Objectives 

We see the key objectives of the Master of Design to:

• Enhance the applied design skills of students to the level of master practitioner

• Develop a critically reflective practitioner who can work as a designer either independently or in teams, and with the management skills to supervise others or to manage design projects.

• Allow students to deepen their understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of design solutions

• Allow students to explore the interdisciplinary qualities of design

• Develop the research skills of students to enable them to pursue further research-based study

Graduate Profile

After completing the Master of Design, we believe you will:

• Have more advanced analytical, presentation and communication skills

• Be more adept at researching the artificial/constructed/manufactured world

• Be able to analyse various methods of communication design in depth

• Be able to apply current design techniques to professionally present your design concepts to prospective clients

• Be more skillful in your choice of appropriate graphic media to articulate your design

• Be more skillful in using information technology as a tool in developing design solutions

As a Masters graduate you’ll have opportunities to contribute to the field of design research, have a foundation for writing on design culture and will realise opportunities to contribute to the field of design studies. You will also understand new markets and new production methods which can lead to new work avenues.