Graphic Design - BA(Hons)

Across all three years of the course, Professional Practice/Work Experience modules allow you to explore and effectively engage with industry and professional outcomes as an emerging practitioner.

Emphasis is placed on experimentation and critical reflection, providing opportunities for you to experience a range of mediums, processes, technologies and concepts. You will explore communication through image-making, typography, print and screen graphics.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Introduction to Words and Images
• Communicating with Words and Images
• Critical Perspectives
• Professional Practice and Work Experience 1

You will consider the professional aspects of graphic design. Option modules provide opportunities for exploring and focusing on particular areas of interest including type and print, moving image, and visual narratives. In Year 2 you can also take part in Erasmus international exchange.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Exploring Graphic Design Process
• Creative Analysis
• Professional Practice and Work Experience 2

Plus one of the following optional modules:

• Developing Practice in Graphic Design
• International Exchange

You will focus on a self-directed programme of study culminating in a final show. You will have the opportunity to undertake live briefs, national and international competition including RSA and ISTD.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Preparation for Extended Study in Graphic Design (or Introduction to Level 3 Graphic Design for Level 3 entry students only)
• Extended Study in Graphic Design
• Independent Research Project
• Professional Practice and Work Experience 3

Please also note this structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery, the same modules will be studied. However, the structure will differ.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Teaching is through projects, lectures, seminars and tutorials.

For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

A variety of assessment methods are used including projects, essays, group presentations and visual presentation. There are no exams. Critical evaluations are written throughout the course. In these students are expected to critique and analyse their own work and also relate it to the broader context and history of graphic design practice. Marks from modules undertaken at levels 2 and 3 can contribute to your final degree.

For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.