Learn how to develop effective, engaging content across media, arts, music, fashion and other creative industries.
Learn how to develop effective, engaging content across media, arts, music, fashion and other creative industries.
Learn how to concept and produce content that thrives online with close mentorship from industry experts.
Learn how to concept and produce content that thrives online with close mentorship from industry experts.
2
60
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood and Fitzroy
Want to leave your unique mark on internet culture?
A career as a Content Creator, Interactive Media Manager, Videographer, Online Publisher, Media Producer, Social Media Manager, Content Marketer or Digital Project Manager starts at Collarts. Our Digital & Social Media course will arm you with the skills and knowledge to produce content, develop social media strategies and build online audiences for a broad range of clients and industries.
At Collarts, our lecturers bring invaluable learnings and unique perspectives that can come only from working in the industry. You’ll be taught by experts with years of experience in social media, content strategy and marketing, web design, videography, graphic design, photography, and copywriting.
As part of the course, you'll work with real clients in a studio environment to develop vital industry relationships and build a portfolio of your own unique work. This will ensure you graduate with an in-depth understanding of how you can bring your unique voice to the digital, social media and marketing industries worldwide.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Context | Persuasion & Representation | Media & Society | Digital Storytelling |
Principles | Design Principles, Elements & Colour Theory | Content Strategy | User Experience & Interface Design |
Practice | Digital Photography | Copywriting | Video Production |
Industry Awareness | Critical Thinking | Critical Survey | Human-Centred Design + Elective |
Second Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Context | Contemporary Art, Design & Cultural History | Communication Law, Ethics & Regulations | Disruptive Innovation for Sustainable Futures |
Principles | Principles of Motion Design | Digital Audiences & Communities | Digital & Social Media Capstone Project |
Practice | Audio Storytelling | Digital & Social Media Capstone Development | Digital & Social Media Capstone Project |
Industry Awareness | Interactivity & Immersion + Elective | Group Project + Elective |
Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio
|
UNIT
$2926.00
TRIMESTER
$11,704.00
(full-time study)
BACHELOR
$70,224
(six trimesters full-time study)
Learn about the FEE-Help program
Unlocking the gateway to higher education at Collarts is easier thanks to the Australian Government's FEE-HELP program.
Wondering about eligibility and the smaller details? The FEE-HELP Information Booklet or Australian Government Study Assist website have all the details you'll need.
Enrolling at Collarts is your first step towards a creative career you’ll love. Once deemed eligible, the ATO will email you an eCaf form. Then, with your TFN or TFN application receipt, you're ready to start your FEE-HELP application. Just be sure to submit it before the census date.
Note: You only incur debt for the subjects you're enrolled in post-census date.
How to apply
There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the kaleidoscope of creativity that makes each applicant unique.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply Today with us.
Year 12's:
Non-Year 12's:
Completion of at least half of the first year of study (0.5 EFTSL) of a higher education diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree or higher, or International equivalent OR
VET Certificate qualification, or an International equivalent OR Work and Life Experience.
Click here for international admission and eligibility requirements.
Click here for intake dates.
Click here for the indicative enrolment number.
You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Go beyond the likes and learn how to create effective social media strategies.
Few people realise what really goes into the successful planning of a brand or creator's digital strategy. The Bachelor of Digital & Social Media is a future-focused degree designed for content designers and creators in media, arts, music, film, fashion, and other creative industries.
Throughout the degree, you will:
3
60
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood and Fitzroy
Want to leave your unique mark on internet culture?
A career as a Content Creator, Interactive Media Manager, Videographer, Online Publisher, Media Producer, Social Media Manager, Content Marketer or Digital Project Manager starts at Collarts. Our Digital & Social Media course will arm you with the skills and knowledge to produce content, develop social media strategies and build online audiences for a broad range of clients and industries.
At Collarts, our lecturers bring invaluable learnings and unique perspectives that can come only from working in the industry. You’ll be taught by experts with years of experience in social media, content strategy and marketing, web design, videography, graphic design, photography, and copywriting.
