Bachelor of Design - Graphic Design in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

Graphic designers create visual messages across various platforms to engage, inform, and instruct audiences in digital, print, and physical spaces.

This major provides comprehensive knowledge of graphic design and its specialized fields, such as UX design, creative problem-solving, brand identity, data representation, publication layout, information architecture, interactive media, environmental signage, product packaging, and immersive experiences.

Students will master solving intricate communication challenges by investigating and implementing design principles while gaining practical skills for diverse professional applications.

The Graphic Design major adapts to fast-evolving trends in creative and business sectors, along with changing cultural and technological patterns in consumer behavior and media engagement.

Available within the Bachelor of Design program, this major allows students to expand their studies by choosing either two supplementary minors or one minor plus four elective courses to align with career aspirations.

Exceptional students may pursue an additional honors year to conduct substantial independent research. The program delivers a unique educational approach emphasizing leadership development, industry connections, and global awareness, with instruction from practicing professionals who impart career-ready skills in design innovation and management.

Students explore design's societal impact through social innovation projects, with options for international study and practical work experience. The curriculum's emphasis on responsible design (sustainability-focused, community-oriented, user-centric) and ethical practice prepares graduates with worldwide perspectives for immediate industry contribution.

The three-year curriculum features collaborative, project-based learning that simulates real-world creative environments by working alongside peers from different disciplines.