General
Program Description
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Students will have the option to choose from 3 individual degree streams: Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography. Each course is designed for students to explore and develop skills to meet the needs of the Creative Industries in their chosen specialism. Students will gain practical skills and the associated knowledge and expertise to succeed in the sector.
Career Opportunities
- Graphic Design graduates will be able to work in positions within design studios, advertising agencies, branding companies, TV, film and freelance enterprises.
- Illustration graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to develop a career in a variety of visual communication fields including book publishing, editorial and advertising, web animation and printmaking.
- Photography graduates will have opportunities to work as design consultants, studio managers, photography agents and many other roles across the field of photography.
Course Modules:
Year 1
- Study Skills for Creative Practitioners
- Art Practitioners in Historical and Contemporary Context
- Visual studies
- Practical Contemporary Art Practice
- Professional Issues for Contemporary Art Practitioners
Year 2
- Creative Influences
- Visual Communication
- Exploring Contemporary Art Practice
- Professional Development for Arts Practitioners
- Major Project for Arts Practitioners
Year 3 Graphic Design
- Practical Contemporary Practice in Graphic Design
- Creative Enterprise in Graphic Design
- Industry Investigation
- Professional Practice in Graphic Design
- Negotiated Final Major Project
Year 3 Illustration
- Practical Contemporary Practice in Illustration
- Creative Enterprise in Illustration
- Industry Investigation
- Professional Practice in Illustration
- Negotiated Final Major Project
Year 3 Photography
- Practical Contemporary Practice in Photography
- Creative Enterprise in Photography
- Industry Investigation
- Professional Practice in Photography
- Negotiated Final Major Project
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