Visual Design: Transform
Professional trainingAXI-VD-T
Make an unforgettable impression as a professional visual designer.
Through real-world learning and expert facilitators, you’ll cover design theory, current software, and more. Learn how to work with clients and run a small business. Finish with a professional portfolio and career support to land that dream job.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Credit available
- No
- Start dates
- Any time
- Entry requirements
- No prerequisites
- Duration
- From 12 Months
- Pay in full online from
- $8,999
- Available loans
- AfterPay,
- ZeeFi,
- Zip Money
Visual Design: Transform
About this short course
Upon successful completion of the Visual Design: Transform course, you will be able to:
- Learn the foundational theories of design, including colour theory, typography, and layout, equipping students with the essential skills to create visually appealing designs.
- Gain proficiency in industry-standard visual design software such as Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Affer-Effects, Motion, Dimension, Portfolio) Figma, plus a range of Gen AI tools, enabling students to execute professional-level designs.
- Understand how to develop brand identities and visual strategies to help students create cohesive and impactful brand experiences.
- Learn to effectively communicate ideas to visually ensure that designs are not only beautiful but also functional and clear to the audience.
- Build a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates a range of design skills and creative thinking that is crucial for securing employment in the visual design industry.
- Benefit from 24 weeks of personalised career support, including resume building, interview preparation, and job placement assistance, to accelerate your entry into the industry.
- Earn an industry-recognised certificate and digital credential.
- Visual Design theory
- Visual 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
Launch an exciting career in visual design with Academy Xi. Enjoy one-on-one mentor support, real client projects, and career guidance. You'll receive help with your CV and portfolio, as well as interview practice with instant feedback. Thanks to Academy Xi's job guarantee, you can start this course worry-free.
Practical industry-standard assessments include:
- Creative briefs and assignments
- Quizzes
- Client pitch simulations
- Collaborative design projects
- Final design showcase
Choose an Academy Xi course through Open Universities Australia for flexible, online learning tailored to today’s job market—and a job guarantee. You’ll engage with interactive and practical courses designed for real-world applications. Study on your schedule. Emerge fully prepared to launch your career. With Academy Xi you can transform your future and secure your place in the industry.
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How to apply
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Complete your details and we'll make sure your enquiry is sent to Academy Xi who will contact you to discuss this short course.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites required to begin this course.
Career opportunities
At Academy Xi, we aim to give our students industry-leading skills that directly feed into new and rewarding careers. When students complete our career support program, they unlock our job guarantee. We make sure they’re ready for work and that they’ll be a top pick for jobs in their chosen field.
The Academy Xi job guarantee shows that we believe in our students —and our programs. With a record of placing 97% of our students in jobs, our Transform programs are a proven game-changer for digital careers. If you can't find a job within six months of finishing the Transform course, Academy Xi will give you another course and career support until you successfully secure a role.
After you complete the Visual Design: Transform course, exciting career opportunities can include:
- Visual Designer: A$55,000 - $95,000
- Graphic Designer: A$50,000 - $80,000
- Creative Director: A$90,000 - $180,000
- Brand Designer: A$60,000 - $100,000
Academy Xi Job Guarantee
If you don't find a job within 180 days of completing this course, you'll have free access to other courses from Academy Xi and career support until you land a role.