University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Course Overview

l year, you'll have honed your graphic design skills through a combination of foundational knowledge and hands-on experience. In your final year, the focus is on refining and showcasing your expertise. You'll delve into advanced personal projects, incorporating your unique visual style and leveraging the advanced software skills acquired in the second year. Live briefs with renowned design agencies provide real-world exposure, allowing you to apply your skills to high-profile projects. The year emphasizes portfolio development and CV building, ensuring you're well-prepared for the professional design landscape. Exploring contemporary design theories, historical perspectives, and future trends, the course equips you with a well-rounded understanding of the field. The option for a work placement or study abroad experience between the second and final year enhances your practical exposure and adds a valuable dimension to your CV. Whether you choose to embark on international studies or gain industry experience, this opportunity enhances your employability. The course also embraces the digital age, offering the chance to explore technology's potential in crafting websites, building a strong social media presence, and creating a compelling narrative that showcases your design prowess to potential employers. This comprehensive approach ensures that, by the end of the program, you are a skilled and versatile graphic designer ready for the dynamic demands of the industry.

Course Type
UG
Course Nature
Full Time
Course Duration
3 Years
Total Fee
£46500
Intake
September 2024
Language Proficiency

HSE/SSE: 60%
English for HSE/SSE: 70% or IELTS: 6.0

Documents Required
  • 10TH
  • 12TH
  • PASSPORT
  • LOR 1
  • LOR 2
  • MOI
  • CV
  • SOP
University
University of Hertfordshire
University Details

The University of Hertfordshire, founded in 1952, is one of the top public institutions in the United Kingdom. The institution has 32,000 students studying for 550 degrees over two campuses. Over 11,500 foreign students from more than 140 countries study at the university's UK campus. The campuses of the University of Hertfordshire are among the 20 safest in England.

Syllabus

Level 4:

  1. Visual Communication (45 Credits, Compulsory)
  2. Visual Thinking: Histories, Theories and Context (30 Credits, Compulsory)
  3. Graphic Design Essentials Part 1 (45 Credits, Compulsory)

Level 5:

  1. Contextualising Contemporary Practice (30 Credits, Compulsory)
  2. Graphic Designs Essentials Part 2 (30 Credits, Compulsory)
  3. Graphic Design Studio Practice (15 Credits, Compulsory)
  4. Graphic Design Professional Development (15 Credits, Compulsory)
  5. Live Briefs: Graphic Design (30 Credits, Compulsory)
  6. Professional Work Experience 15: Design (15 Credits, Optional)
  7. Professional Work Experience 30: Design (30 Credits, Optional)

Level 6:

  1. Year Abroad (0 Credits, Compulsory)
  2. Degree Essay (30 Credits, Compulsory)
  3. Graphic Design Advanced Practice Part 1 (30 Credits, Compulsory)
  4. Graphic Design Advanced Practice Part 2 (30 Credits, Compulsory)
  5. Final Major Project: Graphic Design (30 Credits, Compulsory)
  6. Sandwich Year (Creative Arts) (0 Credits, Optional)

Study Abroad/Work Placement:

  • Opportunity for a study year abroad or work placement.
  • Enhance CV with international experience or industry exposure.
  • Partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide.
  • No tuition fee to the partner university or the home university during the study abroad year.
  • Decision to be made in the second year.
  • Erasmus+ funding available until May 2023; Turing Scheme for subsequent years.

Work Placement:

  • Actively encouraged, with a dedicated 'professional practice' module during Level 5.
  • Preparation for internships and placements.
  • Course tutors have high-profile industry links.
  • Placements within prominent businesses, as well as in London and the local region.
  • Placement options during taught modules, non-taught weeks, or as part of the Sandwich Year option.

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