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BA Graphic Design

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Graphic Design
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W211
Typical offer
A-level BBC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice and Ethics & Professional Practice. Live design competition briefs including D&AD and the Penguin Cover Design Award feature in studio modules. The course culminates in an Independent Creative Project, with work experience placements available through the Creative Industry and Enterprise Lab.

Modules

  • Applied Professional Practice
  • Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
  • Investigating Visual Communication
  • Graphic Design Essentials
  • Graphic Design Studio
  • Creative Debates
  • Creative Interventions
  • Critical Practice and Visual Research
  • Visual Systems and Strategies
  • Defining Your Practice
  • Professional Contexts
  • Digital Lab - Explorations
  • Social Practice Lab – Explorations
  • Materials Lab - Explorations
  • Culture Lab - Image Explorations
  • Creative Industry and Enterprise Lab - Explorations
  • The Design Sprint
  • The Applied Live Studio
  • The Independent Creative Project
  • Digital Lab - Strategies
  • Social Practice Lab - Strategies
  • Materials Lab - Strategies
  • Culture Lab - Curatorial Strategies
  • Creative Industry and Enterprise Lab - Strategies
  • Independent Critical Strategies