Course summary

• Explore and experiment with traditional and future-facing techniques and materials.
• Develop the confidence and skills required to utilise new technologies in the pursuit of innovative and creative solutions.
• Work with practising designers who bring their experience and networks to the course.
• Develop your understanding of user experience (UX) as a key part of design practice.

We prepare you for the continually expanding field of graphic design, through projects which respond to social, technological, economic and political challenges. We equip you with the knowledge and confidence required to create solutions and tell stories that make and communicate positive change in the world. Future careers

This course prepares you for future study and careers in

• graphic design
• user experience design
• designing for environments and three-dimensional spaces
• editorial and digital publishing
• motion graphics and animation
• illustration and printmaking
• branding and identity
• advertising
• design strategy and policymaking

Previous graduates of this course now work for studios and agencies such as Jaywing, GBH and Why Not Associates. They design services and resources at major companies like BT, Coop and G4S, conduct research at the Department for Education and work as teachers, freelance photographers and entrepreneurs.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.