If you’re a creative individual with the drive to go far, this successful, well-established graphic communication degree is your opportunity to study the full range of graphic design subjects and learn how to blend traditional techniques with new technologies
Essential Info
Our diverse approach means you will develop a wide range of skills that are essential for the creative communication process, including printed media, advertising, corporate branding, publicity, editorial, and information and interactive web design.
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What You Will Study
In your first year of your graphic communication course, you will get a solid grounding in the elements of graphic communication. You will explore type, brands, life drawing and computer graphics using industry-standard software, and you can develop and push your creative ideas using traditional media and new technologies.
In year two, you can focus on specific areas of graphic communication, such as print and/or interactive media, and explore design theory to support your practical work. To ensure you are ready for the workplace, we will introduce you to aspects of professional practice and development.
Your final year is an exciting one, it is your chance to shine. There are plenty of live briefs and competitions that culminate in a major project and the annual design show. For this, you will have the challenge of creating your own brief to showcase the skills and creativity you have developed.
The following modules are attached to this award:
Year One
Graphic Communication projects
Visual Studies
Design in Context
Computers Graphic Applications
Year Two
Graphic Communication Projects 2
Interactive Designs
Graphic Design in Context
Professional Design Practice
Year Three
Graphic Communication Final Project
Critical Research
Design Management
Design Competition
How You Will Study
All our graphic design courses offer a stimulating, creative environment, with dedicated studios, industrystandard Macintosh software and experienced staff. The emphasis is hands-on studio-based work, reinforced by lectures, seminars and studio workshops.
Prospects
Possible Career Options
With our experienced tutor-designers, our aim is to help you become a creative, skilled, wellrounded and knowledgeable individual, who is capable of developing and advancing in industry. Our graduates work at the highest level in the design industry and consultancies throughout the UK and overseas, with some choosing to set up their own consultancies. This has provided us with a wealth of hands-on work experience and even job opportunities for graduates.
Future Study
Additional Information
Facilities
This graphic design degree carries a studio fee of £150 which is an annual payment required to be made at the start of each academic year. The charging of a studio fee is common practice within the creative industry areas of higher education across the UK and contributes towards the consumable materials and field trips required for this resource intensive award.
