Billy Blue College of Design
Billy Blue College of Design -is an Australian private college specializing in teaching different types of design and their combinations. It offers courses in fashion design and interior design, digital media and graphic design, branding, marketing and photography.Together with several other colleges this one is also a part of Torrens University which was named after a charismatic historical person and a national folk character Billy Blue.
By the way, William (Billy) Blue, who came to Australia as a convict, is considered one of the first businessman of the country who established a ferry service in the Sydney Harbor and became the first tour operator of the country. Then William built his own pub called The Commodore Hotel, which can still be found in its original location on the Blues Point Road. It is no wonder that not only many streets and places in Sydney, but also William Blue College of Hospitality Management (read an article about it on the site) and Billy Blue College of Design are named after such an extraordinary person.
Billy Blue College of Design is one of the most respected Australian educational institutions in the field of visual communication. Тhe college has been producing talented, successful and recognized designers for 25 years. It offers education both at the bachelor's and master's degree, as well as additional education courses. A diploma of Billy Blue College of Design is highly valued not only in Australia, but also abroad. Many graduates have achieved success in the professional field, and some have been awarded the Southern Cross Packaging Awards and the Staron Design Awards.
A distinctive feature of the college is the practical component of the program, which includes the orientation of training to practice with the subsequent improvement of their knowledge and skills while working on real projects. It means that when a student is graduating, he has not only a diploma and relevant qualifications, but also a good experience which will allow to find a job quickly.
Close cooperation with the design industry allows the college to keep abreast of all current trends and needs of employers and give the most relevant skills. In addition, guest speakers are often present here and public events are held to give students the opportunity to listen and communicate with high-class designers, art directors, artists, photographers and other creative professionals.
At the end of each semester, the Graduation Exhibition is held, where friends and relatives of graduates are invited, as well as professionals of industry. It's a chance to show off and take a big step in your new career.
College locations are in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The Sydney campus Ultimo and its creators, JDV Projects received the Excellence Award for "Best Interior Design" in 2014.
However, all four campuses fully meet the needs of modern students. First, each of them is located in the centre of the city or not far from it with the necessary infrastructure around. Secondly, they use the concept of open space in the interior, which involves spacious rooms, high ceilings and plenty of light. Thirdly, everyone can boast of excellent technical equipment. Digital laboratories, libraries, photo studios, projectors and laptops, wi-fi, exhibition grounds and recreation areas and much more are available for Billy Blue College of Design students.
The College engages in attracting students from other countries actively in order to gather within its walls the most talented people. Moreover, mixing cultures allows students to exchange diverse experiences, points of view and approaches to problem solving. For those who have difficulties with the language, there are English courses in the professional field, lasting 10 to 15 weeks depending on the level of language skill.
Billy Blue College of Design invites everyone who wants to learn among smart and creative people, to get hands-on experience along with knowledge, to become part of a team already integrated into the design industry, to get a prestigious education and build a successful career.
To find out the actual tuition fees of the course that you are interested in and other conditions of admission, you should write a letter of inquiry to the admissions office.
The official website of the university is http://www.billyblue.edu.au/
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