Level one modules

You strengthen your graphic design skills and techniques, and establish good working practice. Key themes and objectives are to • explore a range of media areas • develop your critical skills • develop your idea generation skills • understand the design process • learn how to solve problems creatively • collaboration.

You also explore • drawing • printmaking • typography • photography • digital media • moving imagery • 3D skills.

Level two modules

You explore areas within graphic design including • advertising • motion graphics • illustration • packaging • interactive design • typography.

You work on various projects including competition and live industry briefs with emphasis on professional methods and standards. This level also prepares you for an increasingly independent approach to working and developing your portfolio.

Level three modules

You develop your design work and skills towards your personal interests and aspirations. This involves you working on self-directed projects, which you have developed with the tutors, as well as live projects and international competitions. You are asked to innovate, take creative risks and challenge social and cultural conventions. You also network with design practitioners, take industry placements, exhibit work and prepare your portfolio for employment.

The course emphasises the generation of new and memorable ideas, led by informed and independent design thinking. This becomes the basis of your creative process. Other study topics can include printmaking, photography, new media, animation and workshop skills.