| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Graphic Design BA program at Budapest Metropolitan University is a six-semester program taught in English. It is designed for students interested in various fields of graphics, are creative, have good visual sense and drawing skills, are familiar with the basic computer graphics software and are interested in typography. The program focuses on developing students' manual and computer skills, learning traditional procedures as well as the latest in graphic technology. Students will also design illustrations, covers, artistic posters, logos, pictograms and image identity.
Program Outline
Structure of the program
- The first year is about developing manual and computer skills, learning traditional procedures as well as the latest in graphic technology. You will also design illustrations, covers, artistic posters, logos, pictograms and image identity.
- The second year will be about book and magazine design, typography tools, joint use of fonts and images. We will also focus on packaging design, branding, corporate identity and sustainability, bio-design and eco-consciousness in graphic design.
- In the third year you will focus on complex and integrated projects, interactive graphics appearing on the latest platforms of the digital age, responsive web design, mobile applications, UI and UX design, myBRAND portfolio and diploma work implementation.
Recommended Curriculum:
- 2022/23 Academic Year
Specialization
Graphic Design:
Choose this specialization to acquire hands-on knowledge on the greatest scale both on the traditional platforms of graphic design and in the area of the new media. You will be able to find your own voice on every graphic design platform through life-like tasks, which you will be able to exploit in your design and creative work. We will prepare you to be able to communicate visually in the language of graphic design in your career.
In this specialization you can learn typography, logo, pictogram design, branding, packaging design, illustration design, book design, poster design, bookbinding, web design, infographics, infodesign, reproduction graphics, linocut, woodcut, engraving, lithography, screen printing and risography.
Packaging Design:
Choose this specialization if you feel it is important to dress the brands lined up on store shelves with practical and functional design objects, creative product images, unique and special packaging. Our specialization emphasizes the knowledge of innovative technologies, biomaterials, the possibility of recycling and re-use in the field of packaging culture, which is one of the most complex and most demanding areas of visual communication.
This specialization includes packaging culture, paper and packaging industry skills, printing technology, visual concept development, campaign, logo, emblem, pictogram, brand image identity, branding, infographics, illustration techniques, typography, mock-ups, model making, 3D visual design, 3D graphics with spatial illustration, pop-up book design, board game design and creation, bookbinding techniques.
Career opportunities
- Freelance artist as graphic designer, packaging designer, illustrator
- Art director, graphic designer in graphic studios, creative agencies
- Illustrator, image editor or DTP editor in online and print media
- Web designer, UI, UX designer
Budapest Metropolitan University
Overview:
Budapest Metropolitan University (METU) is a private university located in Budapest, Hungary. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including business, communication, tourism, and art. METU is known for its international focus and its commitment to providing students with a high-quality education.
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Academic Programs:
METU offers a variety of academic programs, including:
Business:
Programs in areas like business administration, marketing, finance, and international business.Communication:
Programs in areas like journalism, public relations, advertising, and media studies.Tourism:
Programs in areas like tourism management, hospitality management, and event management.Art:
Programs in areas like graphic design, fashion design, and visual arts.Other:
METU is known for its international focus and its commitment to providing students with a high-quality education. The university has a strong network of international partners and offers a variety of exchange programs. METU also has a strong focus on research and innovation.
- Completed secondary school studies
- GPA: above 60% - annually and in the final exam
- Intermediate command of English (equivalent to IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ level, but no certificate required)
- Portfolio of previous works
- CV and motivation letter
