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Launch an exciting new career in Graphic Design, with an intensive online course that will transform your creative instincts into the tangible skill set employers are searching for.
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- Live mentor-led video sessions
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- No prerequisites
- Payment plans available
- Two real, live client projects
- Unlimited 1:1 mentoring
- Independent and group learning
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Launch into your dream role after graduation
Graduate job-ready
Fast-track your way into the industry with our Graphic Design: Transform course. This intensive online program will equip you with the full spectrum of theoretical and practical skills required to be a well-rounded Graphic Designer.
Flexible format with 12 months access
Our flexible online format means you can work through parts of the course at your own pace, and still enjoy the benefits of 1:1 mentoring, group work and live video sessions.
Job Guarantee
Put your career in safe hands with Academy Xi’s Job Guarantee! We’re so confident you’ll get a role within 180 days of our Career Support Program that if not, we’ll provide additional courses of your choice – free of charge – until you land a role.
Industry-recognised certificate
Earn an industry-relevant certificate and badge as official recognition of your new Graphic Design skills. Share this with potential future employers to show off your real-world experience and growing network.
What your curriculum looks like
Go from beginner to professional Graphic Designer in less than 12 months.
- Phase 1
- Phase 2
- Phase 3
Phase 1
15/20 hours per module
Work through 12 online modules at your own pace, attend optional live video sessions, and submit your personal Graphic Design project.
- Graphic Design theory
- Graphic Design technical considerations
- Composition & typography
- Logos & branding
- Digital illustration
- Photo manipulation
- Web design basics
- 2D moving image
- Footage motion graphics
- Working with clients & peers
- Small business needs
- Professional portfolio
Phase 2
8 weeks of client projects
Work in groups on two real, live client design challenges, and start building your portfolio.
- Consult with clients to understand their goals and requirements
- Apply Graphic Design principles and practices to real-life situations
- Present your Graphic Design solutions and processes back to clients
- Produce professional work for real businesses to add to your portfolio
Phase 3
24 weeks of career support (optional, free with all Transform courses)
Access up to 24 weeks of career support (optional, free with all Transform courses). Our careers team and award-winning Career Coach will help you with:
- Your elevator pitch
- Improving your soft skills
- Practising interview techniques
- Developing your CV
- Leveraging your LinkedIn profile
- Building and finding opportunities through your network
Outcomes
- Static and motion Graphic Design skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
- 2 real, live client projects
- Professional portfolio of work
- 24 weeks of personalised career support
- Industry recognised digital credential
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Our course guides contain everything you need to know about our Graphic Design courses, including…
- Topics covered
- How you’ll learn
- Course outcomes, and more!
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Land your dream job with help from our Career Support Program
With a combined experience of over 45 years, our Careers team has a proven track record for helping graduates turn their career dreams into a reality.
$78k
was the average starting salary for our graduates
76
days was the average time taken for a graduate to land a new role
97%
of students who actively participated in the Career Support Program were hired within 180 days
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Meet our Mentors
Our hand-picked mentors bring years of real-world experience and are available to support you through your course and into your new career.
Helen Cheung
UX/UI Designer at Design Farm Collective
Design Farm Collective
Paul Massey
Senior Visual Designer at Hatch Creative
Hatch Creative
Luise Grice
Design Educator at TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW
“After finishing the Graphic Design Elevate course, I left with a newfound sense of confidence in my design skills. While I had a base level of skill using the Adobe Creative Suite, no amount of searching on Youtube for ‘how-to’ videos could compare to a well-structured course. Our course mentor was excellent and was able to share unique insights about working in the industry and how to get started as a freelancer. With my new skills, I’m able to take my digital art side hustle to a whole new level.”
Amy Tran, Graphic Design Elevate, Part-time
“For a long time, I wanted to learn how to work with design tools. This course has exceeded my expectations, with lots of exciting theory and fun practical assignments! It's also great to have weekly assignments. It keeps you accountable and makes you practice the new skills a lot.”
Marina Chelak, Graphic Design Elevate, Part-time
“I am a beginner in the world of design. I decided to grab this course to learn more about this world and develop my interest. Academy Xi helped me achieve my goal. I acquired knowledge about the basics and I continue to do so up to now to apply it in my work and enhance my skills.”
MJ Ruelo, Graphic Design Elevate, Part-time
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Why study Graphic Design at Academy Xi?
- Mentoring & support
- Practical experience
- Community connection
Unlimited 1:1 mentoring
Book unlimited 1:1 sessions with your dedicated Graphic Design mentor to seek clarity on projects, receive personalised feedback about your work, or guidance on your skill set.
