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For creatives who want focused technical training and a direct route into work — taught by people currently working in the Australian industry.
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5 institutions · 18 courses
TAFE NSW
The public technical education network of New South Wales, with more than 30 campuses across Sydney, Newcastle and regional towns. It offers everything from Certificate to Bachelor level, plus English courses and university pathways.
- 6 months
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
A course in interior decoration, covering design principles, material selection, colour palettes and presenting projects to residential and commercial clients.
- 1 year
Diploma of Graphic Design
Intermediate graphic design training, focused on creating visual identities, advertising materials, digital design and the use of industry software.
- 1 year
Diploma of Interior Design
Training in interior design, covering the development of residential and commercial projects, the use of design software and technical presentation to clients.
TAFE WA
The international arm of Western Australia's public technical education network, run by the state's Department of Training. It spans 24 campuses from Perth to Broome across twelve fields, from construction to hospitality and IT.
TAFE QLD
Queensland's public technical education network, organised into six regional hubs — from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to the north of the state. It covers eight fields of study, from trades and hospitality to information technology.
Australian Pacific College
A college with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Adelaide, offering 33 vocational courses from Certificate to Graduate Diploma. It holds fifteen university pathway agreements and teaches through real project work.
Entrepreneur Education
A Gold Coast college in Surfers Paradise, organised into seven faculties including design, entrepreneurship, trades, hospitality and English. Its design courses range from graphic to interior design.
How it’s taught
Teachers who still work in the industry
Unlike a bachelor’s degree, there’s no heavy curriculum of endless theory. TAFE and private college teachers currently work in Australia’s creative industry.
The physical and digital portfolio you build in class is the course’s final deliverable — and it positions you straight for your first job.
TAFE
Public technical institutes in Sydney and Melbourne — a benchmark for visual arts and applied design.
Privado
Private colleges with current methods, smaller classes and a focus on portfolio and getting hired.
Next step
Build your
portfolio in Australia
Come build your portfolio at the big art-focused TAFEs in Sydney or Melbourne.
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