Full Time FdA Graphic Design
Foundation degree
In Middlesbrough
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Middlesbrough
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Duration
2 Years
This programme enables future graphic designers to respond to the challenges of a dynamic and rapidly changing profession. It emphasises industrial relevance through live projects, specialist speakers and advisors from industry, and includes work based learning as a central focus. Creativity and skills are the key ingredients.
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Course programme
UCAS codes
CLEVE C71
W210
Duration
2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
Location
Green Lane, Middlesbrough
General overview
This programme enables future graphic designers to respond to the challenges of a dynamic and rapidly changing profession. It emphasises industrial relevance through live projects, specialist speakers and advisors from industry, and includes work based learning as a central focus. Creativity and skills are the key ingredients.
The first year provides an introduction to fundamental concepts and skills required by graphic designers. Modules include Typography, Ideas Generation and Visualisation, Digital Graphics for Print, Design Process and Professional Practice. Awareness of visual culture and study skills are introduced in Introductory Contextual Studies the module. The year concludes with Working to a Commercial Brief, which includes a client led major project.
Second year modules explore graphic design in greater depth. Work becomes increasingly demanding as you become ready for work or progression to honours level.
Practical modules include Visual Identity and Branding, Editorial Design and Multimedia. Contextual Studies explores theoretical issues in graphic design and you can select an area of interest for a research project. The programme concludes with the Work Based Learning module, which includes live briefs set by design agencies or clients.
Why study this subject at CCAD?
Our programme is enhanced by opportunities for work experience, visiting speakers from industry and visits to exhibitions and studios. In addition to live briefs set by local agencies and clients, you also have the opportunity to enter national competitions such as the D&AD Student Awards and to exhibit your work to a national audience. Each year many students see their work produced commercially.
Our working studio environment is well resourced with industry standard software and hardware.
In addition to live briefs set by local agencies and clients, you also have the opportunity to enter national competitions including the D&AD Student Awards and to exhibit your work to a national audience. Each year many students see their work produced commercially. Our working studio environment is well resourced with industry standard software and hardware.
What new skills will I aquire?
The programme has a practical emphasis and includes; hand generated, digital, commercial, experimental, print and screen based activities. You will learn how to present yourself and your work to clients confidently and professionally. Of central importance is the ability to communicate your ideas, verbally as well as visually.
Success stories
We have produced several award winning students, including one D&AD Yellow Pencil and several shortlisted. Other successes include YCN and UK Skills Challenge as well as featured work in Computer Arts and Digital Arts, both magazines with international circulation.
However, our major success can be measured in the high number of graduates who are now working in the Graphics industries.
What can I do next?
You can progress to a one year top-up in BA (Hons) Graphic Design or directly into the workplace. Opportunities exist in design agencies, in-house design departments, advertising, the press, broadcasting and new media. Freelance work is also an option and several of our graduates now have their own business.
Full Time FdA Graphic Design