Learn how to solve complex communication problems through design theory and practice, and develop skills across a range of industry applications including branding, editorial, information, publications, way-finding and interactive design. The Graphic Design major responds to rapid changes in the design and commercial industries, as well as socio-technical and cultural shifts in retail and media consumption behaviours. You will develop a deeper understanding of graphic design and its distinct specialist applications, including user experience design, design thinking, data visualization, information design, interaction design, branding and service design. Graphic Design is offered as part of the Bachelor of Design. 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. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of 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 Graphic Design Major 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. Professional recognition Graduates may convert student memberships of national professional design bodies, such as the Design Institute of Australia, into full professional memberships following qualification and professional experience. Professional memberships available: D&AD Australian Graphic Design Association International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) Perth Advertising and Design Club. Career information This course can help you become a: Multimedia Developer Artist Graphic Designer Illustrator Copywriter Desktop Publisher. You will develop a portfolio of work to prepare you for future employment in graphic design, advertising and other agencies. Careers in this area may be in roles such as: Art director Graphic designer Advertising executive Creative director Copywriter Creative consultant Design educator Entrepreneur Production manager.