Graphic Design (BA Hons - Single)

Overview

Graphic Design is the most wide-ranging of creative disciplines and this innovative course gives you the skills to succeed in your future career.
The role of the contemporary graphic designer is not solely concerned with imagery, visual communication or applying technology. There is a need for the graphic designer to be the initiator, identifying, authoring and responding to wider social issues. This course develops these skills in you, allowing an early focus on your creative voice.
The teaching team includes professional print, web, animation & graphic design specialists alongside illustrators and artists. The Faculty is bustling with creativity and energy with students using both state-of-the-art digital & high-end traditional workshops to develop their practice. The course is taught in the heart of London’s creative district with future employers and commissioning agencies on your doorstop.

Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Media and Design

www.londonmet.ac.uk/jcamd/

Course contents

Three levels, each of 120 credits.

Through the course, you will move from graphic experimentation into tailored professional interests, culminating in your final individual body of work.

Level 1 topics include:

• Graphic Experimentation
• Drawing as Visual Research
• Software
• Cultural Studies

Level 2 topics include:

• Design Projects
• Print
• Motion
• Illustration
• Photography
• Animation
• Cultural Studies & Professional Practice

Level 3 topics include:

• Major Project
• Professional Practice
• Placement
• Dissertation/ Report

Assessment

You are assessed via design projects, essays, individual practice and a final portfolio project including dissertation.

Professional accreditation / exemption

The course has a number of award winning students in leading Design competitions such as Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and the Design Museum.

Collaborative and international links

BA Graphic Design has excellent partnerships with leading design groups who directly contribute to the degree course and provide regular guest lectures, live projects and support, giving students valuable insights into the world of graphic design.

Careers

The employment success of our graduates is excellent, starting successful careers as graphic designers, taking on leading roles within the creative industries and continuing onto postgraduate degrees in the UK and abroad.

Student profiles

‘London Met has a stronger emphasis on developing ideas and concepts. ... Additionally the London Met course has us working on multiple creative briefs simultaneously, which also posed new challenges relating to managing our time.

Being a part of the international community at London Met has also been a positive experience.((Now that I’m almost finished with my studies here in London, I look back and remember a fun year of social gatherings and parties with my fellow students….If I should give any advice to future students then it would be to simply maintain a positive attitude and have fun while it lasts.’ Kim Andre Boe, 2010

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS

Sept part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

280 UCAS POINTS including at least 2 A Levels in applied art and design subjects or BTEC National Diploma or BTEC Foundation Diploma, or new Diploma including A level specialist subjects in applied art and design.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4200
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

or for further academic questions, contact: