Diploma of Creative Media and Design

Turn your creativity into a career with PSC Creative College's Diploma of Creative Media and Design.

This practical, industry-focused diploma introduces you to the exciting world of digital media, graphic design, content creation, visual communication, web design, and creative production. You'll develop the technical skills, creative confidence, and industry knowledge needed to produce engaging content and design solutions across a range of digital platforms.

Throughout the course, you'll work with industry-standard tools and technologies while building a portfolio of creative work that showcases your abilities to future employers and clients. You'll learn how to communicate ideas visually, create compelling digital content, understand audiences, and apply professional design processes to real-world creative projects.

Whether you're looking to launch a creative career, enhance your digital media skills, or continue into further study, this diploma provides a strong foundation for success in Australia's growing creative industries.

Why Study Creative Media and Design?

Creative media professionals play a vital role in today's digital economy. Organisations across every industry rely on engaging visual content, effective digital communication, and innovative design to connect with audiences.

As demand for digital content, social media, multimedia production, and creative communication continues to grow, employers are seeking graduates who can combine creative thinking with practical technical skills.

This diploma prepares you to:

• Create engaging digital content across multiple platforms

• Develop visual communication and storytelling skills

• Work with industry-standard creative software and technologies

• Build professional design and production workflows

• Understand audiences and create content with purpose

• Develop a portfolio of creative work for employment or freelance opportunities

Graduates may pursue entry-level positions across the creative media and design industries, including:

• Digital Media Designer

• Web Designer

• Graphic Design Assistant

• Multimedia Designer

• Digital Content Creator

• Social Media Content Creator

• Creative Production Assistant

• Freelance Creative Professional

The skills developed throughout this course are also valuable within marketing teams, digital agencies, media organisations, creative studios, and in-house content production departments.

PSC Creative College admits applicants to its undergraduate awards through direct entry, based on demonstrated capacity to succeed in higher education study. Admission decisions are guided by the principles of fairness, transparency and equal opportunity.

Standard Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary qualification); or

• Successful completion of at least six months of an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Alternative Entry Pathway

Applicants who do not meet the formal academic entry requirements may be considered for admission into any undergraduate award on the basis of at least three years of post-secondary work experience demonstrating capability to undertake study at the required level.

Suitability for Study

All applicants confirm their suitability for study through one of the following:

• Submission of a 150-word personal statement as part of the application form, outlining their interest in creative media and design and motivation for study; or

• A consultation with the College, conducted in person, online, or by phone.

Fee Information

Domestic students who are Australian Citizens may apply for FEE-HELP.

FEE-HELP is not available for international students. International students' tuition fees are paid up-front annually or per semester.

When you accept your offer and complete your enrolment form, you also choose your tuition fee payment option.

Diploma of Creative Media and Design Course Structure and Fees by Subject 2026 – PDF

Government Assistance

FEE-HELP Tuition Fee Assistance

PSC is an approved FEE-HELP provider.

FEE-HELP is a government loan scheme that assists eligible fee paying students with loans to pay all or part of their tuition fees. It cannot be used for additional study costs such as equipment and materials, accommodation, living expenses or other costs. It is available to Australian citizens or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa who are enrolled in a higher education course.

Further information about FEE-HELP loans is available in this 2026 FEE-HELP Booklet.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students for the tuition fees for the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging course. Policies for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging course including the specific policies that relate to FEE-HELP

Fair Treatment and Equal Benefits and Opportunity (pdf 149 kb)

Student Application and Admissions (Domestic Students) (pdf 184 kb)

Grievance Handling Policy and Procedure (for Academic and Non Academic Matters) (pdf 177 kb)

Student Review Procedures for Re-crediting a FEE-HELP Balance (pdf 181kb)

Refund Policy for Eligible Students enrolled in FEE-HELP Enabled Courses (pdf 109Kb)