Billy Blue College of Design began as Billy Blue Creative in 1977, a magazine publishing colloquial Australian writing. In 1987, Billy Blue Creative decided to open a tiny design school to train people who would eventually work in the studio. A crowd of about four was expected, however 66people enrolled and there was a long waiting list. Today, the Billy Blue community have campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, with the newest addition in Melbourne. The school was created by industry for industry and has been building on that concept ever since. All of the teachers at Billy Blue are industry professionals, promoting professional teaching rather than teaching professionals and the 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 the college does. Billy Blue’s positive partnership with the design industry is the key to the college’s reputation and success. The college is constantly consulting with experts in the field to ensure that students are learning the most valuable skills. 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. The Melbourne college offers Bachelor Degrees in; Communication Design, Commercial Interiors, Residential Interiors and Branded Fashion.
ADDRESS: 595 LITTLE COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE
TELEPHONE: 1300 851245
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: WWW.BILLYBLUE.EDU.AU
