This course provides an opportunity to develop the intellectual, creative and technical skills required to be a successful contemporary practitioner in the graphic design industry.
KIS Course Code
GRA-FDA
Location
Pendleton
Link Provider
University of Salford
Mode
Full Time
Outline
Students will be provided with training in the essential skills of visual communication and will have the opportunity to explore a range of forms of visual communication including illustration, print, typography, lens-based media, time based media and computer aided graphic design. Through this integrated approach, students will be provided with a foundation in the skills required for a range of careers in graphic design and related fields.
The course is assessed largely through practical work produced in response to time specific and industry-related briefs. Employer and client engagement will be a key feature of the course; students will develop portfolios in response to client and
agency briefs. At the end of the course students will set up their own professional exhibition.
Practical work is supported with study of art and design history and contemporary professional practice.
Content
Modules include:
• Visual Communication
• Typography
• Personal Professional Development
• Final Major Project
• Exhibition
• Contextual Studies
Assessment
Assessment is continuous throughout the year. There will be a focus on portfolio development and live project briefs, that mirror industry based scenarios and group work.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a level 3 qualification in a relevant subject equivalent to 200 UCAS points (e.g. BTEC Extended Diploma MMP Profile) and level 2 qualifications in English and maths. Mature applicants will be considered on an individual basis. All candidates will be interviewed and expected to bring a portfolio of their work.
Applicants should apply via UCAS.
UCAS codes:
Course code- W210
Institution code- S03 University of Salford, campus code- S (Salford City College)
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