni and COFA. We are taught mostly by a qualified practicing graphic designer who has their own successful studio business, with guest lecturers (practicing designers) coming in often as well. One of our classes involves setting up and operating our own REAL student-run studio business (under the guidance of the lecturer) along with developing all the practical and creative disciplines associated. Theory is covered but the premium is placed on practical.

But yeah, Billy Blue is a winner if you can cover the huge fees somehow. I love the way they think.

 

[spillargroove]

B.Communication Design at Billy Blue or UTS' B. Visual Communication. The curriculum at UTS was designed by Simon, Head of Billy Blue. Digital Media at COFA is a bit different. It has a much more emphasis on Design within Web or Interaction. That is why it is Digital Media. Graphic Design is more about communicating ideas and concepts which is why this will involve poster, advertising, photography, packaging.

Choosing where to go is one thing but keep in mind, Graphic Design is about imagination. University rules will be bent. You cannot have a set of rules for Design.

 

[AsyLum]

Although we’ll equip you to work in the traditional areas of communication design and multimedia design, the boundaries dividing these sectors are disappearing quickly. Our programs will give you the flexibility you need for these dynamic and evolving career paths.

Our courses focus on developing the analytical and practical skills you’ll need when you start work. Because our lecturers are industry practitioners, the projects you’ll be working on are based on real life briefs and are assessed accordingly. This means you’ll develop the technical and problem-solving skills needed to be effective designers. As well as core design skills, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the business environment in which designers work. This will include the basics of financial management, the commercial objectives of clients and how to develop strategies to meet those objectives.


We also run an industry seminar program in our auditorium. At least once a month we invite senior industry experts to come and talk about what they do and why they do it. The seminars provide a great opportunity to learn about a range of issues that are relevant to the design and multimedia industries. And because we’re designers and like looking at all kinds of different stuff, we also hold regular film nights in the auditorium.


What is communication design?

Communication Design is the name of the program that we used to call graphic design. The reason for the name change is that graphic design is now seen as just one element in a broad and evolving range of visual communication disciplines. Graphic design, advertising, publishing, packaging, typography are all areas of communication design and there are many more. The nature of the communication design industry is such that designers are often required to work across a range of disciplines and media including of course the digital environment.

The Communication Design program aims to produce imaginative designers who work creatively in areas where information is primarily conveyed by visual means such as advertising, publishing, publicity, printing, merchandising, digital design, education and research.


What is multimedia design?

Multimedia Design is a dynamic range of time-based visual communication. It includes everything on the web, anything interactive [eg. touch screens], CD roms, DVD’s, digital interfaces, digital animation, video games, Flash technology, mobile phones and a whole lot more. Basically, if it’s graphic and it moves, it qualifies as multimedia.

Billy Blue’s Multimedia Design program develops skills in communication design for digital media including, audio and video specialisation, 3D modelling, typography, programming/scripting for the web, animation, film and television post production and computer interactive mediums.






Both programs build upon feedback and evaluation from industry and provide clear pathways to a variety of vocational outcomes. Students graduate with highly developed skills across a range of disciplines and media, supporting the shape and direction of employment opportunities in exciting and dynamic industries such as...

Graphic Design
Publishing Design
Packaging Design
Advertising
Digital Film and Video Production
Video Game Design
Digital Video
Animation
Web Design

The phenomenal growth of these areas and how they affect day to day life is unprecedented. Business, the media, education, entertainment and governments have begun to refocus on the production and delivery of their visual and information communication strategies to meet these changes resulting in a strong global demand for our graduates.

http://www.billyblue.com.au/graphics/course.html#vs

Thats a pretty good explanation.

Choosing where to go is one thing but keep in mind, Graphic Design is about imagination. University rules will be bent. You cannot have a set of rules for Design.

What are you on? Graphic design is about "Imagination" ? No shit, but its also about theory, and conforming to the guidelines stated by a) client b) regulations of the media c) your place of employment.

 

[chookyn]

i love the signage at billy blue sga - it's so funky! and inspiring to read/look at. billy blue is easily the best i'd say, if you can afford it. i was checking out their signage at northpoint the other day. But really, wherever you choose to go, as long as your lecturers are in close contact with the industry and the curriculum is comprehensive enough for your needs, the rest will work itself out.

Remember, you can be enrolled in a fantastic course (as every other person in your class will be), but individual flair, passion and commitment to excellence are the defining factors in the end.