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BA Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) with Foundation Year

University of West London

Institution
University of West London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
W210
Typical offer
A-level BC

Entry requirements

72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Design and Creative Practice, and Ethics and Professional Practice. The programme includes a foundation year focused on academic practices and research before progression to the three-year degree. Students complete an independent major project in the final year, alongside portfolio development and professional practice modules.

Modules

  • Contextual Studies in Media and Design
  • Creative Sectors
  • Personalised Learning
  • Creative Research in Media and Design
  • Study Skills for Success
  • Major Project (Foundation Year)
  • Visual Languages
  • Digital Foundations
  • Typography
  • Design Contexts
  • Ideas and Process
  • Word and Image
  • Design Contexts and Critical Research
  • Narrative Structures and Motion
  • Designing for Innovation and Interaction
  • Developing Design Practice
  • Major Project
  • Experimental Communications
  • Presenting and Portfolio
  • Professional Design Practice and Positioning