GRAPHIC DESIGN BA (HONS)
Bachelor's degree
In Hornchurch
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hornchurch
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Duration
Flexible
The BA Hons Graphic Design explores a range of visual communication related disciplines including Typography, Editorial Design, Branding and Corporate Identity, Advertising, Motion Graphics, Animation and Interactive Design. You will also explore design history and the whole course is underpinned by research on a number of levels. The course gradually develops through progressive levels of specialism at years 2 and particularly 3, reflecting the individual students interests and strengths. Work placements are encouraged at level 2 and at level 3 students stage and a London based Graduation exhibition is staged. There are live projects with local and London based agencies and visits from practitioners. In addition there are study visits to London and abroad with locations such as New York.
The Part-Time option gives students the opportunity to study over a longer period of time depending upon their circumstances.
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About this course
64 UCAS points* (MPP Extended Diploma; DDE at A level; Access course);
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above or equivalent Level 2 qualifications;
A presentable portfolio.
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Subjects
- Design
- Branding
- Graphics
- Advertising
- Graphic interface development
- Graphic web design
- Graphic design
- Graphic Markers
- Graphics Designer
- Graphics Studio
Course programme
Students have been chosen for major competitions such as the Dand AD Awards and included in yearbooks such as the Association of Illustrators Images: Best of British Illustration. Past students are employed in many different capacities such as major London based Branding and Publishing Houses, Advertising, Graphics for the Fashion Industry, Graphic Designers for Large Architectural Practices and Motion plus Interactive Design.
Course Assessment Method
Assessment takes two forms. There is formative assessment and feedback during modules and summative assessment at the end. Modules are marked by two independent assessors and then internally and externally verified. Students are encouraged to undertake self and peer assessment and efforts are made to ensure that the whole process is transparent and accessible. Grade profiles to date have been significantly above the national average.
GRAPHIC DESIGN BA (HONS)