As part of the course, you'll work with real clients in a studio environment to develop vital industry relationships and build a portfolio of your own unique work. This will ensure you graduate with an in-depth understanding of how you can bring your unique voice to the digital, social media and marketing industries worldwide.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in 3 years of full-time study or 2 years accelerated delivery. Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Context | Persuasion & Representation | Media & Society | |
Principles | Design Principles, Elements & Colour Theory | Content Strategy | |
Practice | Digital Photography | Copywriting | |
Industry Awareness | Critical Thinking | Critical Survey |
Second Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Context | Digital Storytelling | Contemporary Art, Design & Cultural History | |
Principles | User Experience & Interface Design | Principles of Motion Design | |
Practice | Video Production | Audio Storytelling | |
Industry Awareness | Human-Centred Design + Elective | Interactivity & Immersion + Elective |
Third Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Context | Communication Law, Ethics & Regulations | Disruptive Innovation for Sustainable Future | |
Principles | Digital Audiences & Community Management | Digital & Social Media Capstone Project | |
Practice | Digital & Social Media Capstone Development | Digital & Social Media Capstone Project | |
Industry Awareness | Group Project + Elective | Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio |
UNIT
$3,478
On-Campus
UNIT
$2,926.00
Online
Scholarships
Scholarships are now available for international students and valid for all international study applications from March 2024. Kickstart your creative studies while we ease the financial load – eligible students can receive up to $11,000 AUD for a Bachelor or up to $3,600AUD for a Diploma.
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement along with their application explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
Approved applicants must comply with their visa conditions and obligations as Collarts students.
Applicants must meet Collarts entry requirements.
Scholarships are limited and awarded at the discretion of the Collarts International Team.
Valid for applications received in 2024.
Students must pay their fees on time to maintain eligibility.
Students must maintain a credit (65%) average or above in their Collarts studies to maintain eligibility.
Eligibility requirements
International students must meet the following criteria:
English language requirements
Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).
Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:
Admission requirements
Collarts is a place where performance, passion, and industry knowledge collide. We're not just looking for students; we're on the lookout for future playwrights and directors. To see if you are one of them, you'll undergo an admissions interview, during which you’ll discuss your experiences, background, and reasons why this field is calling your name.
In addition to the above, you’ll need to supply the following documentation to support your application:
How to apply
Go beyond the likes and learn how to create effective social media strategies.
Few people realise what really goes into the successful planning of a brand or creator's digital strategy. The Bachelor of Digital & Social Media is a future-focused degree designed for content designers and creators in media, arts, music, film, fashion, and other creative industries.
Throughout the degree, you will:
8
3
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood and Fitzroy
Want to leave your unique mark on internet culture?
A career as a Content Creator, Interactive Media Manager, Videographer, Online Publisher, Media Producer, Social Media Manager, Content Marketer or Digital Project Manager starts at Collarts. Our Digital & Social Media course will arm you with the skills and knowledge to produce content, develop social media strategies and build online audiences for a broad range of clients and industries.
At Collarts, our lecturers bring invaluable learnings and unique perspectives that can come only from working in the industry. You’ll be taught by experts with years of experience in social media, content strategy and marketing, web design, videography, graphic design, photography, and copywriting.
As part of the course, you'll work with real clients in a studio environment to develop vital industry relationships and build a portfolio of your own unique work. This will ensure you graduate with an in-depth understanding of how you can bring your unique voice to the digital, social media and marketing industries worldwide.
The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor degree (subject to academic performance). Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 |
Context | Persuasion & Representation | Media & Society |
Principles | Design Principles, Elements & Colour Theory | Content Strategy |
Practice | Digital Photography | Copywriting |
Industry Awareness | Critical Thinking | Critical Survey |
UNIT
$2,926.00
TRIMESTER
$11,704.00
(full-time study)
BACHELOR
$70,224
(six trimesters full-time study)
Learn about the FEE-Help program
Unlocking the gateway to higher education at Collarts is easier thanks to the Australian Government's FEE-HELP program.
Wondering about eligibility and the smaller details? The FEE-HELP Information Booklet or Australian Government Study Assist website have all the details you'll need.
Enrolling at Collarts is your first step towards a creative career you’ll love. Once deemed eligible, the ATO will email you an eCaf form. Then, with your TFN or TFN application receipt, you're ready to start your FEE-HELP application. Just be sure to submit it before the census date.
Note: You only incur debt for the subjects you're enrolled in post-census date.
How to apply
There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the kaleidoscope of creativity that makes each applicant unique.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply Today with us.
Year 12's:
Non-Year 12's:
Completion of at least half of the first year of study (0.5 EFTSL) of a higher education diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree or higher, or International equivalent OR
VET Certificate qualification, or an International equivalent OR Work and Life Experience.
Click here for international admission and eligibility requirements.
Click here for intake dates.
Click here for the indicative enrolment number.
You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Put a professional filter on your creative genius.
