Design

Design at Murdoch University encompasses the disciplines of

• Graphic Design
• UX and App and Web Design
• Design Thinking
• Games Design
• Photography
• Sound Design

Graphic Design at Murdoch tackles complex challenges by harnessing cutting-edge design thinking methodologies and the power of artificial intelligence to untangle complex client issues by exploring relationships, structures, and broader perspectives. Students engage in industry-standard agile UX, web, and app design practices through real-world client-based projects. The Graphic Design area also has a long history of undertaking design thinking study tours to Asian countries. The skills you will learn in Graphic Design include,

• commercial print production
• branding and identity design
• UX, webdesign and app design
• service design and design thinking
  

See where our Murdoch Design students get work!

” The graphic design course provided extensive practical experience, which gave me a comprehensive understanding of how to work with real-world clients. The course also teaches broader forms of design, including web, print and service design, which gave me a wide scope of skills and made me eligible for various job opportunities.”

Georgia Earnshaw
Digital Media Adviser
Department of the Premier and Cabinet

“I am delighted to express how the Graphic Design course at Murdoch has been pivotal in shaping my career. Through real-world projects, I honed my abilities and built a compelling portfolio, which played a pivotal role in securing great job opportunities. This course has truly been a stepping stone to my success in the world of design.”

Jaspreet Singh
UX Designer
TABtouch

“I was able to receive the right tools, knowledge, networking connections and understanding on graphic design because of this course and its amazing professors. There was so much to learn from website development to brand campaigns for real clients, that I gained enough to go down any pathway I desired once I finished university.”

Brittney De Gouveia 

Digital Graphic Designer
Liquor Barons Co-Operative

Games Design

At Murdoch University, Games Art and Design focuses on game production. Game Designers make the game’s levels hard enough but not too hard, talk to consumers in focus groups and collaborate with programmers and artists to keep the vision coherent. Senior designers make difficult decisions about adding or cutting features to make deadlines.
Skills: communication. Game design. Creative idea development. Leadership.

“Murdoch’s Games art and design program provided the resources and opportunity to develop the skills of my specialty whilst preparing me for the realities of the industry I am a part of today.“

Chay Johansson

Creatures Technical Director

Weta Digital

“Murdoch’s Games Art and Design course teaches not only the technical and practical skills required to work in the games industry, but also the ability to think critically and learn independently.“

Alexandra Haynes

3D Artist

Immersive Technologies

By undertaking Photography at Murdoch University, you will obtain practical, real-world experience in creating photographs for commercial, creative, and editorial purposes while also developing crucial career abilities in freelancing and consulting to ensure you are prepared for the industry.

As a Photography student, you will develop a professional portfolio with mentorship from acclaimed photographers, industry experts, and academic researchers. Key skills include,

• photographic techniques
• digital imaging and design
• studio lighting
• documentary photography
• commercial photography

“The transferability of the skills I was taught at Murdoch has been vital in my work outside of university. The support I received whilst studying the course played a large part in my success, and enjoyment, during my time at Murdoch.”

Charlie Beveridge
Photographer

“As I graduate, I reflect on the invaluable lessons and guidance that my photography tutors provided. I’m excited to carry forward the knowledge and inspiration I gained from them as I step into the professional world, armed with the confidence and skills to make my mark as a photographer.“

Julius Santiago
Photographer

Sound Design

Audio plays a crucial role in many of the media industries we engage with daily, whether it’s enjoying music or podcasts, watching films, or playing video games. Sound Design is also becoming an integral part of our everyday interactions – from the sounds our devices and appliances make to the auditory feedback we receive from transportation systems (such as electric vehicles, public transit, and pedestrian signals). Key work-related competencies include:

• music recording
• editing
• mixing and remixing
• film and television sound recording
• sound design for interactive media, games
• theatre
• industrial sound design
• radio production

” The team at Murdoch’s Sound program were instrumental in helping me enter the industry. The high quality resources available, combined with the staff’s technical knowledge and real time experience, gave me the skills and confidence to succeed”

Timothy Bott

Broadcast Operations Specialist 
Nine Network Australia

“Murdoch is more than just a place to me. It’s not about the buildings; it’s about the people who nurtured my love for film and made me even more passionate about it.”

Jessica Bailey

True Voice Productions and Mentoring