Graphic Design BA (Hons) degree course

Program Overview

Students explore design processes, develop their skills in typography, web design, and media specializations. Through studio-based learning, assessments, and industry partnerships, graduates are prepared for careers in various fields including graphic design, digital media, and communications.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Design Process
• Graphic Design: Histories and Ideas
• Introduction to Type Media
• Introduction to Web Design
• Year 2:
• Design Practice 1
• Design Practice 2
• Graphic Design: Media Specialisms 1
• Graphic Design: Media Specialisms 2
• Professional Studies in Design
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Year 3:
• Graphic Design: Final Project
• Working in the Creative Industries
• Research Project

Assessment:

• Ongoing assessment through one-to-one feedback, group crits, and class design presentations.

Teaching:

• Studio-based learning
• Lectures
• One-to-one feedback
• Group crits
• Class design presentations

Careers:

• Graphic designer
• Digital graphics
• Online media
• Communications and marketing
• Publishing
• Advertising

Other:

• Students will have access to industry-standard facilities, including Mac and PC suites, wide-format printers and scanners, a digital art gallery, a life drawing studio, a specialist printmaking workshop, and 3D workshops.
• Students will have the opportunity to work on live briefs and commercial projects.
• Students will have the opportunity to enter design competitions.
• Students will have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester.

UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year):

£9,250

International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year):

£15,900

We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter