Overview
This course is designed to build on the skills that students have developed during a Foundation degree or equivalent in Graphic Design. Students are encouraged to explore and produce contemporary solutions to graphic communication problems, challenging pre-conceptions of graphic design and to develop as creative thinkers. The aim of the course is to help students become creative, well-rounded and knowledgeable individuals capable of developing and leading in this rapidly advancing industry.
To enhance the employability of graduates the course provides a range of direct industry experiences. Students benefit from close links with design agencies in the UK, visiting lecturers and speakers and live and collaborative projects. The course actively supports start-up creative businesses with training in aspects of business practices, copyright, finance and other related areas of legislation.
Content and Modules
Modules studied include: New Graphic Media and Technologies, Commercial Collaboration, Specialist Pathways, Final Design Brief, and a dissertation.
Further Information
Although there are no formal work placements, students are expected to maintain employer/mentor contacts to inform their work.
Students are expected to exhibit work at the end of the course. An annual in-house design consultancy award is offered through one of our employer contacts consisting of a work-placement in the UK.
Students are assessed using a variety of methods including coursework, presentations and critical reviews
Graduates from this course will be well prepared for a range of professional opportunities in fields such as graphic design, advertising, branding, digital media, publishing and typography.