BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Ravensbourne University London
Key Information
Campus location
Greenwich Peninsula, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Designed to unlock your potential.
Students of our award-winning Graphic Design degree will develop a critical eye for design and knowledge of different design approaches and creative problem-solving techniques. You will develop both the vision and the resilience to succeed in the creative industries.
Why study this Graphic Design degree?
- Award-winning and internationally recognised
- Taught by staff who are current design professionals
- Innovative, forward-thinking and industry-focused
- Excellent employability rates and highly successful alumni
- Great career prospects with graphic designers in high demand
This degree in Graphic Design allows you to work cross-media and explore the subject from a number of critical perspectives, challenging the different roles graphic designers can take. We value individualism and encourage concept-driven work, showing a clear understanding of design problems as well as the production of visual languages.
During this BA Hons Graphic Design degree in London, UK, you will explore novel ways of design thinking, including format, context, materials and medium. You will sharpen your creative skills and reimagine methods of communication through numerous visual platforms and environments, such as typography, editorial design, data visualisation and much more.
With access to cutting-edge facilities, you’ll work with industry practitioners to explore creative design thinking across a range of briefs. In dedicated studio spaces, you will study a blend of practice and theory-based learning strategies, including lectures, workshops, tutorials and live projects. Senior lecturers and visiting professionals will offer invaluable industry insight, as well as support your future career choices.
Is it time you unlocked your creative potential?
"The programme balances preparation for entry into the commercial world of design very well with a more critical and academic approach to the discipline. I see universities like Ravensbourne as helping people develop into tomorrow’s leaders and innovators."
Darren Raven, External examiner
Ideal Students
Digital creatives who wish to reimagine methods of visual communication through numerous platforms and environments.
Curriculum
Key study topics
- Type and typography
- Editorial design
- Ideas and concepts
- Design innovation
- Information design and data visualisation
- Service design and creative coding
- Graphic design for promotion
- Live briefs
Year 1
Students will build fundamental skills in contemporary graphic design tools, typography, information design, creative coding and design for promotion.
We encourage students to start thinking about their contextual studies research throughout this year.
Year 2
Students will gain advanced skills in the graphic design process, developing experimental approaches and techniques.
We set briefs that encourage students to collaborate with others and which help them to further their contextual understanding of the industry and graphic design.
Year 3
Students will bring together their work in an industry-ready portfolio and will be encouraged to enter external competitions and festivals.
They will also undertake a self-directed major graphic design project for an exhibition at the degree show.
We ask them to show their contextual studies research and thinking in a long-form dissertation.
Admissions
Career Opportunities
You will graduate with strong conceptual skills and technical expertise. Graduates work in areas such as typography, editorial design, packaging, information design, wayfinding, exhibition design, UX/UI, art direction and design strategy.