BA (Hons) Graphic Design

This course is designed for students who want to develop their skills in graphic design and creativity. You will learn about the fundamental principles of graphic design, including composition, typography, color theory, and layout. You will also explore the use of digital technologies in graphic design, such as software and apps, and learn how to create effective visual communications. The course will give you a solid foundation in graphic design, preparing you for a career in this exciting field.

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This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in graphic design, advertising, or related fields. It is also suitable for those who want to develop their skills in visual communication and creativity. The course is taught by experienced professionals with industry experience, ensuring that you receive the latest knowledge and trends in graphic design.

Discover Your Creative Potential at Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University has a strong reputation for providing high-quality courses in creative industries. The university's location in the heart of England provides easy access to major cities and cultural institutions, offering a wealth of opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and build their networks. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, including digital design software and printing equipment, will give you the tools you need to excel in your studies.

BA (Hons) Graphic Design is for visually creative people looking to build a rewarding career in graphic design. If you enjoy uncovering and solving, challenging visual communication problems using aesthetic language, are culturally aware, and have a passion for experimentation across a variety of creative media, this course is for you. We start you off in the broad spectrum of graphic design and illustration. In your first year, sampling all areas of graphic and illustration practice, using your own studio space as your creative base. Our design studio has a stunning range of equipment for you to realize your ideas. We dont restrict you to using computer software, even though we have everything from the Adobe Creative Suite programs to plotter cutters and photo studios. You can craft beautiful design solutions using our silkscreen, letterpress, and litho equipment, as well as our laser cutting and 3D printing technology. We make sure you get as hands-on with our equipment as possible. And our staff are always around to help you get set up. Our course gives you many opportunities to explore the diverse world of graphic design. Whichever graphic specialism interests you, be it editorial design, branding, and identity, or campaigns, we give you many opportunities to write your own brief and start realizing your ideas. Youll also work with professional graphic designers and illustrators who will critique your work and help you improve your designs. Workshops, lectures, and seminars with other students in the art and design department help you prepare you for life in an agency or studio environment where you will need good presentation and ideas generation skills as you meet and impress clients. Our competition and live briefs come from a range of sources, and in the past, have included the D&AD, RSA, and YCN international student competitions along with industry heavyweights such as Faber Publishers and Saatchi advertising agency. To build your experience, we support work placements for the right students with companies that we have long relationships with. Students have worked for publishers, packagers, agencies, and magazines as varied as Wallpaper, Rankin, Quarto Books, and Macmillan Books.

A typical offer will require a UCAS Tariff score between 80 - 104 points. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.