Graphic Design BA(Hons) Undergraduate - Courses - University of Central Lancashire

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Course Title:

Graphic Design

Graphic Design at UCLan has developed a very strong reputation over the years for developing highly creative employable students. Many of our graduates now work for top national and international design studios, whilst others have established their own creative enterprises. We are also well known for our success in national and international student competitions.

Key Facts

Award Type:

BA(Hons)

Ancillary:

Level:

Undergraduate

Study mode:

Full Time

Delivery Method:

Standard

Course Length:

Full time:
3 years

No.of modules:

UCAS Code:

W210 BA/GD

School:

School of Art, Design and Performance

Campus:

Preston,

Partner Colleges:

Year of Entry:

2012

Start Month:

September

Entry Requirements

240 – 300 points plus interview with portfolio of Art & Design work. Students from overseas must possess equivalent qualifications.

Course Content

This programme of study is focussed on generating creative ideas for a range of challenging briefs. In the first two years, students are taught how to develop their visual language skills in problem solving, through creative thinking and exploring the use of type and image. First year Graphic Design students work alongside the Digital Graphics students in learning about idea generation. This also helps engender a strong creative and competitive dynamic as students develop and learn together. Students will generate ideas for a wide range of graphic design applications covering both digital and print platforms. These include identity, branding, advertising, packaging and editorial. All final year graphic design students exhibit their work in an end of year degree show, which is open to the public in June each year.

Course at a Glance

Year 1

Graphics Introduction
Creative Thinking
Historical Contextual Studies
Plus one elective module

Year 2

Visual Communication
Ideas in Context
Contemporary Contextual Studies
Plus one elective module

Year 3

Honours Project
External Project
Personal Project
Contextual Studies
Design Futures

Assessment:

Each brief is critiqued at a given deadline and verbal feedback targets weaknesses and strengths. Advice will be given if more work is required in order to pass. All work is assessed at the end of the modules.

Learning Environment:

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to challenge existing methods of generating ideas and problem solving by setting briefs that stimulate creative thinking and encourage risk taking. Each brief sets out a specific design problem and will be taught through lectures, group seminars, practical demonstrations, one to one tutorials and critiques, followed by guided self-study.

Careers:

We have an excellent employment record with previous graduates working for some of the UK’s top Graphic Design agencies whilst others have established their own creative design companies. Many graduates have successful careers within the wide area of Graphic Design, from advertising agencies to multi-disciplinary design groups.

Additional Information

What do students think about this course?

Mark Arrowsmith said: ‘I found the creative thinking and idea generation that underpins the Graphic Design course really enjoyable and challenging. It opened my eyes and gave me a real insight into what it means and what it takes to be a highly creative designer.’

Kerry Ostermeyer said: ‘I look back on my university days with great fondness where I met a lot of my closest friends, learnt a lot about myself and developed a healthy passion for all things design. I had the best ending to my university life by winning a D&AD Typography commendation, along with Karen Hughes, who now works for The Chase.’

Steve Owen said: ‘Firstly, the way (the university) goes about teaching design is very pragmatic and industry focused, with an emphasis on creative thinking rather than pure design. This is massively attractive to employers as the ability to think, decipher and creatively solve is much more difficult to develop on the job than the ability to make it look nice. Secondly, because the name has always been synonymous with a certain type of student/way of thinking, it helped me cut through thousands of applicants and secure a placement at The Partners.’

What careers can you follow?

Many graduates have successful careers within the wide area of Graphic Design, from advertising agencies to multi-disciplinary design groups.

What work experience can I get?

This course offers an optional 48 week placement in the industry. Using the optional placement year extends the development of a professional approach and the successes after graduation.

What are our graduates doing now?

Graphic Design at UCLAN has developed a very strong reputation over the years for developing highly creative employable students. Many of our graduates now work for top national and international design studios, whilst others have established their own creative enterprises. We are also well known for our success in national and international student competitions. Lots of our former students can be found here www.thedisciplesofdesign.co.uk/preston-profiles

Want to more about this course and subject?

The Graphic Design BA(Hons) degree course at UCLan, Preston is one of the most established and successful courses of its kind in the country. In its 35 year plus history, it has consistently stood for excellence in design and is recognised for its relevance to industry and employability. Its belief in the power and importance of ideas has meant that those students who graduate from the course remain consistently employable.

Today the course offers placement opportunities to many of its students many of whom spend a year working in top agencies across London and the North West.

The success of the course is also evident through its collection of awards. In the last ten years alone it has collected over 80 awards both national and international, including D&AD (Design & Art Direction), Roses Awards, RSA (Royal Society of the Arts) and the Chartered Society of Designers student of the year.

The development of The Disciples of Design (www.thedisciplesofdesign.co.uk ) by staff and alumni has allowed us to reinforce our ethos by creating an online community of students and designers, many of whom are ex-students.

Want to know more about studying at UCLan?

Find out more about the Advantage that studying at UCLan can give you in your future career.

The Graphic Design BA(Hons) degree course at UCLan, Preston is one of the most established and successful courses of its kind in the country. In its 35 year plus history, it has consistently stood for excellence in Design and is recognised for its relevance to industry and employability. Its belief in the power and importance of ideas has meant that those students who graduate from the course remain consistently employable.

Today the course offers placement opportunities to many of its students many of whom spend a year working in top agencies across London and the North West.

The development of The Disciples of Design (www.thedisciplesofdesign.co.uk) by staff and alumni has allowed us to reinforce our ethos by creating an online community of students and designers, many of whom are ex-students.

“I found the creative thinking and idea generation that underpins the Graphics course at Preston really enjoyable and challenging. It opened my eyes and gave me a real insight into what it means and what it takes to be a highly creative designer.”
Mark Arrowsmith, Graduate BA(Hons) Graphic Design 2011

We invite you to explore an exciting showcase of creative work by our students.

Student showcase:

Garden tools design and promotion by kate Hilton

It's a verb it's a noun promotion by Rebekah Grace

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this course, our comprehensive How to Apply pages will guide you through the process. Here at UCLan, our aim is to encourage you to develop your potential and we offer a flexible approach to admissions, which reflects our commitment to all those who would benefit from our courses.

UCAS Code: W210 BA/GD
Short form of course: BA/GD
Institution code name: CLANC
Institution code: C30
Campus Site: U

University of Central Lancashire
Preston PR1 2HE, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Fees and Finance

The standard fee for this course will be: £9,000 per year

For further information including the availability of bursaries/scholarships or student financial support please view our Fees and Finance pages.

Accommodation

There is a wide range of high quality student accommodation to students, close to the UCLan Preston campus.

Study Support

UCLan offers a comprehensive range of support services to our students, ranging from study support through WISER, the student information centre, the ‘i’, and the UCLan Students’ Union, and support for international students. In addition, there are local support services within certain academic schools.

In addition, Flying Start is a great free service on offer to new students before they begin their studies to help prepare them for student life at UCLan.

Students with Disabilities/Learning Difficulties

The University is concerned to provide an educational experience of the highest quality for students with disabilities/learning difficulties. We strongly recommend you contact us before applying to find out if we can offer you the support you need. We are always pleased to hear from those enquiring about or applying to the University. Tel: 01772 892593 (telephone/text phone) for advice.

International Applications

We welcome applications from international students for full-time study and the application procedure previously described should be used. Forms and literature on studying in the United Kingdom are available from the British Council offices or British Embassies throughout the world. You can also find lots of information about living and studying in the UK on the British Council's website www.educationuk.org

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About Preston

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Contact Details

Course Enquiries
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1772 892400
Email: cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk

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