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BA Graphic Design & Communication

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Institution
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Graphic Design & Communication
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
W210
Typical offer
IB 24

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 96-120 A level: Minimum three A levels. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: MMM-DDM IB: 24 points. No specific subjects required.

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice. In the final year, students work with industry mentors on live briefs focusing on real-world design challenges. There are opportunities to enter international design competitions including D&AD, ISTD, RSA, Creative Conscience and YCN, and the course concludes with a final research submission exploring ideas in both written and practical forms.

Modules

  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design & Communication
  • Graphic Design Digital Contexts
  • Research Basics
  • Interdisciplinary Understanding
  • Design Systems
  • 21st Century Challenges
  • Real-World Contexts
  • Research Proposal
  • Specialist Practice
  • Positioning in Practice
  • Contribution