BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design
Bachelor's degree
In London
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design is a well-respected course that builds on the rich heritage of graphic design education at LCC.ABOUT THIS COURSETeaching is innovative and encourages exploration of materials, media, and methodologies related to key subject areas, including social design, branding, information design, typographic media and communication environments. The course addresses a growing need for designers who are original and divergent thinkers who can identify, analyse and solve communication problems. Through our excellent global contacts, you also have the opportunity to take a directed year out in industry anywhere in the world.OPEN DAYSThe next Open Day for this course will be held on:Saturday 18 NovemberSaturday 9 DecemberBook your place now!STUDENT WORK AND PROFILESLCC Student Voices // Stefania LucchesiCOURSE BLOG AND INDUSTRY PROJECTSGraphic and Media Design BlogThe Printing Charity – print designNexus Health Group - brand designCentral Futures − wayfinding at Elephant and CastleNational Grid – visualising complex systemsPaperchase – product developmentVintage Ladybird – reimagining a classic brandRoyal College of General Practitioners – communicating complex informationLATEST NEWSPreviousNextLCC Senior Lecturer Paul McNeil unveils ‘The Visual History of Type’Graphic Design graduate wins World Illustration Award for Apple collaborationDesign School students earn Print Futures AwardsGrayson Perry visits LCC Degree Shows 2017View all news
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTSHOME/EU/INTERNATIONALThe course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry.The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:64 UCAS tariff points gained at GCE Advanced (A) Level or equivalent . (A-level subjects studied may include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or...
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- IT
- Approach
- Design
- Branding
- Materials
- Art design
- Global
- Project
- Industry
- Communication Training
- Media
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This course is subject to revalidation. Revalidation is a process that makes sure students get a high-quality academic experience. During revalidation, there may be some changes and developments to course content. Please contact us if you have any questions about this course.
BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design builds on London College of Communication's heritage and global reputation for graphic design education and is renowned for its experimental and applied approach.
This course acknowledges traditional values and specialist skills, whilst recognising the changing and dynamic nature of graphic design. The programme is innovative and flexible, with a strong employment record. It will give you the opportunity to specialise in future-facing areas of graphic design practice.
What can you expect?You can expect to be encouraged to be innovative and to initiate change; to integrate practice and theory and to work both individually and collaboratively. You’ll possess technical skills but not be slaves to them, be able to make connections between disparate activities, be concept driven and capable of working across media. You’ll understand the complexities of the audience and how to utilise your studies to plan your future direction, whether in work or through continuing studies.
Furthermore, you will explore a variety of materials, media and methodologies and develop skills relevant to a career as a broad-ranging design professional. You will also take part in live, collaborative projects with industry to develop your entrepreneurship and introduce you to our commercial partners. These have previously included Diabetes UK, British Film Institute (BFI), Interbrand, Dorling Kindersley, the Design Museum, International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD), YCN, Illy Coffee, NHS, Moleskin and D&AD.
The course is delivered by experienced practitioners, tutors and other specialists including visiting speakers. The tutors on the course are active practitioners building industry links supporting the Diploma for Professional Studies, where students can undertake work placements for a year anywhere in the world.
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Course DatesAutumn term:Monday 24 September – Friday 7 December 2018
Spring term:Monday 7 January – Friday 15 March 2019
Summer term:Monday 15 April – Friday 21 June 2019
Course units
In common with all courses at University of the Arts London, this course is credit rated. The course is 3 years, levels 4-6. Each year requires you to achieve 120 credit points. To be awarded the BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design qualification, you need to accumulate a total of 360 credits.
Year 1Units summary:
- Introduction to Graphic and Media Design (20 credits)
- Principles (40 credits)
- Exploration (40 credits)
- Contextual and Theoretical Studies 1 (20 credits)
Units summary:
- Stories, Methods and Form (40 credits)
- Collaborative Project (20 credits)
- Language, Audience and Environment (40 credits)
- Contextual and Theoretical Studies 2 (20 credits)
The Diploma in Professional Studies is an optional placement year in industry, between the second and third year of the course. It is a managed year of professional experience largely undertaken in the design profession in a variety of national and international locations.
Successful candidates are selected on a competitive basis: from academic performance and studentship, successful completion of the DPS bridging studies and by portfolio and proposal. Please view the Diploma in Professional Studies Programme Specification (PDF - 164KB) for more details.
Year 3There are two pathways through terms one and two in year three. One involves a shorter thesis plus a Self-Initiated Project (Route B) and the other a longer thesis (Route A).
Units summary:
Route A:
- Industry Practice (20 credits)
- Dissertation (Route A) (40 credits)
- Major Project (60 credits)
Route B:
- Industry Practice (20 credits)
- Self-Initiated Project (20 credits)
- Dissertation (Route B) (20 credits)
- Major Project (60 credits)
The information outlined is an indicative structure of the course. Whilst we will aim to deliver the course as described on this page, there may be situations where it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, for example, because of regulatory requirements or operational efficiencies, before or after enrolment. If this occurs, we will communicate all major changes to all applicants and students who have either applied or enrolled on the course.
Please note that due to staff research agreements or availability, not all of the optional modules listed may be available every year.
In addition, the provision of course options which depend upon the availability of specialist teaching, or on a placement at another institution, cannot be guaranteed. Please check this element of the course with the course team before making a decision to apply.
Webpage updatesWe will update this webpage from time to time with new information as it becomes available. In the meantime, if you have any questions, use our online course enquiry form.
Programme SpecificationBA Graphic and Media Design Programme Specification 2017/18 (PDF - 351KB)
Staff Programme Director
David Sims
Course LeaderCraig Burston
Lead TutorsHamish Muir, Tim Hutchinson, Sarah Temple, Alistair McClymont
Senior LecturersMonica Biagioli, Sian Cook, Paul McNeil
Senior Lecturer, Contextual and Theoretical StudiesAndrew Slatter
Associate LecturerLuca M. Damiani
LecturerJoshua Trees
Final Year CoordinatorMaria da Gandra
BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design