Programme summary for BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Illustration
About the programme
The programme is 'Discourse and Practice' based. It delivers teaching of skills as integrated with theory, seminars and visual assignments that have written reports and presentations, included within the studio environment. Students develop creative thinking, research methodologies and technical skills during level one of the programme,. At level 2 students experience working in groups on live and simulated projects to enhance their professional understanding. In level 3, the final year, the student identifies and proposes a body of visual independent work, with the support of their programme tutors. Throughout the programme, there is a keen focus on publishing and presenting the students work to the external world through online new media and self publishing, exhibitions.
Programme structure
The programme can be studied full-time or part-time mode.
Career opportunities
Graduates can gain student membership of the Chartered Society of Designers, participation in D & AD competitions and workshops, a placement and/or exchange and 'live' projects and working with professional designers, provides a breadth of experience. This is likely to give entry to a graphics career as an assistant or freelance designer, as an editor in a 'facilities house' or production company, an art editor or magazine designer, a corporate designer, art director, or advertising creative.
Support
The University provides a comprehensive range of support services for students which includes: residential/student finance advice/careers advice/study skills development/IT/learning resources. The programme provides strong personal tutor guidance and professional advice related to the practice. Visiting artists, designers and other professional practitioners regularly visit the programme and study trips to working environments are an important component.
Admission
Students are selected on their suitability for the programme by a portfolio interview. Applicants would normally have completed an Art and Design Foundation, GAD, or an appropriate BTEC, GNVQ or Access programme of at least one year's duration prior to joining the programme.
We also welcome applicants from mature students who do not have formal qualifications but may have relevant experience. Students applying to this programme will be expected to demonstrate a specific interest in this area of study and should have a commitment to engaging with the subject.
You must be able to understand and express yourself in both written and spoken English and evidence is required e.g. For level 1 entry a TOEFL score of 550 or an IELTS score of 6.0 (no skill level below 5)
Key facts
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