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Graphic Design (with integrated foundation year) BA (Hons)

University of Cumbria

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Carlisle - Brampton Road

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Have alternative qualifications or don't quite meet our entry criteria? No problem.If you’re looking for a graphic design foundation course that will develop your skills and confidence in a supportive, dynamic environment, look no further.Your introductory year will give you the technical expertise and knowledge to progress to our highly respected undergraduate degree in graphic design.


Course Overview

To break into the competitive but rewarding graphic design industry, you’ll need an exciting portfolio, excellent subject knowledge, the skills to use the latest professional equipment and technology – and your own unique flair in creatively solving communication problems.So, if you’re looking for a graphic design foundation course that enables you to learn graphic design from industry experts and develop the skills and confidence needed to kick-start your graphic design career, look no further. Your introductory year will give you the technical expertise and knowledge to progress to our highly respected BA (Hons) Graphic Design course.Following your foundation year, our hands-on course is designed to take you to your creative limits and graduate with the confidence, experience and skills that are so sought after by employers in this highly selective but exciting industry.


On this course you will...

- Develop an appreciation of the key theories and contexts that influence graphic design today.- Develop a portfolio of graphic design work that demonstrates your understanding, visual skills and critical judgement.- Work on industry-led briefs enabling you to develop autonomy, creativity and professionalism.- Develop a range of industry-standard skills: idea generation, design development, typography, layout, 3D graphics, motion graphics, digital artwork, presentation skills, etc.- Undertake group projects which simulate the workflow of a professional studio.


What you will learn

You will work closely with illustrators exploring the fundamental principles of visual communication and many of the core principles and considerations are shared between the two disciplines,As well as visual communication skills, you will also develop the personal management, interpersonal and team working skills that will help you to deal with the challenges of the exciting, fast-changing industry that you’re a part of during and after life as a student. From Semester 2 onwards your learning will become ever more specialised and industry-focused. This enables you to develop specialist skills and understanding in such diverse areas as typography, editorial and book design, branding and identity, packaging, motion graphics, exhibition design, etc.


Year One

- Making Images- Making Objects- Visual Enquiry- Environment- Portfolio and Progression


Year Two

- Introducing Visual Communication- Cultural Contexts- Multi-Dimensional Graphic Design- Collaborative Practice


Year Three

- The Designer's Toolkit- Type & Typography- Graphic Design Projects- The Critical Designer


Year Four

- Advanced Design Projects- Independent Research Paper- Graphic Design Showcase

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 13,575per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University of Cumbria

  • University League Table

    122nd

  • Campus address

    University of Cumbria, Registered Office, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH, England

The advantages of a large university combined with hands-on learning in small groups, so tutors get to know students as individuals.
Teaching is led by practice, industry and research-informed academics with real-world experience, strong industry links and involvement in the latest research.
Locations in and close to a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Lake District National Park) – Cumbria's campuses are near countryside, city and coast.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    60th out of 84 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    124 52%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    3rd

    70
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.74 75%

    76th

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