Master of Design

The RMIT School of Design is a recognised as an international leader in education, research and practice.It is industry connected, socially grounded, and focused on the future practices of design.At RMIT we contend that research is conducted through designing as a means of increasing knowledge, and that this process parallels research in other areas in fascinating ways.Research candidates are supported and engaged in communities of design practice that share interests, discourses, and ways of doing things.Upon completion of this program, you will have: knowledge and understanding of one or more disciplinesadvanced knowledge of research methods relevant to your fieldtheoretical knowledge and ability to reflect on critical theory.You will also develop cognitive, technical and creative skills to:investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and theoriesapply established theories to different practice or bodies of knowledgegenerate and evaluate ideas and conceptsuse and evaluate research and research methodspresent coherent and sustained arguments, disseminating research results to different audiencesdesign, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that contributes to knowledge and practice.As a graduate, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge and skills: with creativity and initiative in new situationswith high-level autonomy and accountabilityto plan and complete substantial research.The Master of Design may be undertaken in a project or thesis mode, a decision made in consultation with your supervisor. [099062A]