Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Stoke-On-Trent
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Stoke-on-trent
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Duration
3 Years
Our Graphic Design degree reflects the diverse nature of contemporary visual communication. It's ideal if you are passionate about creative thinking, problem solving, design and experimenting through digital and traditional based media.
This course has an emphasis on creative visual thinking and craft. You'll become a versatile practitioner, experimenting creatively and generating strong ideas for a wide range of projects. You'll explore both the traditional core disciplines of graphic design and the possibilities of new technology.
We offer an integrated approach to learning and encourage collaboration, experimentation and engagement in a wide range of related visual practices. These include: Typography, Image Making, Information Design, Photography and Art Direction, Experimental Formats, Branding and Packaging, 3D Crafts, Web Design and Moving Image.
You'll have access to individual desk space, tutorial and group designated zones and central iMac/digital facilities. Our workshop facilities include wood, metal, plastics, ceramics, textiles, screen printing, letterpress and experimental print, photography, animation, digital suites/labs and laser-cutting.
Our team of specialist and award-winning lecturers have strong links with industry. Many are successful practitioners in their field. You'll develop a solid understanding of design process, problem solving, ideas generation and visual language via a programme of set projects, lectures, seminars, workshops, critiques and studio practice. You will have the opportunity to enter and work on live briefs.
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About this course
Typical UCAS Offer: 112 points
A levels: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Foundation Diploma Art and Design pass with Merit if taken.
All applicants are individually assessed via interview with portfolio.
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Subjects
- Design
- Image
- Problem Solving
- Teaching
- Approach
- Industry
Course programme
The learning and teaching methods used on the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course are intended to focus upon students achieving the learning outcomes and enable a student to critically reflect upon their learning.
Specifically, the learning and teaching strategies are designed to:
fulfil the aims and outcomes of the course
develop a range of subject related skills
develop transferable skills
promote the ability to be an independent learner.
Teaching Methods
Much of the work produced on the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course will be project based and practice based. This approach reflects typical industry practice and provides an important focus for discussion and debate.
Project work can involve both self and tutor initiated projects.
To support students engage with the different aspects of learning a range of working methods are employed. The particular methods used for an individual module will be those considered most effective in promoting learning and achievement for the module.
Graphic Design BA (Hons)