22 Visual Design Degree Programs in Oceania

Join us for a Study Abroad semester or the full programme of study. Hone your creative talents and communication design skills to become a versatile visual design professional with our Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)!

If you have creative flair and an artistic leaning, our Visual Arts program allows you to explore and experiment with your expressive nature. Entwined with theory, the program will support you towards realizing your creative vision through research, art history, traditional practice methods, and contemporary approaches to art in materials and process.

The Design (Visual Communication) Bachelor degree allows you to immerse yourself in the design world, develop strong visual communication skills, and understand the tools you need to make it in the industry. It will give you the opportunity to build a professional portfolio of your own work while investigating a process-based design approach and engaging with mentors from the industry on real-world projects.

The Diploma of Design (UniLink) is designed as a pathway for students interested in pursuing further studies in design disciplines. The program provides a foundation in core design skills, including v...

The Master of Visual Arts degree is suited to both artists who want to deepen their understanding of the contemporary art world, as well as graduates who are changing disciplines and want to pursue and expand their artistic and creative capabilities. You will extend on and refine your visual literacy skills and your ability to critically analyse artworks and understand key concepts in contemporary visual art.

Express yourself through different mediums with this entry-level course that will give you the foundation skills and knowledge you need to kick-start your career in the visual arts. This entry-level qualification is an excellent place to begin your career as a visual artist and allows you to apply introductory arts practice whilst getting to know your local arts industry and finding out what it means to work as a visual artist.

The Bachelor of Visual Arts program offers students a broad foundation in artistic practices, focusing on developing technical skills, critical thinking, and personal expression. It covers various med...

The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) program is designed to deepen students' artistic skills and understanding through advanced practice and theoretical study. It encourages students to explore vario...

The Graduate Certificate in Visual Art is designed to give students a solid foundation in contemporary art practices. It allows participants to explore different ways of creating and analyzing artwork...

Develop your technical skills and knowledge across a range of mediums and art forms, and take the next step towards your career as a visual artist. This nationally recognized course allows you to extend your existing technical skills and visual arts knowledge across a range of mediums and art forms. The course will be delivered through a series of themed ‘projects,’ where you will gain hands-on experience in researching concepts, exploring and developing ideas, and experimenting with a range of techniques to create your artworks.

Our Certificate IV in Visual Arts course is designed to develop and extend skills and knowledge across a range of 2D art forms and develop skills and confidence in using a range of techniques.

The Doctor of Visual and Performing Arts is designed for experienced artists and researchers who want to deepen their practice and contribute new knowledge to their field. The program combines advance...

The program focuses on developing students’ skills in creating, analyzing, and appreciating visual arts within the broader field of creative industries. It covers a range of areas including fine arts,...

If you dream of spending your time creating beautiful artworks and designs, then a career as a Surface Designer is for you!

Massey is the only university to offer degrees in Māori visual arts. The BMVA has a strong Maori kaupapa, with te reo, tikanga, and manaakitanga at its core.At Toioho ki Apiti we recognise that language, culture, tikanga and art are inseparable. We cater for all levels of proficiency in te reo, and you can learn at the rate thats right for you.