📖Program Curriculum
Year 1
Core Modules
Credits
Critical and Historical Thinking
20.00
This interdisciplinary theory-based module introduces you to the skills and perspectives needed to research analyse speak and write about images objects and designed spaces. It familiarises you with historical and contemporary topics and issues alongside the development of skills in research critical analysis and communication and interpretiv...
Design Processes
20.00
This is a practical hands-on module comprising of workshop-based activities and projects based on the design cycle to manifest ideas utilising the following: Sketch book skills hand drawn and digital typography collaging and mastering a range of drawing techniques.
Design workshops
20.00
This is a practical hands-on module comprising workshop-based activities and projects within the following areas: software/Adobe skills printmaking photography prototyping materials bookbinding and drawing.
Projects
20.00
This module supports you to explore critically reflect and understand how the various applications of type and image can be employed for the purpose of communicating messaging and meanings to an intended audience. This module has been designed to provide orientation in initiating and executing a project via a brief.
Conceptual Thinking
20.00
This module provides the basis for establishing key methods of working which are fundamental to a conceptual and creative course. Its key purpose is to change the way you think in your approach to solving problems and idea generation through a series of diverse activities and projects to broaden your perceptions experience and reference points.
Opportunity Modules
You must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 4 Opportunity modules.
Year 2
Core Modules
Credits
Design Research and Theory
20.00
Drawing on the knowledge understanding and skills acquired at Level-4 this module offers a more focused and critical approach to issues and concerns surrounding visual and material culture and contemporary art & design practice.
Professional Studies for Graphic Design and Illustration
20.00
This module aims to support your employability by encouraging you to consider and evaluate your graphic design and illustration practice within a professional context and to develop an understanding of the key considerations required to develop and support practice.
Applied Graphic Design Studies 1: Editorial
20.00
This module requires you to explore and expand your subject knowledge of editorial design both intellectually and practically. You’ll have the opportunity to utilise either or both digital and print contexts through the creative act of generating ideas content development visualising using type image layout composition and sequencing.
Applied Graphic Design Studies 2: Branding
20.00
The module helps you to identify and/or solve a problem/s compare and test a variety of ideas and explore and experiment with intellectual and creative content to effectively apply creative and professional outcomes within the context of a branded experience.
Industry Brief
20.00
This industry focused module helps you better understand the creative standards needed to work in a contemporary design and communications industry and encourage a wider appreciation and understanding of the creative sector and its social and ethical responsibility.
Opportunity Modules
In addition you must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 5 Opportunity modules.
Year 3
Core Modules
Credits
Creative and Professional Development
20.00
This puts focus on knowledge and skills to support professional practice in the visual arts design and the creative industries. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen field of practice which will support the critical appraisal process and inform the social and professional context for your work.
Professional Practice
20.00
This module will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the roles relationships and responsibilities that can play a major part in progressing and sustaining your professional practice. Extending your work in relation to career aspirations you’ll develop visual verbal and written presentation skills to support communication with employe...
Personal Projects and Commissions
20.00
This module encourages you to respond to a relevant work-based learning opportunities including industry briefs competition entries or a personally initiated live project by negotiation with your tutor.
Dissertation
20.00
The Level 6 Contextual and Historical Studies Dissertation is a distinguishing feature of a BA (Hons) studio-based discipline. The dissertation is a response to your emerging subject specific interests and a chance to showcase your academic and communication skills in your chosen format.
Final Major Project
40.00
