Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts William Blue International School of Hotel Management Billy Blue English School
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Billy Blue history 25 years in business Graphic Arts School started 1987 Hotel Management School started 1990 English School started 1995
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Main features of Billy Blue Small class sizes and personal care and attention Students expected to work hard but make time for enjoyment and fun Students obtain practical skills plus academic learning Creative atmosphere Highest quality premises and equipment Graduates have all the skills to obtain best jobs
Qualifications obtained at Billy Blue Advanced diplomas awarded by Billy Blue Bachelor degrees delivered at Billy Blue premises and awarded by Australian universities Special focus English courses to assist in passing the Diploma and Bachelor courses
Accommodation at Billy Blue Billy Blue accommodation advisors arrange student accommodation to suit the students needs Homestay in nearby suburbs Hostel accommodation Rental apartments
Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts A design education at Billy Blue opens not just any doors, but the right ones!
Our Story Began as a magazine Established Award Winning Billy Blue Design and Writing Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts established 1987
We’ll change your life forever! We want you to be creative We want you to work hard We want you to have fun And if you do…. We’ll change your life forever!
New premises New equipment Excited students
Courses Bachelor of Design (Communication Design or Multimedia Design) Awarded by Swinburne University Advanced Diploma in Communication Design Certificate IV in Communication Design Design Fundamentals February and July intakes
Study Pathways Design Fundamentals IELTS 5.5 (Academic), no portfolio (18 weeks) Bridging Program IELTS 5.5 (Academic) + Portfolio (12 weeks) Year 1 - Certificate IV IELTS 6.0 (Academic) + Portfolio Year 2 - Advanced Diploma Certificate IV or equivalent Year 3 - Bachelor of Design Advanced Diploma or equivalent
Design Fundamentals Certificate II – 18 weeks Design Elements & Principles Visual Perception & Expression Colour & Media Computer Skills for Design Computer Graphics Presenting Information Presenting Reports Portfolio English Language & Academic Study Skills Development Listening Speaking Reading Writing Successful completion enables students to meet the Entry Requirements of the Certificate IV in Communication Design
Year 1 Certificate IV Drawing Illustration Typography Design Multimedia Graphics Advertising Studio Skills
Year 2 Advanced Diploma Major Subjects Design Publishing Packaging Advertising Environmental Design Game Development
Year 3 Bachelor of Design Awarded by Swinburne University’s National Institute of Design Widely recognised nationally and internationally Choice of two degrees: Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Multimedia Design)
Careers Art Director Designer Creative Director Publisher Packager Illustrator Post Production Finished Artist Video Game Designer Animation Designer Web Design Consultant And lots more!
Our Students Over 250 students in the program 60% from Australia, 40% from the world
Entry Requirements Design Fundamentals program Year 1 – Certificate IV IELTS 5.5 (Academic) or equivalent Minimum Age: 17 Years Year 1 – Certificate IV Academic: Completion of Senior High School English: IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent, minimum 5.5 in each band desirable Portfolio: 6 - 10 pieces of original artwork or successful completion of Design Fundamentals program
Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts Fees 2005 Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts Design Fundamentals Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Certificate II Certificate IV Advanced Diploma Bachelor Degree A$7,900 A$350 Art Kit A$15,800 A$880 Art Kit A$15,900 A$17,600