Ready for a creative career in social media? The Diploma of Digital & Social Media will provide the fundamental skills you need to craft a career in digital media, arts, music, film, fashion, and other creative industries.
Throughout the Diploma, you will:
Create professional-quality digital content for a variety of platforms
Gain an understanding of digital marketing, social media, and project management.
Learn how to write and edit professional online content.
Work with real clients in a studio environment and develop industry relationships.
Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses.
1
3
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood and Fitzroy
Want to leave your unique mark on internet culture?
A career as a Content Creator, Interactive Media Manager, Videographer, Online Publisher, Media Producer, Social Media Manager, Content Marketer or Digital Project Manager starts at Collarts. Our Digital & Social Media course will arm you with the skills and knowledge to produce content, develop social media strategies and build online audiences for a broad range of clients and industries.
At Collarts, our lecturers bring invaluable learnings and unique perspectives that can come only from working in the industry. You’ll be taught by experts with years of experience in social media, content strategy and marketing, web design, videography, graphic design, photography, and copywriting.
As part of the course, you'll work with real clients in a studio environment to develop vital industry relationships and build a portfolio of your own unique work. This will ensure you graduate with an in-depth understanding of how you can bring your unique voice to the digital, social media and marketing industries worldwide.
The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor degree (subject to academic performance). Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Context | Persuasion & Representation | Media & Society | |
Principles | Design Principles, Elements & Colour Theory | Content Strategy | |
Practice | Digital Photography | Copywriting | |
Industry Awareness | Critical Thinking | Critical Survey |
UNIT
$3,328.00
On-Campus
UNIT
$2,800.00
Online
Scholarships
Scholarships are now available for international students and valid for all international study applications from March 2024. Kickstart your creative studies while we ease the financial load – eligible students can receive up to $11,000 AUD for a Bachelor or up to $3,600AUD for a Diploma.
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement along with their application explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
Approved applicants must comply with their visa conditions and obligations as Collarts students.
Applicants must meet Collarts entry requirements.
Scholarships are limited and awarded at the discretion of the Collarts International Team.
Valid for applications received in 2024.
Students must pay their fees on time to maintain eligibility.
Students must maintain a credit (65%) average or above in their Collarts studies to maintain eligibility.
Eligibility requirements
International students must meet the following criteria:
English language requirements
Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).
Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:
Admission requirements
Collarts is a place where performance, passion, and industry knowledge collide. We're not just looking for students; we're on the lookout for future playwrights and directors. To see if you are one of them, you'll undergo an admissions interview, during which you’ll discuss your experiences, background, and reasons why this field is calling your name.
In addition to the above, you’ll need to supply the following documentation to support your application:
How to apply
Put a professional filter on your creative genius.
Ready for a creative career in social media? The Diploma of Digital & Social Media will provide the fundamental skills you need to craft a career in digital media, arts, music, film, fashion, and other creative industries.
Throughout the Diploma, you will:
Create professional-quality digital content for a variety of platforms
Gain an understanding of digital marketing, social media, and project management.
Learn how to write and edit professional online content.
Work with real clients in a studio environment and develop industry relationships.
Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses.
Collarts course listings are in-depth, and your future career is in there, waiting to be discovered. Speak with a careers consultant, or download our course guide.
The real and online worlds have never been closer, and as a result, there’s no shortage of career options that our Digital & Social Media course can lead to.
Build and manage a brand's online presence, crafting engaging content and community engagement across social platforms. Possess a deep understanding of social media trends and algorithms, leveraging data-driven insights to optimise performance and drive brand awareness.
Average industry salary*:
The creative force behind digital campaigns; produce compelling multimedia content tailored to various digital platforms. Excel in storytelling and visual communication, leveraging creativity to foster brand engagement.
Average industry salary*:
Build strategic partnerships with influencers and content creators, running influencer marketing campaigns to reach target audiences authentically. Identify and nurture relationships with influencers aligned with a brand's values, negotiating partnerships, and measuring campaign effectiveness.
Average industry salary*:
Life After Collarts
"Studying Digital & Social Media at Collarts will not only prepare you for the industry, but it's a good path finding tool as well."
On-campus, online or through a blended learning option.
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Canva and After Effects.
It’s okay if you haven't used Adobe previously. Our foundational classes will teach you the key software in Adobe Creative Cloud.
Potential careers include Content Creator, Interactive Media Manager, Videographer, Online Publisher, Media Producer, Social Media Manager, Content Marketer and Digital Project Manager.
Your Digital & Social Media course can’t wait. Neither can you.