General
Program Description
Study graphic design and kickstart your creative career
Whether your goal is to change careers, upskill, launch an independent graphic design business or to work for a multinational corporation, Shillington is the perfect place to build the foundation for your creative career! Our innovative approach to design education means students achieve amazing results in a short amount of time. It’s designed so you spend more time doing what you love with your new skills. Unlike other schools, you don’t need to interview or submit a portfolio. We only require a passion for design and 100% dedication to the course.
Shillington creates an inspirational learning environment where design students learn real and relevant skills—including design theory, typography, packaging, mobile app design and user experience (UX)—from practicing designers.
Study graphic design in 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time in New York, London, Manchester, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and graduate with a polished graphic design portfolio showcasing your best work, ready to land your dream job.
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Graphic design projects created by Shillington students
Want to see some of the work Shillington students created? Scroll through hundreds of student print, digital, branding, packaging projects and more in the student showcase. Featuring work from all six campuses: New York, London, Manchester, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. See what you could create in only 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time.
Shillington students get hired at top design studios, work for major brands and start their own businesses. Thanks to our industry connections and resources, you’ll graduate confident for the job hunt. Read reviews, stories, and tips straight from our design graduates to learn more about studying at Shillington.
Live in another country? Study design abroad in Melbourne
Melbourne is an awesome choice for students who love arts, culture, music and diverse cuisine options. Boasting a huge and lively creative community, Melbourne is effortlessly hip and unabashedly multicultural, liberal, bohemian and progressive. Learn more by exploring the Melbourne City Guide.
Available visas to study at Shillington in Melbourne include Visitor Visa (Subclass 600), eVisitor (Subclass 651), Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417), Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462), Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601) Visa) holders and New Zealand citizens.
Last updated Feb 2020
About the School
Shillington is a global design school created by today’s professionals to help students upskill and change careers. With campuses in New York, London, Manchester, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane — the ... Read More
Shillington is a global design school created by today’s professionals to help students upskill and change careers. With campuses in New York, London, Manchester, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane — the fast-paced, intensive course teaches the skills required to succeed as a designer. The innovative curriculum encourages experimentation, creative thinking and problem solving — all linked to real-world design briefs. Shillington treats students as designers from day one, covering design principles, color theory and typography basics. Shillington students graduate with a professional design portfolio and industry-relevant skills, going on to work for top creative studios, big brands or launching their own businesses—all within 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time.
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