Graphic Communication Design
About this course
**About this Course:**
This course is a professional full-time, or two year part-time course validated by Sheffield Hallam University. This course can be accessed as either a three-year graphic design programme or as a progression route for those students who have completed a Level 5 graphic/creative design-related course, such as a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma.
This course will provide you with an environment for creative experiment and academic understanding. All of our tutors are experienced Graphic Designers from within industry. You will be based in our professional studio spaces which provide a stimulating learning environment allowing you to develop your own creative strengths. We have professional guest speakers from industry together with visits to galleries, exhibitions and residential travel abroad.
It builds on our graduate success rate of our Foundation Degree in Graphic Design and has a high level of success with students gaining employment within the industry. The course will equip you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for success and future employment in the graphic design sector. The staff team has a range of experience from practice within the industry with local, national and international networks.
**Modules Covered:**
**Part one**
- Explore and study an area of interest such as Illustration, Typography, Branding or UX/UI design
- Explore and investigate a research topic that will provide the basis for practical work
- Construct a written project proposal on a research topic within a specialist practice
- Review and evaluate progress, analyse ongoing strengths and weaknesses
- Attend workshops, seminars and lectures by lead by industry professionals
- Students are also encouraged to enter the Design and Art Direction, New Blood Student Awards each year, to enhance their professional practice and further develop a creative, professional quality portfolio of work.
**Part two**
- Research and production of a practical body of work
- Develop an ongoing professional practice by engaging with a range of institutions, local industry and commercial partners
- Graduation Project presentation at the Final Year Show at UCR. This is a celebratory event attended by friends, family, industry partners, local design studios and academic institutions.
**Progression:**
* Graduates have gained work in design consultancies and agencies. With opportunities both in the UK and abroad, for Graphic Designers, Studio Managers, Creative Directors, Freelance Designers and Self Employment.
* There are also opportunities for further study at Level 7 or entry onto a teacher training course.
**Entry Requirements:**
* Successful completion of a Graphic Design- related subject at Level 5 such as a Foundation Degree (pass) or Higher National Diploma (Merit)
* GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent
- Emphasis will be placed on the quality of your portfolio and a satisfactory interview.
If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.
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