Graphic Design

Ignite your creativity and make an impact within the field of graphic design. From the moment your design is brought to life, there's no greater joy than seeing it out there in the real world.  The art of combining typography, illustration, and photography to tell a captivating story is a craft that leaves a lasting impression.
Our career-focused course is highly practical, giving you plenty of hands-on experience. You’ll learn graphic design, magazine design, illustration, UI/UX, and typography from experts in each of these specialisms, and use industry-standard software, equipment, and facilities.
You’ll gain the necessary creative and technical expertise, experience, and confidence to launch your career whilst building the problem-solving, teamwork, and time management skills needed to be a successful graphic designer. You will further develop impactful visual communication skills as you refine the art of engaging and captivating audiences through your designs across both print and digital media.
Prepare yourself to be challenged and push boundaries with live briefs from our established network of industry professionals. You'll join a vibrant creative community and be supported by expert tutors to discover, develop, and translate your artistic voice in design.

Module Examples

• Introducing Visual Communication

• Multi-Dimensional Graphic Design

• Collaborative Practice

• The Designer’s Toolkit

• Type and Typography

• Graphic Design Projects

• Advanced Design Projects

• Independent Research Paper

• Graphic Design Showcase

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/graphic-design/

Throughout your course, you will engage in a range of assessment methods, including group projects, portfolio creation, and work placement. You will receive regular advice and guidance through formative feedback, exploring how you approach and contribute knowledge in one-to-one and group tutorials. Summative assessments will take place throughout the year and aim to assess how you apply your knowledge through essays, portfolios, and projects.

Assessments aim to develop your professional confidence, equipping you with the skills you need to excel as an adaptable and reliable graphic designer.