Course Overview

Graphic Design is made up of many different creative processes and inhabits a multitude of contexts. In the design of graphics for different commercial and artistic platforms, the world of the graphic designer occupies both physical and digital arenas. Graphic Design is at the forefront of innovative and dynamic communication tools of the future. Our course offers continuing students or graduates from creative art and design subjects with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge, creative skills, and employment prospects. Our course aims to enable you to: Critically appraise the importance of social, ethical, technological, and cultural dimensions of graphic design as applied to your personal practice and that of others. Evidence advanced knowledge and understanding of graphic design and its current and emerging global applications such as, but not limited to, signage, branding, packaging, online communication, user experience, motion graphics. Systematically plan, negotiate and implement topical research to substantiate a coherent body of advanced graphic design practice. Contribute to the principles and processes of graphic design in supporting innovation within commercial or creative industries.

General Eligibility

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

• An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification.

• Alternative qualifications and/or significant experience may be accepted, subject to approval.

• International students with qualifications in 'creative' or 'practice' subjects should submit a digital portfolio (pdf) of work with their application.

• All suitably qualified applicants are normally invited in for an informal chat with a portfolio or considered for admittance under alternative arrangements.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable