MA Graphic Design

The MA Graphic Design program at Arts University Bournemouth provides a challenging and inspiring environment for students to develop their skills in graphic design. The course is designed to help students push the boundaries of traditional design practices, exploring new technologies and creative approaches. Students will learn how to create innovative designs that are both visually striking and effective in communicating their message. With a focus on practical projects and real-world applications, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of graphic design.

Additional Information

The MA Graphic Design program is open to students with a strong background in design, whether through formal education or self-directed study. The course is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in graphic design or transition into the field from other creative industries. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as the opportunity to work on live projects and collaborate with peers and industry professionals.

Unlock Your Creativity at Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth is a leading institution for creative education, with a long history of producing successful designers and artists. The university's location in Bournemouth provides students with access to a thriving cultural scene, with numerous galleries, museums, and creative industries. Students will benefit from the university's strong industry connections, which provide opportunities for networking and collaboration with professionals in the field.

Students apply to the course predominantly from graphic design courses but are welcomed from a variety of backgrounds (if they can show an aptitude for typography). Students may have studied photography, architecture, illustration, interaction design, three-dimensional design, fine art, or, subjects such as journalism, philosophy, psychology, anthropology, or sociology. Whatever your background, youll be required to reflect on your worldview; the underlying assumptions, and understanding that guides and constrains your practice, and to use this reflection as a starting point from which to further develop. Your practice can take many forms: it can be self-expressive, or socially orientated; print, screen-based or three-dimensional. It can focus on an aspect of a well-defined area of design, such as branding, experimental typography, publishing, and user-centered design, or on something more unconventional defined as part of your study. Graphic designers often work in groups, sometimes comprising members from different disciplines. MA Graphic Design provides many opportunities to work in interdisciplinary ways as it sits alongside the courses of other disciplines. Many of the taught sessions such as the introduction to research methods and processes occur in these interdisciplinary groups. At other times however youll be developing your project with your supervisor and other students on your course. This will require you to develop a theoretical framework, methodology, and research methods that support your research focus.

As part of your application to this course, wed like to see your portfolio. To find out more about what to include in your portfolio, you can download our portfolio guidelines here.