Visual Communication (with Advanced Practice) MA course
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-07-09 |
| 2024-01-01 | 2023-11-26 |
Program Overview
Course overview
Accredited
This specialist programme reflects the dynamic contemporary practices within the creative industries. It stimulates you to create challenging solutions to real-world design issues to create innovators and leaders in the field of visual communication. You identify the key transferable skills to help you create or respond to career opportunities or undertake further research.
You consider branding, graphic design, illustration, marketing, user experience, new media and future technologies – exploring and visually representing important information. You explore scenario building, fore sighting and future proofing as important factors in establishing the direction of your work and potential developments in design, communication and cultural industries.This course prepares you, as a creative individual, for professional practice in developing new business ideas, products, systems and artefacts. And it provides a stimulating environment to support high-level enquiry into emerging and future aspects of creative practice, through individual and collaborative action. You benefit from existing work that staff are doing around interactive technology and social design.The one-year programme is a great option if you want to gain a traditional MSc / MA qualification. The two-year master’s degree with advanced practice enhances your qualification by adding a vocational or research based internship to the one-year master’s programme.A vocational internship is a great way to gain work experience and give your CV a competitive edge. A research internship provides you with the opportunity to develop your analytical, team-working, research and academic skills by working alongside a research team in an academic setting. We guarantee a research internship, but cannot guarantee a vocational internship. We will, however, provide you with practical support and advice on how to find and secure your own vocational internship position should you prefer this type of internship.
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Program Outline
Extracted Information from Teesside University's Visual Communication (with Advanced Practice) MA Course
Degree Overview:
- Focus: Communicating small and big data in visual ways, including graphic design, visual communication, and infographics.
- Objectives:
- Create challenging solutions to real-world design issues.
- Become an innovator and leader in visual communication.
- Develop key transferable skills for careers or further research.
- Program:
- One-year program with the option for an additional year of Advanced Practice.
- Full-time, on-campus program.
Outline:
- Stage 1:
- Group research projects
- Development of professional skills, ideas, and research
- Opportunity for co-working, partnerships, and collaborations
- Evaluation of interests for enterprise potential
- Proposal of innovative outputs
- Stage 2:
- Culminates in a feasibility study for a research project
- Stage 3:
- One semester of full-time work in industry, a major research project, studying or working abroad
- Opportunity to develop analytical, teamwork, research, and academic skills
- Stage 4:
- Directing and displaying major project work
- Supported by tutorials and studio interaction
- Future ambitions and plans for the project
Assessment:
- Primarily in-course assessments: submitted throughout the module
- No end-of-course exams
- Design modules are project-based and assessed through portfolio review and presentations
- Focus on development work and problem-solving process, not just final result
Teaching:
- Active student role in structuring their own learning
- Tutorials, seminars, and workshops
- Individual support through personal tutor
- Research as an essential part of study
- Lectures and briefings to introduce topics
- Hands-on experience with practical workshops, independent learning, project work and critiques
- Critical reflection as key to problem solving and design process
Other:
- Creative UK membership opportunities
- Association of Illustrators membership benefits
- Launchpad module preparing students for exiting to industry
Careers:
- Design-related employment
- Develop new business propositions
- Creative director
- Designer maker
- Freelance designer
- Creative entrepreneur
- Doctoral study
- Vocational internships: gain work experience in industry (one-year program only)
- Research internships: develop research and academic skills (one-year program only)
Note:
This program is also available part-time, but this information is not included in the provided context. I hope this information is helpful! Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Tuition Fees:
- UK Applicants: £4,770 per year
- International Applicants: £10,000 per year
Additional Information:
- More details about fees can be found in the following links:
- UK Applicants: https://www.tees.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/visual-communication-with-advanced-practice/fees/
- International Applicants: https://www.tees.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/visual-communication-with-advanced-practice/fees/international/
- The length of the program depends on the start date:
- September enrolment: 20 months
- January enrolment: 2 years
- Start dates are available in September or January
- The program is not available part-time
Teesside University
Overview:
Teesside University is a public university located in Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, England. It is known for its strong focus on student experience, research, and business partnerships. The university has invested heavily in its campus, offering modern facilities and a vibrant learning environment.
Services Offered:
Teesside University provides a wide range of services to its students, including:
Undergraduate and postgraduate study:
Offering a diverse selection of programs across various disciplines.Short courses and CPD:
Providing opportunities for professional development and upskilling.Online learning:
Delivering flexible and accessible learning options.International student support:
Providing dedicated services for international students.Career services:
Offering guidance and support for career planning and job searching.Student support services:
Providing academic, personal, and financial support to students.Library and IT facilities:
Offering access to extensive resources and technology.Accommodation services:
Providing on-campus and off-campus accommodation options.Sports and recreational facilities:
Offering a variety of sports and leisure activities.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Teesside University prides itself on its close-knit and supportive community. Students can expect a vibrant campus life with:
Social events and activities:
Offering opportunities to connect with fellow students and engage in extracurricular activities.Student societies and clubs:
Providing platforms for students to pursue their interests and develop their skills.Campus facilities:
Including a modern library, sports facilities, and a variety of dining options.A welcoming and inclusive environment:
Fostering a sense of belonging and diversity.Key Reasons to Study There:
Affordable excellence:
Offering a high-quality education at a competitive price.Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):
Recognized for its outstanding teaching and student experience.World-leading research:
Conducting impactful research across various fields.Strong industry partnerships:
Providing opportunities for students to gain practical experience and develop valuable connections.Vibrant and supportive community:
Offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students to thrive.Academic Programs:
Teesside University offers a wide range of academic programs across six schools:
School of Arts & Creative Industries
School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies
School of Health & Life Sciences
School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law
Teesside University International Business School
University departments
Other:
Campus Masterplan:
Teesside University has invested £280 million in its campus to enhance the student experience and support the local community.Strong commitment to equality and diversity:
Recognized as a top employer for its commitment to inclusivity.Nationally recognized for its services to business:
Providing impactful partnerships with local and global organizations.Located in a vibrant and affordable region:
Offering a unique blend of urban and rural experiences.Entry Requirements:
Relevant experience or equivalent qualifications may also be considered. Applicants may be asked to present a portfolio of work.
International students:
- Students with a degree awarded outside the UK must meet the University's minimum English language requirements.
- Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check the University's web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements.
- The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet the minimum English language requirement.
Additional Information:
- For general information, please see the overview of entry requirements.
- International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting Your Country.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
The University's minimum English language requirements for postgraduate students are:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
- TOEFL iBT: 90 overall, with no less than 20 in any component.
- PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no less than 56 in any component.
- CAE: 176 overall, with no less than 169 in any component.
- CPE: 176 overall, with no less than 169 in any component.
Additional Notes:
- The entry requirements and language proficiency requirements provided above are for the Visual Communication (with Advanced Practice) MA course at Teesside University.
- The entry requirements and language proficiency requirements for other postgraduate courses at Teesside University may vary.
- It is always best to check the University's website for the most up-to-date information on entry requirements and language proficiency requirements.
