Computers have transformed design in recent years, opening up a whole new world of possibilities.

If you love designing things, and are excited about working with computers, NMIT’s courses will give you the opportunity to develop your skills to industry standard.

Work in an area of design like:

  • graphic
  • industrial
  • web-based design

Or choose a career such as:

  • illustrator
  • product developer
  • multimedia artist
  • photographer
  • fashion designer

If you already work as a designer, you can broaden your skills base. Gain skills and knowledge including:

  • print and online production technology
  • clothes design and wearable objects
  • advanced drawing and painting skills
  • typography
  • producing drawings to concept
  • creating 2D and 3D work to a brief
  • digital imaging and animation
  • electronic presentations
  • multimedia products
  • computer aided design
  • selecting and preparing work for exhibition
  • interpreting and responding to a brief
  • applying colour theory
  • drawing on the history of design
  • using a 35mm SLR camera or digital

If you are a graphic artist, you can exhibit in NMIT’s two galleries, at our Preston and Fairfield campuses.

Since 1980, NMIT’s design students have had a very high rate of employment at the completion of their courses. Our students are consistent winners of competitions and awards, and our staff are practicing designers.

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Available Courses (5)

Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development

The Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development provides students with the opportunity to extend their knowledge gained at a previous diploma level qualification in the creative arts, design or photography fields. It is an extension of the knowledge and skills already acquired in the chosen creative discipline and builds on these in line with industry practice.

Certificate IV in Design

The Certificate IV is an entry level course for people who have a passion and flair for design. The course investigates creative areas such as product design, graphic design, illustration, digital imaging, animation, fashion design, web design, photography and painting.

Diploma of Graphic Design

NMIT’s Diploma of Graphic Design will give you the skills you need to work as a graphic designer. It will give students the opportunity to develop their design skills to a highly proficient and professional level. The areas covered include: computer-based graphic design and web media software; print and online production technology; and traditional design, typography and graphic design skills. You can exhibit your work in NMIT’s galleries.

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

The course gives innovative students the opportunity to develop their design skills to a highly proficient and professional level. It demands the development of a range of skills encompassing both contemporary technologies and traditional design processes, recognising that both are necessary for employment in the graphic design industry.

Certificate III in Visual Arts

Introduction level course that provides a pathway to further art and design studies.

Available Short Courses (5)

Advanced Screen Printing for Artists

This program extends the skills of people who have completed the Introduction to Screen Printing for Artists course. Building on the knowledge introduced in the earlier course, participants will learn how to combine and evaluate a more advanced range of techniques to create highly personal studio work in art, design and illustration fields.

Art and Design - Folio Preparation

If you want to develop a folio to apply for further study, NMIT’s Visual Arts department has the ideal course. The areas of study are: drawing/illustration, design appreciation, graphic design and digital graphics. You will get a balance of traditional studio-based and computer-generated work in NMIT’s new Mac Lab at our Fairfield campus.

Children's Book Illustration - Intermediate

Children's books have entertained readers for centuries. This intermediate short course is designed to extend the skills and opportunities of people who have previously completed the Introduction to Children's Book Illustration course. The course explores development, book composition and text placement.

Introduction to Children's Book Illustration

This short course explores the art of creating images for different types of children’s picture books.You will explore skills including: basic drawing techniques, page composition, and storytelling through pictures. Topics include: picture book genres, using different media, and choosing subject matter.

Introduction to Screen Printing for Artists

Screen printing is an exciting area that includes printmaking, T-shirt design and poster art. Using non-toxic materials, you will learn a range of technical skills in: hand drawn and cut stencils, photo emulsion stencils and ink types. You will also learn simple printing methods using paper, fabric and other media.

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