This two-year degree course is for people who want to pursue a career in the design industry. Successful students will develop a practical understanding of contemporary and emerging practice in graphic communication through storytelling, interaction and engagement, UX/UI and graphic design.
In year one, an introduction to the invisible language of graphic form, composition, balance, structure, rhythm, and hierarchy provides a foundation to develop skills in interactive design and the art of engaging users through visual output. Understanding brand and identity, narrative, and utilising design as a device for change and activism culminates in a Year 2 individual project to showcase your applied graphic media communication skills.
The final year provides an opportunity to establish your skills and evolve your practice as you build a portfolio of creative work through a final major project. Students will be working with both traditional and digital techniques, utilising Adobe Create Suite for design, illustration and moving image, you will develop output for online and print.
This foundation degree is designed to give you the skills you need to either work in industry or to progress to the BA (Hons) Creative Arts (Graphic Media Communication) top-up.
During this course you will become well equipped in all aspects of:
Year 1:
Introduction to Graphic Media Communication
Design Futures in Context
Interaction and Engagement
Working in the Creative Industries
Year 2:
Identity and strategy
Narrative and storytelling for change
Independent Project
Working in the Creative Industries
Year 3: BA (Hons) Top up
Concepts, Research and Development
Creative Exploration
Professional Practice (Production or Teaching)
Final Major Project (Production or Teaching)
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Phone:01422 399316
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