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BA Graphic Design with Foundation Year

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Graphic Design with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
W210
Typical offer
A-level DDD

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, a four-year undergraduate programme. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students undertake a Negotiated Project in the final year, building on prior knowledge to produce work indicative of their particular specialism. A Professional Contexts module offers live project environments, collaborative briefs with local partners, and design competitions.

Modules

  • Applied Professional Practice
  • Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
  • Creative Studies
  • Creative Technologies
  • History and Theory of Creative Practice
  • Creative Skills: 2D and 3D Making
  • Negotiated Project
  • 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