Course Content
Year One
Core principles of design and communication are introduced within
- graphic design,
- photography and film,
- printmaking, and
- illustration.
Through practical briefs, you will unpick communication processes including
- persuasion,
- narrative,
- documentary, and
- reportage,
where your own interests will inform the content of your work.
You may have the opportunity to collaborate with other students across disciplines at the University.
You may also work with businesses and communities in the city and exhibit your work.
Year Two
You will develop your
- creative practice and
- apply your skills to real life-projects (whether self-directed, client-based, or competitions).
During the year you will start to investigate the professional world related to your emerging practice.
This specialism could be in any number of applications or subject areas, as directed by your own interests.
You will develop an impressive portfolio of work to help secure vital work experience.
Year Three
In the last year you consolidate the focus of your creative practice.
You will develop your professional and entrepreneurial skills through engagement with
- visiting professionals,
- external events, and
- exhibitions.
Work culminates in the realisation of a graduate folio which reflects your individual philosophy and career aspirations as a creative thinker and visual communicator.
