Part Time FdA Graphic Design

Foundation degree

In Sudbury

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Sudbury

  • Duration

    3 Years

This is a highly specialised vocational course, which focuses on the real world demands of the graphic design industry. An important element of the course is work-based learning, giving students an underpinning knowledge of professional practice from which to develop the required skills for an increasing technologically demanding yet creative environment. The course has built up an impressive.

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Location

Start date

Sudbury (Suffolk)
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18-20 Cornard Road, CO10 2XA

Start date

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Course programme



FdA Graphic Design

Course Summary
This is a highly specialised vocational course, which focuses on the real world demands of the graphic design industry. An important element of the course is work-based learning, giving students an underpinning knowledge of professional practice from which to develop the required skills for an increasing technologically demanding yet creative environment.

The course has built up an impressive track record for work-based learning and has an extensive network of contacts. Live commercial briefs and work placements (six weeks) ensure that the training provided equips students with the relevant professional skills and employability.

Course Structure

First year modules include:
Digital Studies, Visual Communication, Personal Development, History of Contemporary Graphic Design, Work-based Learning, and Introduction to Typography.

Second year modules include:
Applied Ideas, Work-based Learning, Research Skills and Problem-Solving, Typography Practice, and a negotiated project.

Work Placements
Suitable work placements for full-time students are provided for up to six weeks in negotiation with the student. Part-time students will normally be in appropriate employment in the design sector.

Assessment
Assessment will be through a variety of portfolios, design analysis, presentations, written exercises and assignments.

After the Course
This course will prepare students for their chosen career within graphic design. Students can also progress toBA (Hons) Graphic Communication (Progression Year)| at the Bury St Edmunds Centre or the final year of BA (Hons) Graphic Design |at the Ipswich Campus.

Key facts

UCAS code:
W210 FdA/GD

Typical offer:
2010 entry: 160 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)

2011 entry: 200 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)

Applicants will be expected to attend an interview and show a portfolio as part of the application process

Applications are welcome from all who can benefit from and successfully complete the course.

For mature students and those with non-traditional qualifications and work experience, please see the information for mature students|.

Duration of course:
Two years full-time or three years part-time

Campus code:
Bury St Edmunds Centre (campus code B)

Part Time FdA Graphic Design

Price on request