Billy Blue College of Design

Full Name of Institution

Billy Blue College of Design

City Location

Sydney

Country

 Australia

Overview of the institution

Established in 1986, Billy Blue College of Design is one of Australia's leading design Colleges. Emerging out of one of Sydney's most respected design agencies, Billy Blue has built an unparalleled reputation within the professional design community. Billy Blue College of Design offers undergraduate degrees in communication design, multimedia design, interior design. Brand fashion and branded environment. In essence, the school was created by industry for industry and we've been building on that concept ever since. All of the teachers at Billy Blue are industry professionals - we promote professional teaching rather than teaching professionals and our students benefit. Over the years, some of the college's best graduates have worked at the consultancy itself and Billy Blue Creative staff members have, in turn, taught at the school. It's a unique and fun relationship. Industry permeates everything we do. Our positive partnership with the design industry is the key to our reputation and success. We are constantly consulting with experts in the field to ensure that students are learning the most valuable skills. We also host regular guest lecturers in our auditorium to give students the opportunity to hear from high profile designers, art directors, artists, photographers and other creative professionals.

And to make sure that all students have access to the industry in their own right, each is given free membership to the Australian Graphic Design Association in a partnership that is unique to Billy Blue.

Billy Blue 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 creates 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 a creative and productive member 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.

Overview of the location

Our Sydney Colleges are located in leafy North Sydney, a lively and sophisticated business district just a few minutes from central Sydney across the famous Harbour Bridge.

North Sydney train station is only a short walk from our campus and, with a vast array of eateries and shops nearby, everything you need is right at hand.

If you are new to Sydney, you can expect a warm welcome. Sydney is a safe, friendly and tolerant city to which immigrants from more than two hundred countries have come in the last fifty years to live and call home. It's a city of pristine beaches and pavement cafés with possibly the most varied cuisine in the world. It's a beautiful and exciting city that stretches from the South Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, offering you a wealth of opportunities to explore and enjoy.

Institutional facilities

The college is located on three levels of the Northpoint building in the heart of North Sydney's CBD. Visitors often comment on the vibrant, dynamic feel of our campus and the modern facilities on offer. Our students love it here!

The Learning Resource Centre is located on Level 9, adjacent to the William Blue Dining. It is open from Monday through to Friday from 8:00am to 9:00pm and from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays.

Access to the computer facilities is available in the Resource Centre, including access to the Internet and this service is free to all students. We have a G/N wireless network available on all three levels of the College enabling students to use their own laptops to access the Internet and the College server.

Our auditorium is one of the largest in North Sydney. It is designed to seat 200 people with breakout and foyer areas and features cutting-edge audio-visual equipment. We regularly hold industry presentations here and it is also used for larger lectures.

tudents have the opportunity to mix and mingle with students of the other Billy Blue colleges in the shared student lounge area where you'll find kitchen facilities and music. Additionally, each college offers their own lounge areas for students to either interact or simply work away from the classroom.

William Blue Dining

This student-run commercial 70-seat restaurant is fully licensed and provides the training venue for our William Blue hospitality students. The Restaurant is a very popular North Sydney venue and our students can eat there with a 25% discount.

Food Court

Downstairs in the Northpoint building is a large food court with a variety of tasty offerings from all over the world. Here students can get their lunch to take away and the best coffee in town.

Main subject areas

Communication Design (Graphic Design), Digital Media Design, Commercial Interiors Design, Residential Interior Design, Branded Environment Design, Brand Fashion, Printing and Graphic Arts, Design Fundamentals

Tuition fees

Bachelor of Applied Design A$ 19,166 per year; Certificate and Diploma Courses A$ 15,000

Living costs

Approx. A$ 1,300 per month

General entry requirements for UK students

A-levels / O-levels, submission on a portfolio with 6-10 pieces of original work, minimum 18 years of age, where possible and interview

Scholarships

No scholarships are available although awards and prizes are available for enrolled students

Any other relevant information

Our Graduate Exhibition

Billy Blue commemorates graduating students' efforts and achievements by showcasing their major project work and other ventures at the Graduate Exhibition. At the end of each semester we invite our partners, industry professionals, family and friends to celebrate the graduating students of both Communication Design and Multimedia Design. It's a well-earned hats off to all that make this milestone and a fitting launch to their exciting new careers!

Project Studio

Our students get the chance to produce work for the ‘real world' while they study. Project Studio offers students the opportunity to create things such as marketing print material, promotional videos and the like