FdA Graphic Design
Foundation degree
In London
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Years
FdA Graphic Design at Camberwell College of Arts explores contemporary approaches to branding, advertising and graphic design through a range of media and processes.The course has been developed in collaboration with design industry practitioners to reflect current working practices.Open DaysBook your placeStudent workStudent video workPietro Martini - FdA Graphic DesignFdA Graphic Design News1 of 67 DAYS LATER: Looking back at undergraduate Design’s show build2 of 67 DAYS LATER: Undergraduate Summer Show Private View3 of 67 DAYS LATER: Undergraduate Summer Show Installation4 of 6JUST MAKE IT: Kyulx’s Wall Mural at CamberwellView all
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Subjects
- Evaluation
- Access
- Presentation
- Approach
- Design
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Industry
- Communication Training
- Media
Course programme
Course detail Content: what students can expect
- To explore key practical and conceptual strategies involved in the creation of communication across different media
- To explore strategies for the implementation of brand identity and the development of communication in relation to advertising and marketing
- To look at the impact of advanced technologies on working methods
- To examine communication and management strategies necessary for successful team working, students will start to identify their own specialist interests
- Sustained periods of work-based learning that allow students to engage directly with design industry representatives and make valuable contacts
- To develop written, verbal and visual communication skills, which will prepare them for their chosen industry
- A combination of industry set and personally devised work projects that allows for further examination of ideas and concepts
- Units that relate specifically to work-based learning through live projects, work placements and collaborative research
- To have access to Camberwell's shared workshops. View the Camberwell facilities section
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StructureYear 1
- Unit 1: Introduction to FdA Graphic Design and FdA Illustration
- Unit 2: Defining the subject - Process, methodology and diagnostic study
- Unit 3: Work based learning 1 - Making contact with the industry
- Unit 4: Defining the subject - Sustained specialist exploration
- Unit 5: Evaluation and individual programme of study planning
- Unit 6: Work based learning 2
- Unit 7: Reflection, planning and presentation
- Unit 8: Individual programme of study
At the end of the year, students are given detailed guidance about how to appropriately approach employers. Students holding a Foundation degree (FdA) may also be considered for the third year bridging unit, which enables them to apply to the final year of the Camberwell BA Graphic Design course.
Work experience and opportunitiesFdA Graphic Design students get to work with Camberwell’s partners from the industry, gaining insight into the key issues of contemporary graphic design practice. Previous collaborators have included Bibliothèque, Kin, Moving Brands and UsTwo.
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
Learning and teaching methods
- Group and individual tutorials
- Group critiques
- Individual programmes of study
- Introductions and Inductions to university, college and course resources
- Key ideas lecture programme
- Learning skills in practical and technical workshops
- Lectures and visiting speaker talks
- Staff and student led seminars and discussions
- Use of resource venues and institutions
- Work based learning
Assessment methods
- Development file
- Essays
- Peer assessment
- Portfolio of work
- Practical work
- Presentations
- Self-assessment
- Student logs
- Tutorial records
- Written assignments
Facilities
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Digital Media
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Printmaking
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3D Workshops
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Staff
- Angela Hogg - Course Leader
- Peter Chadwick - Popular
- Matthew Hawkins - Senior Lecturer
- Jake Hopwood and Alex Hough - work-form
- Julie Kim
- Billy Kiosoglou - Brighten the Corners
FdA Graphic Design