BA(Hons) graphic design
We’re a successful and respected course because of the in-depth design education we provide for our students and because of the amazing things they go on to do. We achieve this because we maintain small year groups of around 45 students. This gives you the rare luxury of loads of teaching and feedback from your tutors. Introduction
Today, designers move freely across a wide range of media and disciplines and we're here to help you become a flexible, creative communicator. Along the way you will experience typography, digital imaging, art direction, print making, illustration, web design, design for advertising, editorial design and photography to name but a few.
We put great emphasis on knowledge, passion and enjoyment, and showing you how they can be used to make memorable, meaningful design. We take it very seriously but we also have fun.
We like to think we're different but don't worry, in the world of Graphic Design that's good, not bad.
The first year is all about putting you in control and developing the quality of your ideas. We deconstruct what it is to be a graphic designer through a series of briefs that address specific themes, issues and technical skills. Many of these themes are further explored in design theory and design business modules, both of which are integrated into the course.
We’ll also give you a thorough grounding in typography (one of our specialities) and also develop your visualising and technical skills working with our state-of-the-art digital resources. You will cover a lot of ground and get lots of tutor contact and feedback. By the end of the year your knowledge, confidence and skills will have grown tremendously.
Year Two
You now get to apply the experience, understanding and skills you developed in the first year on a series of specific design problems. Specialist skills are delivered and developed as you study. These include such topics as editorial and book design, corporate identity, web design and ethical approaches to advertising and marketing.
By the end of the year you will have developed a strong direction in the area of Graphic Design that supports your interests and ambitions.
Year Three
In your final year you will direct your individual skills and creativity towards solving conceptually challenging and, in many cases, multi-disciplinary assignments. These will include a range of competitions and tutor set projects. Ultimately you will undertake a major self-negotiated design project, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate fully, all that you have learned over the previous three years.
Professional Development includes a negotiated work placement in a company of your choice and the development of your CV and self-promotional materials to help you successfully launch your career as a practicing designer.
Your passion, confidence, knowledge and determination will allow you to show the world that you mean business and a fitting finale of your education is the summer degree show.
We’re a successful and respected course because of the in-depth design education we provide for our students and because of the amazing things they go on to do. We achieve this because we maintain small year groups of around 45 students. This gives you the rare luxury of loads of teaching and feedback from your tutors. Introduction
Today, designers move freely across a wide range of media and disciplines and we're here to help you become a flexible, creative communicator. Along the way you will experience typography, digital imaging, art direction, print making, illustration, web design, design for advertising, editorial design and photography to name but a few.
We put great emphasis on knowledge, passion and enjoyment, and showing you how they can be used to make memorable, meaningful design. We take it very seriously but we also have fun.
We like to think we're different but don't worry, in the world of Graphic Design that's good, not bad.
Course Content
You’ll spend three years studying an in-depth programme with exciting projects that challenge you at every stage. Our aim is to help you become an independent, passionate graphic designer ready to take on the creative industry.
You should have lots of fun as well...
The first year is all about putting you in control and developing the quality of your ideas. We deconstruct what it is to be a graphic designer through a series of briefs that address specific themes, issues and technical skills. Many of these themes are further explored in design theory and design business modules, both of which are integrated into the course.
We’ll also give you a thorough grounding in typography (one of our specialities) and also develop your visualising and technical skills working with our state-of-the-art digital resources. You will cover a lot of ground and get lots of tutor contact and feedback. By the end of the year your knowledge, confidence and skills will have grown tremendously.
Year TwoYou now get to apply the experience, understanding and skills you developed in the first year on a series of specific design problems. Specialist skills are delivered and developed as you study. These include such topics as editorial and book design, corporate identity, web design and ethical approaches to advertising and marketing.
By the end of the year you will have developed a strong direction in the area of Graphic Design that supports your interests and ambitions.
Year Three
In your final year you will direct your individual skills and creativity towards solving conceptually challenging and, in many cases, multi-disciplinary assignments. These will include a range of competitions and tutor set projects. Ultimately you will undertake a major self-negotiated design project, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate fully, all that you have learned over the previous three years.
Professional Development includes a negotiated work placement in a company of your choice and the development of your CV and self-promotional materials to help you successfully launch your career as a practicing designer.
Your passion, confidence, knowledge and determination will allow you to show the world that you mean business and a fitting finale of your education is the summer degree show.
The Knitting & Sitching Show poster by Deniz Gustavsson
LOMO Book NY by Mark Adamson
Work is regularly presented and discussed in crits
The end of year show