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Billy Blue English School is highly regarded by the visual communications industry, both in Australia and overseas. This is due to three key factors. Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, the quality of the students that come to study here is exceptional. Their enthusiasm and talent create an energy that is hard to define but is obvious in the work they produce. Secondly, the programs we deliver are specifically designed to help students master the broad range of skills needed to become creative and productive members of the design community. And finally, we have a dedicated team of lecturers who are all industry practitioners creating a teaching culture that is dynamic, commercial, and contemporary. View full university

In 1987, Billy Blue Creative (which blossomed from the infamous Billy Blue Magazine) decided to open a tiny design school to train creative folk who would eventually contribute to projects circling the design studio and creative department. A crowd of about four was expected. Sixty-six people enrolled and there was a long waiting list. In essence, the college was created by the industry for the industry and we’ve been building on that concept in everything we cultivate. Since opening our college doors 25+ years back, Billy Blue College of Design has launched the careers of thousands of graduate creatives and thought leaders, qualified and ready to make their mark in the design and creative industries. And what a mark they have made! Our exceptionally high employability rate has seen many of our graduates go on to become very successful in their chosen discipline, working on challenging, award-winning projects with prestigious clients at some of Australia’s (and indeed the world’s) leading design companies. Over that time we’ve grown too, expanding our college’s horizons with new campuses in Brisbane and Melbourne, and developing our educational offering to keep pace with the rapidly changing industry. We’re looking forward to continuing our fine tradition of thinking, making, and connecting for many years to come! View full university

Life at Billy Blue is always challenging, always inspiring, and never dull. From time spent working on real-life creative briefs, to getting inspiration and advice from lecturers (who also happen to be working industry professionals) you will be immersed in a creative world that opens doors in your mind that you never knew existed. Born as a design agency, Billy Blue College of Design has a strong heritage rooted in creativity. Since 1986 we have produced thousands of design graduates who push boundaries and challenge conventions – and that’s before they eat breakfast. Imagine working on a real brief for one of Australia’s leading design firms or agencies. Or having a top fashion designer as your mentor! As a Billy Blue Bachelor Degree student, you can apply for an industry internship in your final year and gain credits towards your degree! In 1987, design agency Billy Blue Creative (which blossomed from the infamous Billy Blue Magazine) decided to open a tiny design school to train young creatives to work on their client's projects. They expected four people to apply but 66 turned up and a waiting list began. While the agency was dissolved in 2009 (the surf was up) Billy Blue College of Design went on to continue launching the careers of thousands of design graduates who push boundaries and challenge conventions (and that’s before breakfast). In 2015, Billy Blue College of Design teamed up with Torrens University Australia which means all students will graduate with a university qualification. Torrens University Australia is part of Laureate International Universities, which means as a student you are now automatically connected with over 80 institutions worldwide, including business schools from around the globe. The world needs intelligent, creative people with practical experience. Graduate from Billy Blue College of Design, and you’ll land a career where you’re getting paid to do something you love. As a designer, you’ll earn a great living and never have to face a boring day in the office. From branded fashion to communication design, digital media design, and interior design, we can help you find your path. Billy Blue produces creative thinkers who can do - giving you the chance to acquire the relevant design skills, collaborate with the design industry’s leading talents, and gain practical experience along the way. We insist that our students challenge convention and go against the status quo to unlock a world of inspiration and opportunity where imagination is your secret weapon. Your specialist education is delivered by designers, for designers. Tapping into your career potential, and opening your mind to what is possible, is what excites us most. We passionately believe that design can change the world and that skilled, connected problem-solvers have an important role to play. We celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, intelligent solutions, and the rise of the change agent who can lead and think in new ways. As a Billy Blue student, you will discover how to think creatively to generate great ideas and outcomes for the real world – across brands, products, systems, environments, and the magic world of storytelling. You will enter a dynamic and exciting space where ideas, artistry, and communication collide and multiply. Where hard thinking and persistence meet craft and skill, to build great brands, campaigns, entertainment, interactions, spaces, or wearable products. For over 25 years, Billy Blue has been a vibrant community of design practice. Our college is a cluster of young designers and experienced design educators who are fully connected with today’s working industry. Our mission is the same as it was when we began: to be part of a family of designers who can rely on each other to navigate the way forward and share opportunities and livelihood. As a Billy Blue graduate, you remain connected to our mission. Connected design education for designers by designers. Come play! We dare you. VIDEOS View full university