EMPLOYABILITY
QUOTES FROM CURRENT DGC STUDENTS:
THE FDA HAS A VERY CONTEMPORARY STANCE, & BY YEAR 02 HAS MADE ME FEEL LIKE I AM ALREADY A GRAPHIC DESIGNER AS WELL AS A GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENT. THIS MIGHT BE BECAUSE OF THE REGULAR INVOLVEMENT OF EXTERNAL PARTNERS, LINKS WITH EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF THE COURSE & TUTORS WHO HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE OF DESIGN PRACTICE OUTSIDE OF ACADEMIA. CHARLIE
QUOTES FROM CURRENT DGC STUDENTS:
THE FDA HAS A VERY CONTEMPORARY STANCE, & BY YEAR 02 HAS MADE ME FEEL LIKE I AM ALREADY A GRAPHIC DESIGNER AS WELL AS A GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENT. THIS MIGHT BE BECAUSE OF THE REGULAR INVOLVEMENT OF EXTERNAL PARTNERS, LINKS WITH EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF THE COURSE & TUTORS WHO HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE OF DESIGN PRACTICE OUTSIDE OF ACADEMIA. CHARLIE
QUOTES FROM CURRENT DGC STUDENTS:
THE FDA HAS A VERY CONTEMPORARY STANCE, & BY YEAR 02 HAS MADE ME FEEL LIKE I AM ALREADY A GRAPHIC DESIGNER AS WELL AS A GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENT. THIS MIGHT BE BECAUSE OF THE REGULAR INVOLVEMENT OF EXTERNAL PARTNERS, LINKS WITH EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF THE COURSE & TUTORS WHO HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE OF DESIGN PRACTICE OUTSIDE OF ACADEMIA. CHARLIE
QUOTES FROM GRADUATES OF THE DGC COURSE:
I’VE FOUND THE TECHNIQUES & SKILLS LEARNT ON THE FDA DGC A HUGE ADVANTAGE IN MY CAREER SINCE GRADUATING. THROUGH THE MENTORSHIP SCHEME & THE VARIOUS INTERNSHIPS I UNDERTOOK WHILST ON THE COURSE I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO CREATE SEVERAL LINKS WHICH LED TO JOB OFFERS ON GRADUATION. NIC: CURRENTLY WORKING AT NICK BELL DESIGN
QUOTES FROM GRADUATES OF THE DGC COURSE:
I’VE FOUND THE TECHNIQUES & SKILLS LEARNT ON THE FDA DGC A HUGE ADVANTAGE IN MY CAREER SINCE GRADUATING. THROUGH THE MENTORSHIP SCHEME & THE VARIOUS INTERNSHIPS I UNDERTOOK WHILST ON THE COURSE I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO CREATE SEVERAL LINKS WHICH LED TO JOB OFFERS ON GRADUATION. NIC: CURRENTLY WORKING AT NICK BELL DESIGN
QUOTES FROM GRADUATES OF THE DGC COURSE:
I’VE FOUND THE TECHNIQUES & SKILLS LEARNT ON THE FDA DGC A HUGE ADVANTAGE IN MY CAREER SINCE GRADUATING. THROUGH THE MENTORSHIP SCHEME & THE VARIOUS INTERNSHIPS I UNDERTOOK WHILST ON THE COURSE I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO CREATE SEVERAL LINKS WHICH LED TO JOB OFFERS ON GRADUATION. NIC: CURRENTLY WORKING AT NICK BELL DESIGN
PRACTICALITY
ANALYSIS: THE SPACES We spent a fair amount of time taking notes and collecting information about the people in the spaces we visited. What we discovered was that most people charge around a gallery taking seconds to look at each picture, mostly in complete silence. Some people dont even go into the main spaces, they just head to the shop and leave, a safety tactic perhaps?
EXPERIMENTATION: TYPOGRAPHY Early on we decided a monospaced typeface would be most appropriate, due to its connotations with old computer print outs and archives in general. From a giant list of potential candidates, it was reduced to T-Star Mono. However some of the letters were a bit weird, so were redone. One thing we wanted to do was create strong visuals out of typography only, it was to act as a secondary brand to the ICA not as a replacement, so it had to be quite simple. Our logo would be a wordmark only.
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EXPERIMENTATION: WEBSITE The website was heavily influenced by the visuals we had been showing each other. One which stuck out was that of the old Mac OS. With its bitmapped shades rather than gradients or colours. Then we also came across websites doing a similar thing. So a basic version was drawn up, where elements could be dragged around the screen. It was pretty basic, but it was enough to excite the guys. So we took it futher, embracing the drag and drop as one of the main visual features. We tried out a variety of controls and ideas, such as an infinite website that changed content depending on you scrolling up or down. We also tried it with all of the content on the page at once, although this was pretty chaotic.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE: TYPOGRAPHY Although I didnt take part in altering the typefaces as such, I did observe Toby working and now feel I have the confidence to do it myself. Previously the complex interface has put me off getting my teeth sunk in.