Live video classes
Join regular live video sessions with a mentor, or tune into the recordings at a time that suits you. With multiple live classes available every week, pick a schedule that matches your chosen pace.
Tailored career support
Launch a new career like 97% of our Transform graduates! Our 24-week Career Support Program is designed to help launch you into a creative, fulfilling, and well-paid career once you graduate.
Real, live client projects
Work in groups to solve Graphic Design challenges for two real, live clients, applying your new-found skills and building your portfolio.
Dual focus: static + motion
Manipulate static images using Adobe’s big three – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign – and explore motion graphics with After Effects, Animate & Premiere Pro.
Unique portfolio
80% of your time is spent on activities and projects, so you can walk away with an impressive portfolio demonstrating your Graphic Design skills to future employers and clients.
Social-first learning platform
Interact with other students on our slick and easy, custom learning platform. Gamified content encourages classmate interaction and rewards your efforts, and there’s an app for learning on-the-go 24/7.
Group learning
Work in a group during the live client phase of your course, much like you would work on a design project in the workplace. Gain invaluable real-world experience with the help of your mentor and peers.
Active industry connections
We’ve built strong industry relationships and a tight-knit community that will open doors for you and give you an edge in the market.
Fees & payment options
We offer a range of flexible payment options so you can achieve your goals today, and pay at your own pace.
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Student success stories
Our students come from different walks of life and have supercharged their careers, landing coveted jobs in the Design, Tech, and Marketing fields.
From Marketing to Graphic Design
Christina Peng
Throughout her career, Christina took on as many graphic design tasks as possible, and even created digital art in her downtime. Find out how the Graphic Design: Elevate course has helped Christina develop the expert eye she needed to take her designs to the next level.
Christina Peng, Graphic Design Elevate
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From Project Management to Service Design
Elle Beaumont-Bilsby
After climbing the industry ladder into a management role, Elle felt an urge to step back into design practice. Find out how Service Design is helping Elle approach her role with newfound creativity and optimise the accessibility of a university’s student services.
Elle Beaumont-Bilsby, Service Design Elevate
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From Audio Engineering to UX Designer
Ryan Collingwood
Ryan swapped the brushes and pencils of a graphic design career for a UX Transform course at Academy Xi. Soon after graduating, his client project work with Avertro helped him land a full-time UX role with the company.
Ryan Collingwood, UX Design Transform
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Some frequently asked questions
Graphic Design is the process of crafting effective visual communications that resolve specific brand or user challenges, while also being aesthetically pleasing.
Combining business and creative objectives, it goes beyond just aesthetics and is about problem solving.
Becoming a professional Graphic Designer opens a career full of opportunities, rewards and personal fulfilment. It’s a passion job that allows you to solve problems you care about and shift perspectives through powerful visual communications.
If you want to upskill or land a job right away, studying Graphic Design online can quickly get you to where you want to be. At Academy Xi, we offer intensive online programs that equip you with the full spectrum of theoretical and practical skills required in a well-rounded Graphic Designer. Our Career Support Program has an excellent track record, with 97% of our graduates landing jobs in related fields.
Throughout this course, you’ll need to use Adobe Creative Cloud. Please refer to Adobe’s subscription price, which is not included in our course fees.
In this course you’ll experience our ‘flipped classroom’ style of learning, where students cover course content independently before coming together to discuss concepts, ask questions and collaborate with mentor support. You’ll learn through a combination of:
Readings- Pre-recorded videos
- Regular live sessions with your mentor and peers
- 1:1 sessions with your mentor
- Hands-on activities and practical project work
- Q&A via chat and discussion boards
ReadingsOur online courses come in three formats. No matter your learning preferences, work or life commitments, or support levels you require – we’ve got you covered.
To choose the right course format, pick your desired career outcomes:
- Are you studying to transform your career? Our TRANSFORM courses will equip you with the latest industry skills and have you graduating job-ready, with an included Career Support Program.
- Do you want to complement your existing skillset? Our ELEVATE courses will expand your expertise in a social and supported environment.
- Do you just want to learn the fundamentals? Quench your curiosity, at your own pace with our FOUNDATIONS courses.
To ensure our students secure their dream roles, we are proud to offer the Academy Xi Job Guarantee for all Transform courses. We assure your success with our placement rate, which means it is highly unlikely that you won’t get a role within the 180 day Career Support Program offered after graduation.
If for any reason you don’t secure a role within 180 days of your program, we will provide additional courses of your choice and additional career support – free of charge.
To find out if you qualify for our Job Guarantee, please read the requirements outlined in our
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