Course General Description

The Master of Design enables students to develop digital literacy and material knowledge to become enterprising professionals across diverse design disciplines. This unique program provides contemporary design education by focusing on cutting-edge practice at the intersection of material and digital domains. A flexible structure allows students to bring together digital and material practices, in ways that broaden and deepen their skills, knowledge and design agility. Engagement and innovation are program foundations. Students will collaborate with expert teaching staff, industry, and public audiences to gain real world experience and develop versatile design expertise.

School General Description

The Australian National University (ANU) is a world-leading centre for education and research. Ranked #1 in Australia and #22 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2016-17), Australia’s national university is further distinguished by an outstanding record for student satisfaction and graduate employability. For academic and professional staff, ANU offers excellent conditions including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, competitive pay and generous superannuation - all within an integrated and engaged on-campus community. ANU counts six Nobel laureates and 49 Rhodes scholars[12] among its faculty and alumni.[13] The university has educated two prime ministers, 30 current Australian ambassadors and more than a dozen current heads of government departments of Australia. The latest releases of ANU's scholarly publications are held through ANU Press online.