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FLEXIBILITY
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PROGRESSION ROUTES
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PROGRESSION ROUTES
EMPLOYMENT
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PROGRESSION ROUTES
EMPLOYMENT
BA HONS DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TOP* AT LCC
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PROGRESSION ROUTES
EMPLOYMENT
BA HONS DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TOP* AT LCC
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
*REQUIRES MERIT GRADE (C-) IN ALL YEAR 02 FDA COURSE UNITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPLICATION FOR PROGRESSION TO LCC COURSES
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PROGRESSION ROUTES
EMPLOYMENT
BA HONS DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TOP* AT LCC
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
BA HONS GRAPHIC & MEDIA DESIGN 3RD YEAR* AT LCC
*REQUIRES MERIT GRADE (C-) IN ALL YEAR 02 FDA COURSE UNITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPLICATION FOR PROGRESSION TO LCC COURSES
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PROGRESSION ROUTES
EMPLOYMENT
BA HONS DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TOP* AT LCC
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
BA HONS GRAPHIC & MEDIA DESIGN 3RD YEAR* AT LCC
DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (YEAR IN INDUSTRY)*
*REQUIRES MERIT GRADE (C-) IN ALL YEAR 02 FDA COURSE UNITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPLICATION FOR PROGRESSION TO LCC COURSES
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PROGRESSION ROUTES
EMPLOYMENT
BA HONS DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TOP* AT LCC
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
BA HONS GRAPHIC & MEDIA DESIGN 3RD YEAR* AT LCC
DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (YEAR IN INDUSTRY)*
*REQUIRES MERIT GRADE (C-) IN ALL YEAR 02 FDA COURSE UNITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPLICATION FOR PROGRESSION TO LCC COURSES
BA HONS GRAPHIC & MEDIA DESIGN 3RD YEAR AT LCC
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PROGRESSION ROUTES
EMPLOYMENT
BA HONS DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TOP* AT LCC
FDA DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
BA HONS GRAPHIC & MEDIA DESIGN 3RD YEAR* AT LCC
DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (YEAR IN INDUSTRY)*
BA HONS 3RD YEAR AT OTHER INSTITUTION (UCAS)
*REQUIRES MERIT GRADE (C-) IN ALL YEAR 02 FDA COURSE UNITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPLICATION FOR PROGRESSION TO LCC COURSES
BA HONS GRAPHIC & MEDIA DESIGN 3RD YEAR AT LCC
KEY INFO
NSS OVERALL SATISFACTION: 88%
NSS OVERALL SATISFACTION: 88 FDA DGC: 45 ACHIEVING DISTINCTION/MERIT+
NSS OVERALL SATISFACTION: 88 FDA DGC: 45 ACHIEVING DISTINCTION/MERIT+ ST BA DGC: 68 ACHIEVING 1 /2.1
NSS OVERALL SATISFACTION: 88 FDA DGC: 45 ACHIEVING DISTINCTION/MERIT+ ST BA DGC: 68 ACHIEVING 1 /2.1 HIGHEST EMPLOYMENT RATE OF ALL UAL GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES
AVERAGE OF 3 – 2 DAYS CONTACT PER WEEK
AVERAGE OF 3 – 2 DAYS CONTACT PER WEEK 90 HOME/EU PLACES ON FDA
AVERAGE OF 3 – 2 DAYS CONTACT PER WEEK 90 HOME/EU PLACES ON FDA 45 HOME/EU PLACES ON BA TOP UP
