Graphic Design is a generic term given to visual communication in the public domain. Based originally in print media, the practice has moved from being paper and book publication orientated to new digital media platforms. Graphic Design is associated with most aspects of information design and advertising. During the 20th century, the term 'Graphic Designer', has been applied to mean a creative professional who is responsible for producing visual material seen in the public domain. The ability to work, with other designers, creatively and flexibly, across a number of media is increasingly apparent and in demand, by employers, and by those who wish to establish freelance practice.
The programme is 'Discourse and Practice' based.
It delivers teaching of skills as integrated with theory, seminars and visual assignments that have written reports and presentations, included within the studio environment. Students choose to develop their skills during level one of the programme, towards the 'classic' skills of typography and design publication. Protocols and spatial considerations of web-site work and interactive graphic design are developed at level 2. In level 3, the final year, the student identifies and proposes a body of visual independent work, with the support of their programme tutors. This programme actively taps into its London location and the new designers working here and opportunities for 'live' research offered by the capital.
Students are selected on their suitability for the programme by a portfolio interview. Applicants would normally have completed an Art and Design Foundation, GAD, or an appropriate BTEC, GNVQ or Access programme of at least one year's duration prior to joining the programme. Students with other relevant professional or life experience will also be considered. For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk