Graphic designers visually communicate across a range of media to persuade, inform and educate audiences online, in print and within a wider environment.

In this major you’ll develop a deeper understanding of graphic design and its distinct specialist applications, including user experience design, design thinking, branding, data visualisation, editorial, information design, interaction design, way-finding, packaging design, service and experiential design.

You’ll learn how to solve complex communication problems through the exploration and application of design theory and practice, whilst developing skills across a range of industry applications.

The Graphic Design major responds to rapid changes in the design and commercial industries, as well as cultural and sociotechnical shifts in retail and media consumption behaviours.

Graphic Design is offered as part of the Bachelor of Design. You will be able to enhance your degree by selecting to study either two additional minors or one minor and four elective units to support your career goals.

High achieving students may complete an additional honours year enabling them to undertake their own significant research project.

Why study

• Curtin is the highest ranked University in WA in the field of Art and Design and is in the top 200 in the world.*
• Innovation: There is a strong focus on contemporary design practices and principles.
• Strong practical focus: Our facilities provide students with the necessary resources to produce finished design executions across a range of media.

*QS World Rankings 2018

How this course will make you industry ready

This course offers a distinctive student experience that focuses on leadership, industry linkages and global citizenship. You will be taught by industry practitioners who are focused on employability, design entrepreneurship and design leadership.

Our attention to social innovation and the role of design in society provides opportunities for study abroad and work-integrated learning.

Our focus on design action (sustainability, community, human-centred) and design ethics ensures our graduates are industry-ready with global perspectives.

Throughout the three-year program, you’ll learn through project-based activities, and be given the opportunity to work together with students from other disciplines, mirroring a real industry environment.

Professional recognition

Professional memberships available:

• Australian Graphic Design Association
• D&AD
• Design Institute of Australia
• International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD)
• Perth Advertising and Design Club

Careers

• Art director
• Graphic designer
• Advertising executive
• Creative director
• Creative consultant
• Production manager

Industries

• Advertising
• Marketing
• Media and communications
• Publishing