EXCURSION +
INCURSIONS
SCHOOLS x GVD
Fashion Design Pathways
Explore garment construction, textiles, & styling with industry mentors.
Graphic Design Pathways
Get hands-on with branding, typography & digital design tools.
Architectural Pathways
Discover spatial design, drafting, & model-making techniques.
Excursion Objectives
Explore career pathways within creative industries
Experience an authentic design studio environment
Take part in practical, hands-on workshops
Develop creative thinking and design skills
Learn from professionals and design educators
Understand innovation, sustainability, technology in modern design
By connecting classroom learning with industry practices, the program encourages students to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and consider future educational and career pathways in design-related fields.
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
OPTION 1: HALF-DAY EXCURSION (2-3 HOURS)
Welcome & Career Pathways
Workshop Rotations (3 Hours)
Design Challenge Competition
Portfolio & Pathways Session
Student Showcase
Certificate Presentation
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Architectural Design
OPTION 2: FULL-DAY EXCURSION
(5-6 HOURS)
Portfolio Workshop (Year 11 & 12)
Industry Careers Presentation
Fashion Design Workshop
Graphic Design Workshop
Architectural Design Workshop
Student Showcase
Certificate Presentation
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Our design experiences are tailored for students at every stage of their creative journey. From early explorers to future industry professionals.
PROGRAMS CAN BE TAILORED TO
SUIT YOUR SCHOOL’S NEEDS
GRADE 2 - 6
Explore creativity and
careers in design through engaging,
hands-on experiences.
GRADE 7 - 9
Discover design pathways
and develop foundational
skills in a supportive space.
GRADE 10
Prepare for VCE Fashion/
Textiles and strengthen
your design
thinking.
GRADE 11
Deepen your skills
and explore advanced
design concepts in
specialised workshops.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Align learning with real
industry skills and
future career
opportunities.
VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS
Expand your creative
practice and build a
strong design
portfolio.
TECH STUDENTS
Apply your problem-
solving skills to real
world design
challenges.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Experience Australian
design education
and industry
connections.
SUCCESS STORIES
PROGRAMMING
BASICS
JUNE 2026
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The combination of
industry-informed design learning & classroom-based programming provided
students with an authentic experience of the website development process.
— YEAR 8 + 9 COORDINATORS
Students in the Year 8 and 9 Programming Basics elective recently completed their Website Design & Development unit, combining website coding skills with contemporary design principles. As part of Visionary Design Academy (VDA)’s DICE (Design, Innovation, Creativity, Education) Pilot Program, students participated in a series of sessions delivered at the school by Lachlan Miles from VDA (based in Blackburn), who introduced students to the fundamentals of effective and engaging website design, including user experience, visual communication, and design thinking.
Complementing these sessions, students developed their HTML and CSS coding skills in class, applying their learning to create functional and visually appealing websites. The combination of industry-informed design learning and classroom-based programming provided students with an authentic experience of the website development process, with students demonstrating creativity, problem-solving, and technical skill throughout the unit.
In the final session, students showcased their work to peers and staff, sharing their completed website projects. In recognition of their participation and completion of the pilot program, students were awarded certificates of completion along with a small showbag.