AVERAGE OF 3 – 2 DAYS CONTACT PER WEEK 90 HOME/EU PLACES ON FDA 45 HOME/EU PLACES ON BA TOP UP FDA APPLICANTS NEED EITHER:
AVERAGE OF 3 – 2 DAYS CONTACT PER WEEK 90 HOME/EU PLACES ON FDA 45 HOME/EU PLACES ON BA TOP UP FDA APPLICANTS NEED EITHER: 1 A-LEVEL + 3 GCSES (A-C)
AVERAGE OF 3 – 2 DAYS CONTACT PER WEEK 90 HOME/EU PLACES ON FDA 45 HOME/EU PLACES ON BA TOP UP FDA APPLICANTS NEED EITHER: 1 A-LEVEL + 3 GCSES (A-C) BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
AVERAGE OF 3 – 2 DAYS CONTACT PER WEEK 90 HOME/EU PLACES ON FDA 45 HOME/EU PLACES ON BA TOP UP FDA APPLICANTS NEED EITHER: 1 A-LEVEL + 3 GCSES (A-C) BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
AVERAGE OF 3 – 2 DAYS CONTACT PER WEEK 90 HOME/EU PLACES ON FDA 45 HOME/EU PLACES ON BA TOP UP FDA APPLICANTS NEED EITHER: 1 A-LEVEL + 3 GCSES (A-C) BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOUNDATION DIPLOMA ACCESS AWARD OR EQUIVALENT
AVERAGE OF 3 – 2 DAYS CONTACT PER WEEK 90 HOME/EU PLACES ON FDA 45 HOME/EU PLACES ON BA TOP UP FDA APPLICANTS NEED EITHER: 1 A-LEVEL + 3 GCSES (A-C) BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOUNDATION DIPLOMA ACCESS AWARD OR EQUIVALENT APPLICANTS TO BA TOP UP NEED A FDA/HND
2 YEARS INSTEAD OF 3 (FDA)
2 YEARS INSTEAD OF 3 (FDA) INDUSTRY FOCUS ON ALL THE COURSE PROJECTS
2 YEARS INSTEAD OF 3 (FDA) INDUSTRY FOCUS ON ALL THE COURSE PROJECTS 10 DAYS WORK PLACEMENT (FDA)
2 YEARS INSTEAD OF 3 (FDA) INDUSTRY FOCUS ON ALL THE COURSE PROJECTS 10 DAYS WORK PLACEMENT (FDA) MORE DIRECT SKILLS TEACHING
2 YEARS INSTEAD OF 3 (FDA) INDUSTRY FOCUS ON ALL THE COURSE PROJECTS 10 DAYS WORK PLACEMENT (FDA) MORE DIRECT SKILLS TEACHING 10 WEEKS OF INTERNSHIPS (BA DGC TOP UP)
2 YEARS INSTEAD OF 3 (FDA) INDUSTRY FOCUS ON ALL THE COURSE PROJECTS 10 DAYS WORK PLACEMENT (FDA) MORE DIRECT SKILLS TEACHING 10 WEEKS OF INTERNSHIPS (BA DGC TOP UP) PRACTICAL APPROACH TO THEORY
2 YEARS INSTEAD OF 3 (FDA) INDUSTRY FOCUS ON ALL THE COURSE PROJECTS 10 DAYS WORK PLACEMENT (FDA) MORE DIRECT SKILLS TEACHING 10 WEEKS OF INTERNSHIPS (BA DGC TOP UP) PRACTICAL APPROACH TO THEORY NO ONE WORD BRIEFS
EMPLOYABILITY
EMPLOYABILITY PRACTICALITY
EMPLOYABILITY PRACTICALITY FLEXIBILITY
FDA DGC UCAS CODE W217 - UAL U65
FDA DGC UCAS CODE W217 - UAL U65 BA DGC TOP UP UCAS CODE W292 - UAL U65
FDA DGC UCAS CODE W217 - UAL U65 BA DGC TOP UP UCAS CODE W292 - UAL U65 COURSE DIRECTOR: DARREN RAVEN D.RAVEN@LCC.ARTS.AC.UK
FDA DGC UCAS CODE W217 - UAL U65 BA DGC TOP UP UCAS CODE W292 - UAL U65 COURSE DIRECTOR: DARREN RAVEN D.RAVEN@LCC.ARTS.AC.UK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @LCC_DGC
FDA DGC UCAS CODE W217 - UAL U65 BA DGC TOP UP UCAS CODE W292 - UAL U65 COURSE DIRECTOR: DARREN RAVEN D.RAVEN@LCC.ARTS.AC.UK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @LCC_DGC SEE MORE WORK AT: WWW.LCCDGC.CO.UK
FDA DGC UCAS CODE W217 - UAL U65 BA DGC TOP UP UCAS CODE W292 - UAL U65 COURSE DIRECTOR: DARREN RAVEN D.RAVEN@LCC.ARTS.AC.UK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @LCC_DGC SEE MORE WORK AT: WWW.LCCDGC.CO.UK HTTP://iSSUU.COM/DARRENRAVEN
FDA DGC UCAS CODE W217 - UAL U65 BA DGC TOP UP UCAS CODE W292 - UAL U65 COURSE DIRECTOR: DARREN RAVEN D.RAVEN@LCC.ARTS.AC.UK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @LCC_DGC SEE MORE WORK AT: WWW.LCCDGC.CO.UK HTTP://iSSUU.COM/DARRENRAVEN