Graphic and Media Design

Develop your graphic and visual design skills as you work with a diverse range of experimental processes across multiple technologies. You’ll graduate with the skills, understanding and experience needed to help shape the future of the design industry.

Why choose this course at London College of Communication

• Established: One of the first graphic design courses in the world, you’ll join a tradition of graphic designers who have led in the field.

• Flexible/personalised study path: You’ll study core skills and take options – currently these include identity design, data visualisation, coding, and type design.

• Industry engagement: The course invites industry partners, including our graduates, to lead live briefs and workshops, portfolio and Q&A sessions.

• Employability: Graduates stand out as highly sought-after professionals due to their creativity innovation and technical skills.

What to expect

• Core Skills: The first year covers the foundations of design, visual communication, graphic media and technologies.

• New and emerging technologies: As you progress through the course, you’ll develop new specialisms in new and emerging technologies.

• Theories and ideas of graphic design and visual cultures: We’ll introduce you to these and how to use them in your practical work.

• Briefs and Projects: You’ll learn to work individually and in teams, responding to a variety of briefs from a professional context.

• Feedback: This is an integral part of your educational journey, ensuring your progress is constantly nurtured.

• Self-development: We'll support you to develop your practice, position, profile, and portfolio.

Industry experience and opportunities

You have the opportunity to work on live projects as well as take placements through our extensive network. Previous and current partners include: The Design Museum, British Film Institute (BFI), Interbrand, Dorling Kindersley, Pentagram, Apple and International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD).

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Professional Studies or the UAL Diploma in Creative Computing between Years 2 and 3 to enhance your learning experience and employability skills.

About London College of Communication

At LCC, you’ll learn how to bring together technology, creativity and storytelling, while building the skills, confidence and networks you need for your future career. We’ll support you to develop a future‑proof mindset, so you’re ready to succeed in the industries you’re heading into.

Here, you’ll explore what matters to you, developing work that reflects your interests, values and ambitions.

As part of University of the Arts London — ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design — you’ll join one of the world’s leading creative universities and unlock the opportunities that come with it (QS World University Rankings by Subject).