BA (Hons) Graphic Design

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of graphic design, including typography, color theory, layout, and branding. Students will learn how to create visually appealing and effective designs using a variety of software and techniques. The course will also cover the principles of design, such as composition, balance, and contrast, and how to apply them in real-world projects. In addition, students will explore the role of graphic design in communication and culture, and learn how to create designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and culturally relevant.

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Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including digital printing equipment, large format printers, and design software. They will also benefit from the expertise of our experienced teaching staff, who have extensive experience in the graphic design industry. The course is designed to provide a solid foundation for students wishing to pursue a career in graphic design or related fields.

Discover the creative potential of graphic design at Worcester!

The University of Worcester has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education in the creative arts, including graphic design. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced teaching staff ensure that students receive the best possible training to prepare them for their future careers. The course is also designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a rapidly changing industry.

Our broad-ranging Graphic Design course puts theory into practice, with live briefs for genuine clients from design and advertising consultancies, publishing organizations, local industries, sustainable design clients, and national brands. The program will give you exposure to commercial and professional situations as your academic knowledge and practical abilities grow. Digital designers are the gatekeepers of visual communication. Thanks to the smartphone, the entire internet now fits inside our pockets. In the digital age, there is a greater need than ever for eye-catching graphics and inspirational messages that stands out from the crowd. From a single printed advert to wayfinding graphics, graphics that inform and educate, and to the complex visual language of a major company's brand, you can create compelling stories in visual language. Our course will provide you with the skills needed to create these compelling visual stories, as you pursue a design career.

Graduates of our Graphic Design course have gone on to work in sectors such as:

• Publishing

• Digital design

• Web design

• Media and arts administration

• Self-employment

• Design agencies and studios

• Self-employment and/or freelance design roles.

This course also provides an excellent basis for postgraduate study, to further progress your career as a designer or other digital professional.

Its interdisciplinary nature means that students develop skills that are attractive to employers. In a Destinations Survey carried out by the University of Worcester Careers Service, 94% of Design students had found work or had gone on to further study within six months of graduating.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.